Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) taken at WWT Slimbridge.

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This secretive bird spends most of its time foraging within reed beds which makes it very difficult to see. This bird is in the classic camouflage posture of an upward pointing bill.

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Size: 3467px × 5100px
Location: WWT, Slimbridge, Gloucester, England
Photo credit: © Nick Cable / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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