It was relatively quiet at Sheepcote Valley today. A lone kestrel was patrolling the skies.
In the distance the vibrant yellow of the rape seed fields, a dominant feature of the Sussex countryside at this time of year, punctuated the landscape.
The magpies were the most active of the birds. Small groups were feeding on the grassy paths, and others were flitting between trees. These two shots are my favourites though. The first shows a magpie resting in a dry, dusty hollow.
The second is a more conventional pose, but I liked the colour of the wooded background and the sense of space around the bird.
No sign of badgers or foxes so far tonight, but they're around. Somewhere.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens.
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The kestrel seems to be keeping things quiet enough … LOL.
That last magpie shot is great!
Those magpies are after something… or someone… :left:
Originally posted by gdare:
Hopefully not my poor eagle. He deserves a break :insane:
The fields here are only just being ploughed. It'll be a long before any crops are visible.
dW, thanks. It was pretty quiet overall. Wrong time of day I guess.
Adele, I think your eagle might just cope with even the most audacious South Downs magpies!
Darko, magpies are scavengers. They are after anything they can find. Always!