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Samples of wildlife photography

Moorhens Enjoy a Private Moment

June 18, 2015 by Words | 4 Comments

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

moorhens mating

moorhens mating

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

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

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.

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Foxes on Film and Badger Stills

June 7, 2015 by Words | 2 Comments

It’s been far too long since I’ve posted about foxes, and I’m still struggling in terms of actual sightings. The trail camera though continues to do its work and there are a couple of regular foxes that frequent the garden in the early hours of the morning. These are a few clips of them, including some a little after dawn (and hence in colour). Too early for me, but a trail cam never sleeps.

As for photos, the foxes are avoiding me, but the badgers are gluttons for peanuts and will happily munch while I take pictures. This sequence is from Saturday night. The badger sniffed out the peanuts and came down the garden path to tuck in. I was 10-15 feet further back.

Badger

Badger

Badger

Badger

Badger

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM lens. Video via the Bushnell Trophy Cam HD.

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Rat and a Rock

June 2, 2015 by Words | Comments Off

These photos were taken a few days apart, but they work well as a mini-set. The first two are of a bold rat picking up bird seed from a rock at the edge of Falmer Pond. The remainder are of a second, more furtive rat, further along the fringe of the pond.

Rat on a rock

Rat on a rock

Rat on a rock

Rat on a rock #2

Rat under a rock #1

Rat under a rock #1

Rat under a rock #2

Rat under a rock #2

Rat under a rock #3

Rat under a rock #3

Rat under a rock #4

Rat under a rock #4

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.

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