Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)

A large brownish Heron with quite a chrismatic reputation for being primarily a secretive skulking bird but capable of being incredibly showy on (rare) occasions particulary in harsh cold weather!.

Bitern flight Priorslee 11 1 10 IMG_3269

Bitern flight Priorslee 11 1 10 IMG_3269



Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1186

Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1186



Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1189

Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1189



Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1203

Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1203



Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1205

Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1205



Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1211

Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1211



Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1258

Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1258



Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1244

Bittern VP 8 2 09 Raw edit IMG_1244



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