OIl Spill Least Bittern

Gallery: AvianPosted July 12, 2010324 views11 comments

A volunteer arrives at the Fort Jackson Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Buras, LA, July 8, 2010 with a Least Bittern that had been trapped in the oil soaked marsh. I posted a photo here a few days ago and just wanted to post another. There may be a few more as i go through the take. I think this image show the human caring that's going on down there for the wildlife. As you can see the woman is holding the bird like its the last of its kind. Happy to report the Bittern was not too bad off and was released in FLA a few days ago

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11 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 12, 2010 at 6:21 PM

Nice image, Douglas. Have you been posting these in the Environmental Photojournalism Gallery?

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Comment posted by Douglas Graham on July 12, 2010 at 6:27 PM

Hey Dennis Ive posted to both so bird shooters and the rest of the gang can see whats going on down there.

Registered on May 14, 2009, 123 Posts, 522 Comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on July 12, 2010 at 8:06 PM

Very cool Douglas. I like the expression on the volunteer...goes very well with the photo and story.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments

Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on July 12, 2010 at 8:17 PM

Thanks for posting. I am pleased to see that this beautiful one made it.

Andrew

Registered on February 16, 2008, 200 Posts, 317 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 12, 2010 at 8:45 PM

This really emphasizes how tiny this species is, the look of concern on the volunteers face goes well with the image too. Glad he made it.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on July 12, 2010 at 11:48 PM

great shot, Douglas, it really says a lot. conveys the caring, and also the vulnerability of the little bird. this will stay with me.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on July 13, 2010 at 12:12 AM

Hi Douglas,
Very emotional scene but in all honesty this is not the proper forum for this image. I saw you posted it first in the Environmental Photojournalism Gallery and that is where it belongs. Just trying to follow the guidelines of the galleries.
Ronnie G.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 810 Posts, 3495 Comments

Comment posted by Douglas Graham on July 13, 2010 at 8:02 AM

I posted here not for the critique but to let what I consider a really caring group of avian photographers see what’s happening to the birds on the gulf coast. Yes I did post to both forums but only because I have not seen any images on the site from the effects of the oil spill. I know the rules but just thought fellow bird lovers would like to see first hand what’s happening to the lucky ones. I as a fan of the avian gallery almost never go to the other galleries. Why would I? The best photographers are here with the birds:) I just wanted my friends here to see what I have been seeing as a professional news photographer. I get a free pass to a lot of things that most citizens never get to see and its also in my nature to want to spread the word that’s all. Sometimes rules need to be broken.

Registered on May 14, 2009, 123 Posts, 522 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on July 13, 2010 at 5:02 PM

This depicts the human species at its finest! I feel the same respect of volunteers that help wildlife as I do our soldiers that go to war for our country!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on July 13, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Very touching image Douglas-thanks for sharing this.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Michele Williams on July 14, 2010 at 8:14 AM

Douglas, This is an excellent capture of both the bird and the woman, and it really tells a story. She obviously cares deeply about the birds. I'm going to send this link to some of my cohorts at the wildlife hospital here in Central Florida. I know they'll appreciate it. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on April 3, 2010, 28 Posts, 146 Comments