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20-DEC-2006

IMG_4098-800x600.jpg

Black Bittern (female)

Scientific name - Dupetor flavicollis

Habitat - Uncommon in wetlands from ricefields to mangroves.

[20D + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag]

Canon EOS 20D
1/250s f/8.0 at 700.0mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time20-Dec-2006 16:12:25
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length700 mm
Exposure Time1/250 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (1)
Focus Distance

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romy ocon23-Dec-2006 03:48
It took me 3 years to get a relatively clean shot of this secretive bittern, so even if I'm not too happy with the detail, it joins my elite list for rarity of capture.
propjerry 21-Dec-2006 08:30
Serene is the term. You really bring out the atmosphere with your photos. Cheers!
te lyd 21-Dec-2006 07:59
Beautiful shot. She's got a sad look. Maybe that is why. Her partner is missing.
Leny Manalo 21-Dec-2006 07:30
Well done Romy! We've observed they come in pairs so maybe the partner was just nearby. I hope one of you guys will also digi-capture the reported White Shoulder Starlings if they are still in Candaba so we will have a firm record of this species rarely seen in the Phils.
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