Fluffy-winged Youngster
This is a September 2014 shot of a juvie American Bittern as it fluffs its feathers, captured at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon 5D Mark III, …
Cute Face
I was visiting the Ridgefield NWR on June 11, 2018, and came across this American Bittern that could have used an attitude adjustment. This is …
American Bittern with Tadpole
I watched this American Bittern catch a tadpole every five minutes or so at the Ridgefield NWR, October 27, 2017. A very resourceful bird! Canon …
“Soon, I’ll be able to fly!”
I haven’t been up to the Ridgefield NWR since some new fledgling American Bitterns have been spotted this year. So here’s a shot of an …
Fly or Swim?
While at the Ridgefield NWR, Feb. 7, 2016, several folks were watching this American Bittern at the far side of the slough which runs next …
A flower among flowers
With its little tufts of crown hair and the coloring on the face and bill, this immature American Bittern blends in with the blossoms in …
“I got one!”
A look back to Sep. 2, 2014 at Ridgefield NWR where an immature American Bittern catches a tadpole/frog with a back light. The young bird …
“You mean I have to catch my own food?”
A look back in my archives uncovered this cute immature American Bittern, taken Sep. 2, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR. 2014 was the year we …
The eye says it all
Here’s a September 26, 2015, close up of an American Bittern, taken at the Ridgefield NWR. 7D Mark II, 1/1000, f8, ISO 800, 1000mm (500 …
Catch Me If You Can!
For the last few weeks I’ve been having fairly good luck catching some flight shots by just standing by my truck parked on the refuge …