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Slinking Bittern

Slinking Bittern

Stealth and camouflage are the American Bittern's primary tools for both hunting and self-defense. By slinking quietly through the grass, this one was able...
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Stealth and camouflage are the American Bittern's primary tools for both hunting and self-defense. By slinking quietly through the grass, this one was able to sneak up on a mouse and quickly snap up the unsuspecting rodent.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 8000/10

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Dec, 2017

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Awards

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