Yellow Bittern (3)

D700 500mm +1.7 teleconverter ISO400 f/6.7 1/640 flash -2.0EV tripod

Another strike. They feed from small fish, frogs and invertebrates.

Yellow Bittern (2)

D700 500mm +1.7 teleconverter ISO400 f/6.7 1/640 flash -2.0EV tripod

The yellow bittern I was observing was constantly on the hunt. When it stroke on its prey, it fully extended its neck and the reach was impressive.

Yellow Bittern (1)

D700 500mm +1.7 teleconverter ISO400 f/6.7 1/640 flash -2.0EV tripod

This was my first sighting of this bird in Singapore. It is supposed to be quite common but pretty elusive. So I felt fortunate to have this specimen performing for me.