The heron was down at Falmer Pond again this morning. Just a few shots as it glides across the pond, with the willow tree on the island as a backdrop.
Grey heron in flight at Falmer Pond, East Sussex
Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.
After a damp start to the week, today turned out nice and sunny. There was a heron down by Falmer Pond at lunchtime. I’ve not seen them there too often this year (and very few cormorants), so it was something of a treat. A couple of other cameras were also taking advantage of its presence.
Only a short break today, but time enough to take a few shots of the young herring gulls by the car park before I headed back in to work. They are always good fun to watch (if they are awake, which they were).
Proud parent with its chicks
Playtime with a discarded plastic ring (they stayed safe)
A quick scratch
First flight attempts (not successful)
And a final stretch of these weird things called wings
Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.
I feel in need of posting something and this short sequence of a pair of moorhens enjoying sharing a, shall we say, private moment fits the bill. They were under some overhanging branches at the edge of Falmer pond. I was watching out for house martins swooping down to the pond, but struggling to keep up with them. This pair were altogether easier to photograph.
Moorhens mating at Falmer Pond
Moorhens are ‘rails’, as is the slightly larger coot. This one looks in need of a mate, but made a fine portrait.
Coot at Falmer Pond
I’m keeping this brief but couldn’t not post this shot of a dog that was cooling down in the pond. Not that it should have been there; but it was hot from a car ride (so I was told) and was keeping clear of wildlife, so no harm done.
Dog swimming at Falmer Pond
Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.
