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Little Bittern


Little Bittern
Photo Information
Copyright: Vinny Blood (Vinster) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 25 W: 0 N: 160] (588)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D Digital Rebel XTi, Canon 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 IS USM, CF Sandisk III 4GB
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herons, Herons, Herons [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-22 11:33
Viewed: 388
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Little Bittern male (Ixobrychus minutus). This small member of the heron family is a secretive bird and spends most of the day hidden in thick reeds and other vegetation. They feed on fish, amphibians and large insects.

This picture was taken at the Ayia Reservoir, near Hania on the island of Crete. Although I couldn't see them all, there were quite a few Little Bitterns present - their strange booming calls were echoing around the water. They are to be found in reedy marshes across southern Europe, in the UK they are a rare Spring migrant.

Kind Regards

Vinny www.vincentblood.com
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-06-22 11:37]

Hi Vinny. I thought you had got fed up with our weather and gone over to Crete. A good colourfull close up of this Little Bittern. Good detai land a nice POV. I can see the water splash it made with its head. well done TFs.
Nick..

Have a good week.

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 65 N: 1991] (8329)
  • [2008-06-22 11:47]

Hello Vinny,

Excellent clarity and sharpness. Superb composition. Colours are wonderful. Surrounding is great. The drops of water are just amazing. An excellent pic!
Cheers,
Mariki

Hello Vinny,
Very nice composition and POV. Perfect sharpness. Well done. TFS. Congratulations.
Best Regards
Gamze:)

Vinny,

Great timing! I've seen a lot of shots of bitterns but I don't recall seeing one in action. Very nicely done! You've captured this one very well - the frozen water works really nicely here. Great details, colors and superb action. TFS.
BTW, did this bird manage to capture something on this try ?

Best Regards,

Martin

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