Taken at Webster County Park, Webster, New York. Canon 7D MkII/Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS USM
While I had seen a green heron earlier at this pond, I was surprised to hear some rustling reeds near the edge of the pond. Suddenly this medium sized brown bird appeared and flew across the pond, landing near the reeds on the other side. I didn't know what it was at first, thinking it might have been a juvenile green heron, but then it dawned on me that it was an american bittern.
Since it must have known I was there, I was surprised it came out of the reeds, but I was glad since it was the first time I had ever seen one and I was able to photograph it for a solid five minutes before it flew away.
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Taken at Webster County Park, Webster, New York. Canon 7D MkII/Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS USM
While I had seen a green heron earlier at this pond, I was surprised to hear some rustling reeds near the edge of the pond. Suddenly this medium sized brown bird appeared and flew across the pond, landing near the reeds on the other side. I didn't know what it was at first, thinking it might have been a juvenile green heron, but then it dawned on me that it was an american bittern.
Since it must have known I was there, I was surprised it came out of the reeds, but I was glad since it was the first time I had ever seen one and I was able to photograph it for a solid five minutes before it flew away.
To see all images available for sale as open edition fine art prints, please click here to go to my Etsy Store for print purchase options. All sales are done via the Etsy platform. If you are interested in purchasing an image not currently listed in the Etsy store please use the contact option to discuss availability.