More Bittern, Botaurus stellaris

[KevinA]

3 more Bittern, Botaurus stellaris shots. The one in the reeds shows how good their camouflage is.

Bittern, Botaurus stellaris

Bittern, Botaurus stellaris

Bittern, Botaurus stellaris

 

[AlanLichty]

I was thinking that they didn't look all that stealthy in flight but the last shot certainly shows how well their camouflage works.

 

[Trent Watts]

I have been trying for years to get a great Bittern shot. These are lovely Kevin.

 

[JimFox]

I sure like how their necks seem to pull back into their bodies. And I like how you captured it on the ground, it's neat seeing that as well.

 

[KevinA]

I was thinking that they didn't look all that stealthy in flight but the last shot certainly shows how well their camouflage works.

Thanks Alan, it's difficult to see them in the reed if they don't move.

I have been trying for years to get a great Bittern shot. These are lovely Kevin.

Thank you Trent. I've also been trying for years and I'm still not happy with the standing shots I've got.

I sure like how their necks seem to pull back into their bodies. And I like how you captured it on the ground, it's neat seeing that as well.

Thanks Jim, I think most of the Heron family fly with their necks tucked in.