Tucked away behind the church at Falmer is one of the hidden gems of Sussex. It's a large thatched barn dating back to the 13th century (though the number of repairs over the past 700 or so years means it has something of Trigger's Broom about it). It is nonetheless extremely impressive; and rich with history, the village having at various times formed part of the estate of both Anne of Cleves and Thomas Cromwell.
As ever, there were young ducklings in the vicinity.
And older ducklings, looking quite grown up.
There were young goslings as well.
And older goslings too, all in a hurry.
The pied wagtails were foraging at the water's edge, while swifts fly overhead in ever increasing number.
But one creature keeps a low profile, away from the water but watching closely from the cover of the surrounding wheat fields. Somewhere, everywhere, a fox is lurking. I knew they had to be around there… it was only a matter of time.
To close, another trailcam clip. This time it's a fox cub, seen around dawn this morning.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens, with the exception of the barn which was photographed with the EF17-40mm f/4L USM lens.
13 Comments
Great picture.
I like the fox imagine,it is amazing. :up:
I hope ducklings are on alert with that fox around :left:
Like the fox looking over the grass.
Cute video. This year's rising star? 🙂
Andy, thanks. It took barely a moment for it to duck down and become just a shimmer of moving grass as it slinked away.
Mick, I very much hope that cub will become a star, or at least show up at a sensible hour. It would be great actually to see it.
Darko, I think the fox was more interested in the rabbits, but you can never be too careful.
Erwin, thanks!
An early rising star then. 😀
Steffi, thanks. It was really nice to see a fox out in the countryside.
That fox looks anxious, even suspicious. I wonder what it is up to :whistle:
Adele, such things will forever be a mystery :sherlock:
Great Pict