American Bittern II

American Bittern - Orlando Wetlands Park

Here's the same bittern. He was walking so very slowly to the left and stopping with almost each step. I lost him time and again over about 15 minutes. He was only about 25 feet away.

Nikon D300s, Nikkor AFS VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED, F/5.6, 1/350 second, ISO 200
© Lauren Peeler Brice