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Uploaded: 11/20/15 2:55 PM GMT
Bittern
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A very Secretive bird which I have been trying to capture for many years and today I did....R.

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.susanlynn
11/20/15 3:02 PM GMT
A great action shot of this beautiful bird, Richie. The feather patterns are so pretty, especially on the wings. Congrats for the capture.
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::Jimbobedsel
11/20/15 3:06 PM GMT
Your patience paid off, Biff. Gorgeous shot.
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::photoeye68
11/20/15 3:09 PM GMT
Beautiful action shot of this handsome bird.
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::Ramad
11/20/15 3:50 PM GMT
I just looked up bittern in wikipedia as I had never heard of them. They look so streamlined and probably fly very fast Iguess. Well timed shot Richie.
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::Dunstickin
11/20/15 4:08 PM GMT
Well done and spotted!....

They say...it all comes to those who wait! eh
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::Pistos
11/20/15 5:12 PM GMT
I think I see where the plane designs with the wings far back came from. Good action shot. Glad your patience paid off.
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::jerseygurl
11/20/15 5:31 PM GMT
A magnificent bird Ritchie and an excellent image - thanks for sharing the elusive bittern with us!!!!!!!!!
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::tigger3
11/20/15 5:43 PM GMT
Superb action of this elusive bird, what a beautiful post. ...S.
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::corngrowth
11/20/15 6:21 PM GMT
Patience has been rewarded Richie! Excellent capture!
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.0930_23
11/20/15 7:53 PM GMT
Nothing eludes the Count forever.
Good one.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::trixxie17
11/20/15 8:47 PM GMT
Excellent mid-air capture! Kudos on finally getting him.
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::Constance52347
11/20/15 11:16 PM GMT
Congratulations for capturing this elusive bird. Not only capturing it, but capturing it well!
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::mirto56
11/21/15 5:13 AM GMT
Your persistence paid off...nicely. Congrats on the find and capture, R.
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.snapshooter87
11/21/15 3:15 PM GMT
It's a beauty. What a shot. Markings are gorgeous.
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.icedancer
11/25/15 10:03 AM GMT
Fabulous action shot and I've never seen one of these birds before in person
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