Least Bitterns are among the most secretive birds and thus seldom viewed out in the open unobstructed by vegetation. I first photographed one in 2012, but then did not see another for 4 years. While I feel fortunate that I have had some luck finding this species of bird (all at the same location), this image from this particular site, constitutes the only time I have seem the bird completely out in the open rather than partially hidden. This makes it a special image for me.
Least Bittern
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
Location John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity Hunting
- Created Timestamp07/03/2017 07:47:15
- CameraCanon EOS 60D
- Aperture7.1
- CreditRonald Zigler
- CopyrightRonald L. Zigler
- Focal Length600
- Iso500
- Shutter Speed1/500
What a great shot! Thanks for posting it here – a great exemplar of the Least Bittern.
All legs! Great detail!
Extraordinary looking bird, super long legs or just the angle?
Like most members of the Heron family, very long legs.