American Bittern

[Chris Calohan]

Which is a bit larger than the Least Bittern

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Nice shot, with the context including reeds of the sort the bittern uses for disguise.

[Chris Calohan]

Nice shot, with the context including reeds of the sort the bittern uses for disguise.

I worked it a bit more to show more of the bird, less of his surroundings, but you are quite correct in how well one of these guys blends in with his surroundings. I had to look twice after I first caught a glimpse of a movement in the water's reeds before realizing there was a bird there. Like most predatory waterfowl, stealth and disguise are it's best allies.

[Tony Jay]

I worked it a bit more to show more of the bird, less of his surroundings, but you are quite correct in how well one of these guys blends in with his surroundings. I had to look twice after I first caught a glimpse of a movement in the water's reeds before realizing there was a bird there. Like most predatory waterfowl, stealth and disguise are it's best allies.

Nice shot!
And yeah, these birds are very stealthy despite their size.

Tony Jay

[DwayneOakes]

The DOF highlights are cool in the BG, nice bird to.

[Chris Calohan]

The 80-400 coupled to the D810 is a sweet piece of glass. I love the bokeh it creates at each f/stop.

[maddogmurph]

This makes me want to sell my 70-200 and get that 80-400.

[Chris Calohan]

This makes me want to sell my 70-200 and get that 80-400.

I've never looked back after selling my 70-200 for the 80-400. I liked the 2.8 the 70-200 offers, but I like the extra 200mm's with the 80-400. Coupled with a 1.4 teleconverter, gives it a sharp 560mm.