The first sequence was taken early this morning. The common sandpiper is a small wading bird, and very occasionally I see one (or two) at the pond. But not often and I usually struggle to get any decent shots. They're quite shy and even with a long lens they find it relatively easy to stay out of range. Maybe it was the exceptional weather today… 
That was one end of the pond. At the other, a heron. Always a heron, this time photographed into the sun.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens.
gdare
3 Aug 2011Is it still standing on a No Fishing sign? :yikes:
SittingFox
3 Aug 2011Sandpiper – nice bird to see at the pond :up: I saw a heron perched on the barrier of the railway bridge between Battersea and Victoria yesterday!
Words
3 Aug 2011Adele, that's a good heron sighting indeed! They really do stand out in the city.
Words
3 Aug 2011Darko, I think it got hungry :chef:
Words
3 Aug 2011Erwin, thanks!
KayFour
4 Aug 2011Very nice photos!
Words
4 Aug 2011Karen, thanks!
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Nice photos