American Bittern in long grass, Viera Wetlands, Florida

Viera Wetlands, Melbourne, Florida, USA (March 2020)

This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Paul Hobson and Stan Tekiela.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus / Internet Bird Collection
American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus
Cornell Lab of Ornithology / American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus

Shooting Time 13:48
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 800

Latitude 28 13 43.5 N
Longitude 80 45 47.6 W
Altitude 5.50m