Model Of A Eurasian Bittern or Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris

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Its folk names include "barrel-maker", "bog-bull", "bog hen", "bog-trotter" and "mire drum", mainly with reference to its voice or habitat. The Norfolk name "butterbump" refers to its high fat content when eaten as food.

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Size: 5100px × 3402px
Location: Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, UK
Photo credit: © Sabena Jane Blackbird / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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