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Jul 13 2020

Fluffy-winged Youngster

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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, …

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Jun 13 2018

Cute Face

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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 …

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Nov 4 2017November 4, 2017

American Bittern with Tadpole

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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 …

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Aug 31 2016

“Soon, I’ll be able to fly!”

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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 …

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Feb 12 2016

Fly or Swim?

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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 …

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Dec 31 2015

A flower among flowers

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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 …

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Dec 27 2015

“I got one!”

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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 …

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Dec 26 2015

“You mean I have to catch my own food?”

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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 …

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Oct 12 2015

The eye says it all

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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 …

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Sep 28 2015

Catch Me If You Can!

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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 …

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