Bitterns Collection (page 3)

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) adult, standing in wetland, Everglades N. P. Florida, U. S. A
American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) adult, standing in wetland, Everglades N.P. Florida, U.S.A

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, alert, standing still at edge of reedbed, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) adult, standing amongst aquatic vegetation, Candaba Marsh, Luzon Island, Philippines

Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) immature, climbing on reed stems over water, Bulgaria, september

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, in flight, landing in reedbed, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, june

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult male, standing amongst fresh reedbed growth, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) adult female, climbing up reedmace stems, Extremadura, Spain, may

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, in flight over reedbed, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Little Bittern - female in reed nest  
PS-1731 Little Bittern - female in reed nest Ixobrychus minutus paysii Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - hiding in reeds
RES-160 BITTERN - at nest, sky pointing hidden in reeds Botaurus stellaris George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Little Bittern - nest with eggs - Hungary
JW-151 Little Bittern - nest with eggs Hungary Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Little Bittern - male standing on road - necked stretched up - Lesvos
GET-2138 Little Bittern - male standing on road - necked stretched up Lesvos Ixobrychus minutus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Little Bittern - female on reeds - Lesvos
GET-2136 Little Bittern - female on reeds Lesvos Ixobrychus minutus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - in flight - Marazion - Cornwall - UK
DAC-121 Bittern - in flight Marazion - Cornwall - UK Botaurus stellaris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow Bittern In Singapore Chinese Garden, Singapore
DH-4622 Yellow Bittern In Singapore Chinese Garden, Singapore. Ixobrychus sinensis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - Marazion - Cornwall - UK
DAC-122 Bittern Marazion - Cornwall - UK Botaurus stellaris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Little Bittern - male perched in bush - Lesvos
GET-2126 Little Bittern - male perched in bush Lesvos Ixobrychus minutus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - in flight over reed bed - Marazion - Cornwall - UK
DAC-77 Bittern - in flight over reed bed Marazion - Cornwall - UK Botaurus stellaris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow / Chinese Bittern - eggs in nest
DH-720 Yellow / Chinese Bittern - eggs in nest Ixobrychus sinensis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow / Chinese Bittern - in nest
DH-735 Yellow / Chinese Bittern - in nest Ixobrychus sinensis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow / Chinese Bittern - in nest - distant view showing camouflage
DH-719 Yellow / Chinese Bittern - in nest - distant view showing camouflage Ixobrychus sinensis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Yellow / Chinese Bittern - Seychelles
DWG-604 Yellow / Chinese Bittern - Seychelles Ixobrychus sinensis D. W. Greenslade Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Little Bittern
CK-3275 LITTLE BITTERN - ON TWIGS Ixobrychus minutus Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern Calling, in reeds
CK-4145 BITTERN - in reeds, in the water, calling Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - in reeds at nest with chicks
WC-355 Bittern - in reeds at nest with chicks Europe Botaurus stellaris Werner Curth Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bittern ZT 232 Botaurus stellaris © Zdenek Tunka / ARDEA LONDON
ZT-232 BITTERN - sky pointing Botaurus stellaris Zdenek Tunka Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Least Bittern GET 331 Anahuac National wildlife refuge, Texas USA. Ixobrychus exilis © Geoff Trinder / ARDEA
GET-331 Least BITTERN - in water Anahuac National wildlife refuge, NWR. Texas. USA. Ixobrychus exilis Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pinnated Bittern - in dense vegetation - Nariva Swamp - Trinidad
GET-1674 Pinnated Bittern - in dense vegetation Nariva Swamp - Trinidad Botaurus pinnatus pinnatus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Bittern - Keoladeo Ghana National Park - Bharatpur - Rajasthan - India BI018179
COS-2831 Black Bittern Keoladeo Ghana National Park - Bharatpur - Rajasthan - India Dupetor flavicollis Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bittern - in flight, Texel, Holland
USH-3412 Bittern - in flight Texel, Holland Botaurus stellaris Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - flying over breeding territory, Texel, Holland
USH-3410 Bittern - flying over breeding territory Texel, Holland Botaurus stellaris Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - Outside reed beds searching for prey
USH-767 BITTERN - outside reed beds, searching for prey Botaurus sterllaris Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - close-up, in reeds
RES-159 BITTERN - close-up, Sky pointing in reeds Europe Botaurus stellaris George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

