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Great bittern in reed bed
Great bittern in reed bed (Botaurus stellaris). The bittern is a wading bird of Europe and Asia. Whilst it is not considered to be endangered, it is in decline throughout much of its range. Photographed in the Lea Valley Park, Hertfordshire, England, in March
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Media ID 6464455
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Beak Bill Bird Boom Camouflage Camouflaged Hertfordshire Hidden Hiding March Marsh Marshy Ornithological Ornithology Plumage Rare Reed Reed Bed Wader Wading Bird Winter Bittern Booming Botaurus Stellaris Cheshunt
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the elusive beauty of a Great Bittern in its natural habitat, nestled within a reed bed. The Great Bittern, known for its distinctive booming call and remarkable camouflage abilities, is a wading bird found across Europe and Asia. However, this magnificent species faces a concerning decline throughout much of its range. Taken in the serene Lea Valley Park in Hertfordshire, England during the month of March, this image showcases the hidden world of this rare avian creature. With its long beak and intricate plumage perfectly blending with the marshy surroundings, it exemplifies nature's mastery of adaptation. The photograph provides an intimate glimpse into the life of this secretive bird as it skillfully conceals itself amidst the reeds. Its presence reminds us that even within our own backyard lies an abundance of biological wonders waiting to be discovered. As we admire this single British bittern gracefully hiding among the reed bed, let us not forget our responsibility to protect and preserve these fragile ecosystems. Through continued efforts in conservation and research by organizations like Science Photo Library, we can hope to secure a future where such breathtaking encounters with wildlife remain possible for generations to come.
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