Smitten by a ......

[Rustydon]

…..Bittern.
A large crop of a Juvenile Bittern, playing hard to get in the wind:

600mm; ISO250; f/6.3; 1/1000s in an unsteady hand






Russ

 

[gramps]

Very jealous, didn't see one locally last year but hope to this ... love the 'walking on reeds'

 

[Rustydon]

Ta Roger - wish it was closer, but 'tis the best I could do at this distance in the swaying reeds (even had the x2 extender on, which does reduce image quality)

Ross

 

[cruso]

Always nice to see these guys Russ well done

 

[Rustydon]

Always nice to see these guys Russ well done

- Many thanks, Kev - comments much appreciated

Russ

 

[the black fox]

cool

 

[Rustydon]

Cheers Jeff - I hope to get a closer viewing next time

Russ

 

[steady eddy]

Nice set Russ never been lucky enough to be near enough for a photo.

 

[Rustydon]

Many thanks Edward - this juvenile appears to have taken up residence on a small reserve not too far from my home. Great to see, but quite elusive in behaviour

Russ

 

[steady eddy]

Many thanks Edward - this juvenile appears to have taken up residence on a small reserve not too far from my home. Great to see, but quite elusive in behaviour

Russ

There elusive behaviour gets worse as they mature into adults.

 

[Dale.]

I don't recall ever seeing one. I'm jealous.

 

[Rustydon]

I don't recall ever seeing one. I'm jealous.

Hi Dale, I certainly remember my first ever sighting of a Bittern many years ago - and I’ve been just as excited on every occasion since

Russ

 

[Dale.]

Hi Dale, I certainly remember my first ever sighting of a Bittern many years ago - and I’ve been just as excited on every occasion since

Russ

I bet, and I'm sure I would too.

 

[torchy]

Great find Russ only ever had a 10 second sighting.

 

[Rustydon]

Great find Russ only ever had a 10 second sighting.

- Cheers David - this Juvenile has been around for a couple of weeks now, with occasional sightings - but never fully in the open of course. I live in hope

Russ