American Bittern
JZ-2175 American Bittern USA Botaurus lentiginosus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - In reedbed neck raised - South Yorkshire - England
GET-1435 Bittern - In reedbed neck raised South Yorkshire - England Botaurus stellaris Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bittern - Flying off from reed edge - December - Norfolk UK
CK-4321 Bittern - Flying off from reed edge December - Norfolk UK Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - Standing with neck up on reed edge - December- Norfolk UK
CK-4320 Bittern - Standing with neck up on reed edge December- Norfolk UK Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bittern - Close up head -Norfolk UK
CK-4317 Bittern - Close up head Norfolk UK Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - Walking along water edge with reeds and bramble background. Norfolk UK
CK-4316 Bittern - Walking along water edge with reeds and bramble background. Norfolk UK Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bittern -Stalking along water edge in reeds - Feb - Norfolk UK
CK-4315 Bittern -Stalking along water edge in reeds Feb - Norfolk UK Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bittern - Landing in reed bed - showing large feet-December -Norfolk UK
CK-4314 Bittern - Landing in reed bed - showing large feet December -Norfolk UK. Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bittern -Stalking in reeds - December- Norfolk UK
CK-4313 Bittern - Stalking in reeds December - Norfolk UK. Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern - Stalking along water edge showing large feet- Feb- Norfolk UK
CK-4312 Bittern - Stalking along water edge showing large feet Feb - Norfolk UK. Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bittern - Camouflaged behind reeds - Feb Norfolk UK
CK-4311 Bittern - Camouflaged behind reeds Feb Norfolk UK Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bittern In water & reeds
CK-4138 BITTERN - in reeds, in the water Botaurus stellaris Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sun Bittern - perched on branch, Emmen, Holland
USH-3127 Sun Bittern - perched on branch Eurypgya helias Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sun Bittern- tropical forests C &s America
PM-10115 Sun Bittern tropical forests C &s America Eurypyga helias Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brown Bittern Australia
HB-371 Brown Bittern Australia Botaurus poiciloptilus Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The elusive and enigmatic bitterns, also known as Botaurus stellaris, are masters of camouflage. With their intricate plumage blending seamlessly with the reeds, these birds have perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. Residing in various locations around the world, from Minsmere RSPB reserve in Suffolk to Slimbridge WWT in Gloucestershire, England, these magnificent creatures can be found walking on ice or soaring through the skies. Captured beautifully by George Reszeter/ARDEA LONDON (Picture No. 10853359), a stunning image showcases a bittern gracefully taking flight at Minsmere RSPB reserve. The sheer elegance and power displayed by this bird is truly awe-inspiring. In another captivating photograph taken at Slimbridge WWT during winter months, we witness a bittern camouflaged amongst reeds. Its ability to blend into its surroundings is nothing short of remarkable; it stands motionless like an apparition amidst the golden hues of nature's tapestry. Traveling across continents, these fascinating creatures can be spotted clinging to stems in Florida's wetlands or gracing Lesbos Island in Greece with their presence. From Glossy Ibis to Common Bittern and Little Bittern to Squacco Heron - each species possesses its own unique charm that adds color and diversity to our natural world. Even historical wood engravings from Austria depict bits and pieces of history intertwined with images of these intriguing birds. A reminder that they have been enchanting observers for centuries. Whether observed at London Zoo back in June 1922 or seen today amidst Yorkshire's reedbeds, one thing remains constant - the allure and mystery surrounding these feathered wonders never cease to captivate us. So next time you find yourself near a marshland or wetland habitat such as Bueng Boraphet in Thailand or any other location where bitterns reside, keep your eyes peeled and your senses alert.