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Eurasion Bittern
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Taken at Duddingston Loch on 12th February 2012 using Nikon D40X
with Nikon 300m zoom lens.
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| Taken at Duddingston Loch on 19th February 2012 using a Nikon D40X with Nikon 300m zoom lens. | |
| Eurasion Bittern. |
| Species: Order: Family: Local Names: |
Botaurus stellaris. Pelecaniformes. Ardeidae. Bog Bull, Bog Hen, Butterbump. |
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Of Nest: Food: Plumage: Breeding Period: Length: Wingspan: |
Reedbeds. Fish, eels, amphibians and invertebrates. Buffy-brown plumage covered with dark streaks and bars. March - April. 1 brood, 4 to 5 eggs. 69 - 81 cms. 100 - 130 cms. |
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