Morning Heron (+ a pair of cute little rats)

The start of a new week, and we are just approaching the time of year when the early morning light comes into play. It’s not yet producing the brilliant golden light, but it’s a good start and certainly helps bring out the depth of colour in these photos of a grey heron I saw at Falmer pond today.

Grey heron
Heron standing in the shallows
Grey heron
Heron gliding over two ducks
Grey heron
Heron with wings stretched

Lunchtime was rat-time as things go, and I have plenty of photos to work through. Just one tonight (I may post some more when I get a moment), but it’s at the high end of cute.

two rats peeking
Adult rat and offspring peering out from under the bank of the pond.

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens.

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This Post Has 4 Comments

  1. derwandersmann

    24 Sep 2014

    Great shots, Words … the heron is spectacular, and the rat family are delightful.

    1. Words

      25 Sep 2014

      dW, I was pleased with the heron, and can never resist the rats.

  2. Darko

    25 Sep 2014

    Good light on that heron, I like the second one!

    1. Words

      25 Sep 2014

      Darko, the heron has been around quite a lot recently. Makes for a nice start to the day!

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