Least Bittern by danapommet

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 03, 2010

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Description

Bitterns are a classification of birds in the heron family, Ardeidae, a family of wading birds. About 13 inches (33cm) long with a wing span of 17 inches (43cm). Species named bitterns tend to be the shorter-necked, often more secretive members of this family. Bitterns usually frequent reed beds and similar marshy areas, and feed on amphibians, reptiles, insects, and fish. File photo taken last May. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (23)

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Faemike55

11:51PM | Sun, 03 October 2010

Great capture!

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alessimarco

12:10AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Truly excellent capture!

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ysvry

12:13AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

great foto.

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durleybeachbum

2:19AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Super pic!!

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jayfar

2:57AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Beautiful image Dana.

whaleman

3:20AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Lovely shot! I've never been able to find one but I know they're around.

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Texas3D

4:54AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Wow beautiful birds

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mariogiannecchini

5:15AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Excellent caèture and bird !

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DAVER2112

7:42AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Wonderful capture Dana!! :)

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flavia49

9:50AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

fabulous capture!!

alanwilliams

10:41AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

magical shot of one of my favourite birds.

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dochtersions

12:10PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Fantastic photo, looks great.

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jendellas

12:45PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

You can tell by her head & beak she is part of the Heron family. Lovely capture!!!!

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mgtcs

12:57PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Awwww Dana, this is an adorable bird, so beautiful, marvelous shot my friend!

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MrsRatbag

1:48PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Wonderful shot! Well done!

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jmb007

3:43PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

bel oiseau!!

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sandra46

4:44PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

BEAUTIFUL!

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goodoleboy

6:38PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Great focus in this shot of the bittern, Dana! Has to be some contortionist to hang onto the stem like that. Either that, or it's double jointed. And, birds of this species that have gone through a divorce are known as Bitter Bitterns.

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