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bittern

  1. bittern

    bittern

  2. bittern

    bittern

    been after one of these guys for what seems like ages, very nearly didn't go this morning as i was shattered after a very late night working with my pub band ( guitars my other passion ) sooooooo glad i dragged myself out of bed this morning.....
  3. Bittern swimming.

    Bittern swimming.

    Not a common bird and to catch one swimming was a bonus.
  4. Male Bittern

    Male Bittern

    A Male Bittern, taken at Minsmere RSPB reserve.
  5. Male Bittern

    Male Bittern

    A male Bittern taken at Minsmere, RSPB Reserve.
  6. Little Bittern

    Little Bittern

    A rare visitor to U.K. shores ( one at Titchwell, Norfolk recently) these small herons pass through Lesvos in reasonable numbers from April to mid May. Of course they can be confiding, but in May near Sigri and at the Tiskanias River they can show well, as they fish for tadpoles. In much the...
  7. I Can Hear Clicking.

    I Can Hear Clicking.

    Bittern
  8. Half -Alight.

    Half -Alight.

    Bittern.
  9. Bittern

    Bittern

    Bittern
  10. Master of disguise

    Master of disguise

  11. Bittern landing

    Bittern landing

    This bird gave some excellent flights very close behind the west hide at Minsmere
  12. Bittern

    Bittern

    Bittern
  13. Bittern

    Bittern

    One of a pair that were flying around, but went right over head here. Thinking of my poor back, I switched to my handheld 100-400mm lens, and nabbed this shot.
  14. Bitterns In Flight

    Bitterns In Flight

    These 2 chased around the sky for a good few minutes over the lakes. Great to see. They never actually made contact, unlike similar encounters I've witnessed before.
  15. Bittern

    Bittern

    Bittern
  16. Shy Little Bittern

    Shy Little Bittern

  17. Great Bittern

    Great Bittern

    Photo taken from the Bittern Hide RSPB Minsmere 30.05.2011
  18. Stealthy Little Bittern

    Stealthy Little Bittern

    One of many seen in Lesvos, early May.
  19. Bittern

    Bittern

    Bittern
  20. Bittern

    Bittern

    Seen from Bittern hide RSPB Minsmere, showed for about 15 minutes.
  21. Bittern in grass

    Bittern in grass

    I have seen this bittern on two visits to Reifel. I don't know why they pose this way. I would expect them to be foraging and looking down for foood.Any ideas?
  22. 2 Weeks now.

    2 Weeks now.

    Bittern still not returned 2 weeks now.
  23. Bittern on the Move

    Bittern on the Move

    A Bittern about to land in the reeds at Minsmere. Ron
  24. Dangly Legs.

    Dangly Legs.

    Bittern its sad to say that this bird as not been seen or heard since the day after this shot its a mystery ????
  25. bittern

    bittern

    not that pose i was looking for ,next time maybe ?
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