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Great Bittern Collection

The Great Bittern, scientifically known as Botaurus stellaris, is a majestic bird that can be found stalking through marshes during the autumn season

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Eurasian Bittern (colour litho)

Eurasian Bittern (colour litho)
3121074 Eurasian Bittern (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Bittern, Botaurus stellaris, stalking through marsh, autumn

Bittern, Botaurus stellaris, stalking through marsh, autumn

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) standing between the reeds, The Netherlands

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) standing between the reeds, The Netherlands, Overijssel

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) feeding on fish, Suffolk, England, UK, November

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) feeding on fish, Suffolk, England, UK, November

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in reeds, Suffolk, England, UK, November

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in reeds, Suffolk, England, UK, November

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) head and neck, lookin up through reeds. Suffolk, UK

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) head and neck, lookin up through reeds. Suffolk, UK. November

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) portrait. Suffolk, UK. November

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) portrait. Suffolk, UK. November

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Eurasian bittern or great bittern, Botaurus stellaris

Eurasian bittern or great bittern, Botaurus stellaris
6338302 Eurasian bittern or great bittern, Botaurus stellaris by Bewick, Thomas (c.1753-1828); (add.info.: Eurasian bittern or great bittern, Botaurus stellaris. Bittern, Ardea stellaris)

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Strange water birds (coloured engraving)

Strange water birds (coloured engraving)
997423 Strange water birds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Little Bittern, 1864 (colour litho)

Little Bittern, 1864 (colour litho)
999020 Little Bittern, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in flight over water with feet dragging through it

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in flight over water with feet dragging through it. London, UK. February

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) with marsh frog that has just woken up from hibernation

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) with marsh frog that has just woken up from hibernation, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in flight over water. London, UK. December

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in flight over water. London, UK. December

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern in camouflage posture Netherlands

Great Bittern in camouflage posture Netherlands

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern standing in reedbed

Great Bittern standing in reedbed

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) perched on reedstems and looks at camera, Dronten, Flevoland

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) perched on reedstems and looks at camera, Dronten, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) hunting, Roggebotveld, Dronten, Flevoland, the

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) hunting, Roggebotveld, Dronten, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Close up of a foraging Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) amidst a reed bed, Roggebotsbos

Close up of a foraging Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) amidst a reed bed, Roggebotsbos, Flevoland, The Netherlands

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Eurasian Bittern or Great Bittern -Botaurus stellaris-, Burgenland, Austria

Eurasian Bittern or Great Bittern -Botaurus stellaris-, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris), adult

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris), adult

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Bittern -Botaurus stellaris- in the water, Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park, Burgenland

Bittern -Botaurus stellaris- in the water, Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Botaurus stellaris, great bittern

Botaurus stellaris, great bittern
Specimen of a great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) from the Natural History Museum at Tring

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, alert, standing still at edge of reedbed

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

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, in flight, landing in reedbed, Titchwell RSPB Reserve

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

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult male, standing amongst fresh reedbed growth

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

Background imageGreat Bittern Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, in flight over reedbed, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk

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



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The Great Bittern, scientifically known as Botaurus stellaris, is a majestic bird that can be found stalking through marshes during the autumn season. In The Netherlands, one can witness the awe-inspiring sight of a Great Bittern standing tall amidst the reeds. Its presence exudes grace and tranquility. In Suffolk, England, during November, this remarkable species showcases its feeding habits by devouring fish with precision and finesse. As it hides within the reeds, its camouflage allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings. A close-up shot reveals the beauty of its head and neck as it looks up through the dense vegetation. A stunning portrait captures the essence of this Eurasian bittern or great bittern in Suffolk's picturesque landscape. Its regal appearance demands attention and admiration from all who encounter it. Historical lithographs depict these strange water birds in vibrant colors, showcasing their unique features for generations to appreciate. One such lithograph portrays a Little Bittern from 1864 in exquisite detail—a testament to how long these captivating creatures have fascinated humans throughout history. Another illustration depicts a Great Bittern in flight over water with its feet gently dragging through it—an image that evokes both power and serenity simultaneously. Witnessing nature at work is truly extraordinary; an image capturing a Bittern holding a marsh frog that has just woken up from hibernation exemplifies this perfectly. It serves as a reminder of how interconnected ecosystems are and highlights the diverse interactions between species. The Great Bittern continues to enchant us with its elegance and adaptability—whether silently gliding through reeds or feasting on fish—it remains an emblematic symbol of wetland habitats worldwide.