A Northerly Wind is Blowing

The temperature isn't actually that low, and I suspect it's at around average for the time of year. It feels cold though, partly because of the wind factor (which is roughly northerly) but also due to the extreme contrast with last weekend. I'm certainly feeling the difference.

Out by the pond, the squirrels are getting ready for winter. Unlike the bold London squirrels I photographed last autumn, the local squirrels are cautious rural creatures. They tend to remain in close proximity to the trees, ready for a rapid escape if anyone intrudes too much on their space. Still, it's nut-gathering time and they do have to venture down to ground level occasionally.

While the squirrels are foraging, just a short distance away another shy creature is out feeding. Green woodpeckers are mainly ground feeders, foraging for insect with their powerful bill. They have a particular fondness for ants (they are experts at identifying hidden ant hills), but their diet can be varied and include fruits.

The local cormorant is still around. It seems to have developed a habit of early morning visits to the pond for breakfast before disappearing inland over the Downs, possibly to other secluded watering holes.

Cold it may be, but we're also enjoying some beautiful, richly coloured sunsets.

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Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D EF and 400mm f/5.6L USM lens.

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This Post Has 7 Comments

  1. serola

    7 Oct 2011

    And here we have southerly wind. Although, it is not warm anymore :smurf:

    I always enjoy to watch your pictures because you have obviously developed an instinct for good compositions :up:

  2. SittingFox

    9 Oct 2011

    Another woodpecker! And that sunset is great :up:

  3. Words

    9 Oct 2011

    Adele, we have great views of the sunset from our garden, and at this time of year the time of day is extremely convenient.

  4. Words

    9 Oct 2011

    Sami, thanks! Some of the composition is down to cropping, but I am getting better at lining up shots in the camera, and making more use of the various focusing points/modes.

  5. Words

    9 Oct 2011

    Erwin, thanks!

  6. serola

    10 Oct 2011

    Originally posted by Words:

    Some of the composition is down to cropping

    It doesn't matter if it's cropped. More important is to pay attention on compositions that make the final picture :up:

  7. Wulpen

    19 Oct 2012

    Nice Pict

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