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Least Bittern
J

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)

Landed right in front of us and worked its way through the reeds then flew off. Dad and I were lucky on this one.
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Location
New Mexico
Date taken
5/2012
Scientific name
Ixobrychus exilis
Equipment used
Canon
L
Wow, that is an outstanding piece of camera work to get such sharpness amongst all those blades of vegetation! And the bird, well ... just a stunner! Great eye, colors, and look at those feet! Thanks for a fantastic photo!
 
wallyr8
Stunning image! Fantastic pose. 20 years ago, I could do that too!!

Great photography skills, mate.
 
Stanley Jones
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I have always been ecstatic to get the opportunity to watch these birds. Fantastic picture Josh with great focus, color, lighting, detail, and setting. First-rate!!!
 

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