I can guarantee the fox will appear in the garden while I'm typing this in another room, but after two and a half hours of watching I need a break! Today was the first truly good day of spring. It was mild, and the sun was out. I got to work earlier than usual, and took the opportunity of the early start to explore the local fields. I have to say it was worth it.
There were deer out in the fields
And rabbits hugging the fringe of the woods
I also decided to check out the pond, and disturbed a pair of ducks…
The morning was so good that I headed out again at lunchtime…
There are more of the woodpecker here. I have to say, he behaved impeccably and allowed me to get much closer than on previous occasions.
I also saw a kestrel in the distance and grabbed a few so-so shots. A passing sparrowhawk was more obliging and glided close by.
And yet more rabbits, though unlike this morning they were in rather more of a hurry!
Run… rabbit… run
And yes, the fox came while I wasn't watching! I know because the egg has vanished 😉
Camera note: all shots taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
gdare
28 Feb 2009Excellent photo of a mallard, nice contrast with the blue sky :up:
Flying Red Fox Blog
28 Feb 2009Fantastic photo of the Duck well done. :yes: It was certainly a spring like day yesterday……. some students were having a picnic outside when i was taking tea and coffee over to a function lol 😛
Hope you catch Foxy again soon.
SittingFox
28 Feb 2009That duck photo is superb! And if the woodpecker needs a change of scenery, can you please suggest Surrey to him? :whistle:
Great shot of the hawk too.
annoushkiss
28 Feb 2009Such a lovely spring day, Words :up: The woodpecker's and the duck's pictures are superb! :yes:
And of course I'm looking forward to other fox captures 😀
Words
28 Feb 2009Thanks Mark. Yesterday was great… it's a bit more mixed today weather-wise. The duck was on the pond and took off as soon as I spotted it. Will have another go at getting the fox tonight 😉
SittingFox
28 Feb 2009I'll ask her next time I see her 😉
Words
28 Feb 2009Darko, thanks. It probably helped that I had no time to think about it.
Words
28 Feb 2009Adele, thanks. I was nearly on top of the duck when it took off. I think we were both surprised to see each other. I'll do a deal with the green woodpecker. You send your great spotted garden visitor over here and I'll see what I can do 😉
Words
28 Feb 2009Thanks Anna. It was almost perfect. Sunny, not too warm, not too cold and lots of activity. 😀
cakkleberrylane
28 Feb 2009Beautiful photos!!! The duck is excellent!!
Words
1 Mar 2009Thanks Lois!
Ukwildlife
2 Mar 2009I was just goning to say that mallard is excellent but the sparrowhawk and greenwoodpecker are too! I rather like the roe deer in the scenery too
Words
2 Mar 2009Thanks Neil. It makes such a difference to have a bright day. I'd almost forgotten what they were like!
chthoniid
3 Mar 2009Beautiful shots :up: when you have a perfect day and the animals cooperate, it's a good day to have a camera with you!
Words
3 Mar 2009Brendan thanks… it's just so much mrore pleasurable when the day is bright. Fast shutter speeds, quick focusing, and of course at this time of the year all the little creatures are out making the most of it.
Mickeyjoe-Irl
12 Mar 2009Looks more like he's flying. Trying to fit in with the birds? 😉
Words
12 Mar 2009Mick, thanks! I'm so glad someone commented on that shot 😀