A Hidden Gem and more Falmer Wildlife

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.

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This Post Has 13 Comments

  1. wellisteffi

    14 May 2011

    Great picture.
    I like the fox imagine,it is amazing. :up:

  2. gdare

    14 May 2011

    I hope ducklings are on alert with that fox around :left:

  3. Dudley

    14 May 2011

    Like the fox looking over the grass.

  4. Mickeyjoe-Irl

    15 May 2011

    Cute video. This year's rising star? 🙂

  5. Words

    15 May 2011

    Andy, thanks. It took barely a moment for it to duck down and become just a shimmer of moving grass as it slinked away.

  6. Words

    15 May 2011

    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.

  7. Words

    15 May 2011

    Darko, I think the fox was more interested in the rabbits, but you can never be too careful.

  8. Words

    15 May 2011

    Erwin, thanks!

  9. Mickeyjoe-Irl

    15 May 2011

    An early rising star then. 😀

  10. Words

    15 May 2011

    Steffi, thanks. It was really nice to see a fox out in the countryside.

  11. SittingFox

    18 May 2011

    That fox looks anxious, even suspicious. I wonder what it is up to :whistle:

  12. Words

    19 May 2011

    Adele, such things will forever be a mystery :sherlock:

  13. Wulpen

    19 Oct 2012

    Great Pict

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