Ixobrychus Collection

Little bittern, Ixobrychus minutus. (Little brown bittern, Ardea minuta) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641355 Little bittern, Ixobrychus minutus. (Little brown bittern, Ardea minuta) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) watching Great warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) with prey, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) perched in reedbed calling, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. May

Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) hunting from reed, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary, June

Ixobrychus exilis, least bittern
Plate 210 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Picture No. 10883182
Little Bittern - Fishing for Tadpoles (Ixobrychus minutus) Date:

Picture No. 10851235
Least Bittern - Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892395
Least Bittern - in reeds (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892397
Least Bittern - jumping through bulrushes (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892396
Least Bittern - in reeds (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892393
Least Bittern - in reeds (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892394
Least Bittern - in reeds (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892392
Least Bittern - extending neck to catch fish (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892391
Least Bittern - with fish (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892390
Least Bittern - with fish (Ixobrychus exilis) Date:

Picture No. 10883216
Little Bittern - Fishing for Tadpoles (Ixobrychus minutus) Date:

Ixobrychus minutus, little bittern
Plate 29 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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Ixobrychus, also known as the little bittern, is a fascinating bird species that can be found in various locations around the world. One such place is Valkenhorst nature reserve in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. In May, a beautiful little bittern was spotted perched in a reedbed, its distinctive call echoing through the air. Another captivating moment captured on camera shows a little bittern attentively watching a Great warbler with prey. This interaction between two different bird species showcases the diversity and interconnectedness of nature. The hunting prowess is truly remarkable. A stunning photograph taken at Lake Csaj in Kiskunsagi National Park captures this agile bird as it hunts from within the reeds. Its slender body and sharp beak make it perfectly adapted for catching small fish and insects. It's worth noting that there are different species within the ixobrychus genus, including Ixobrychus exilis or least bittern. Each one possesses unique characteristics and behaviors that contribute to their overall charm. These incredible photographs (Picture No. 10883182), (Picture No. 10851235), (Picture No. 10892395), (Picture No. 10892397), (Picture No. 10892396), (Picture No. 10892393), (Picture No. 10892394), and (Picture No. 10892392) capture intimate moments of these elusive birds' lives, allowing us to appreciate their beauty up close. Ixobrychus reminds us of how diverse our natural world is and how important it is to protect these delicate ecosystems where they thrive.