American Bittern

(Botaurus lentiginosus)

Description:

My first encounter with this species. Stalking a meal at Merced NWR, south of Merced, in California’s Central Valley USA 2011-12-29.

Date Taken: 2011:12:29 10:07

Location:

Merced NWR
Merced, California
United States
105.00 ft above sea level

Camera Information:

NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/640

File Name: D3X5971-AmericanBittern

© 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging

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