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[conropl]

I've been trying to identify the bird, and I believe it is an American Bittern. Here is a full body example I took last winter at Parker River NWR:

Thanks for viewing....Brant

That is a Green Heron.

[Joel Eade]

I was kayaking on Saturday. Great day on the water, but not much in the photo opportunities. Just a few ducks in the distance. Until we saw this odd bird about 50 yards ahead of us walking about 5-10 yards from the side of the marsh. We got closer, but it spooked to behind some bushes. We decided to pull over and wait to see if it would come back out. And then I saw this reed/branch poke up that wasn't a reed or branch....and it was watching us....


small-4560 by kayaker72, on Flickr

I've been trying to identify the bird, and I believe it is an American Bittern. Here is a full body example I took last winter at Parker River NWR:


small-0798 by kayaker72, on Flickr

Thanks for viewing....Brant

I vote for Bittern as well

Love those eyes on the first shot , I would like to see a closer crop on that one just for fun!

[nvitalephotography]

You are correct that is an American Bittern, They stand with their face pointed up like that to try and blend in. the idea is that the strips on their neck look like the grass they normally are in.

[conropl]

You are correct that is an American Bittern, They stand with their face pointed up like that to try and blend in. the idea is that the strips on their neck look like the grass they normally are in.

You are correct... sorry about that. They look very simular. I should have looked them up first.

Picture of Green Heron:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Green_Heron4.jpg

Picture of American Bittern:
http://tgreybirds.com/Pages/AmericanBitternp.html

[nvitalephotography]

You are correct... sorry about that. They look very simular. I should have looked them up first.

Picture of Green Heron:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Green_Heron4.jpg

Picture of American Bittern:
http://tgreybirds.com/Pages/AmericanBitternp.html

Not a problem...it helps that I work with wading birds, so I have a bit of an advantage.

[nvitalephotography]

Visited a wading bird colony today

Spoonbill



Cattle Egret in high breeding plumage


Cattle egret (not in as strong of breeding coloration as above)


wood Stork chicks




Glossy Ibis


Tri Colored heron

[ddt0725]

IMG_1576 by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr


IMG_1024 by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr

[Kayaker72]

Great set Nick. All are great, but I really like the shots of the cattle egrets and the tricolored heron. Did you get a replacement for your 100-400 or did you get your old one to work? Or am I just confused.

Denise, really like #2. Shots like that just make me happy.

Joel, I played around with a tighter crop. The first is the one I like the most, the second shows the eyes better but detail is taking a hit...


small-4560-3 by kayaker72, on Flickr


small-4560-4 by kayaker72, on Flickr

[Joel Eade]

Great set Nick. All are great, but I really like the shots of the cattle egrets and the tricolored heron. Did you get a replacement for your 100-400 or did you get your old one to work? Or am I just confused.

Denise, really like #2. Shots like that just make me happy.

Joel, I played around with a tighter crop. The first is the one I like the most, the second shows the eyes better but detail is taking a hit...


small-4560-3 by kayaker72, on Flickr


small-4560-4 by kayaker72, on Flickr

Yes, I like the first one best .... those eyes are awesome!

[Joel Eade]

This a juvi Tufted Titmouse chirping at the adult to get some attention (and some food)