On my trip to Lake Balaton last year in Summer I was able to get very close to an Little Egret that was hunting for small fish right in front of me. It was funny watching the whole process and in the small creek that was flowing into lake Balaton there where a lot of tiny fish probably because of the better oxygen concentration from the flowing water. For the little Egret this was the perfect hunting ground and it didn't get disturbed by us eventhough we came pretty close to the bird. It was nice watching the whole procedure and I was happy that the bird cought some small fish right infront of my camera.
Little Egret cought a small fish. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Lucky Catch. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
It cought the little fish by its tail. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Eating the yummy little fish. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Little Egret in hunting position. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Small fish between the beak. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Waiting only centimeters above the water to strike. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
The bird did some acrobatic positions. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Cought a nice fish. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Tiny fish ready to swallow. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Nice timing! They are such elegant birds, aren't they?