bittern

[HW]

this is the first time I ever saw one of these let alone get a quick photo. they are very hard to spot as they usually stand straight up in the tall grass with their beaks pointing up to hide from ; prey and they blend in well with the grass

 

[Scottwdw]

With those markings, I can see why it's hard to see them. ; Nice one, Howie!

 

[HW]

thanks Scott

 

[Paul]

Really, that is some nice camouflage. ; Nice shot Howie, I like the reflection.

 

[HW]

thanks Paul

 

[jbwolffiv]

Nice grab! ; Love the reflection!

 

[zackiedawg]

Good shot - nice to add one to the collection of birds captured! ; Despite having such dense populations of all of these types of birds down here, I still only occasionally get a good bittern sighting or shot - mostly the least bittern, and only rarely the american bittern.

 

[HW]

thanks Justin. I really want bald eagles and peregrines and hawks more then anything else but man are they hard to get in flight. and thanks John

 

[PolynesianMedic]

Nice shot Howie! ; They have some great camo

 

[HW]

been going to forsythe for 5 years and first time seeing one. It was behind me and a bud saw it and we snuck up on it.
I have a long list of birds I want to get