White on White (little egret)

I took this short sequence at Seven Sisters Country Park, just outside Eastbourne today. The little egret is a non-native species that has colonized very successfully, and is now a quite stunning addition to the avian population.

Little egret in flight over the South Downs, Sussex
Little egret in flight over the South Downs, Sussex
Little egret in flight over the South Downs, Sussex
Little egret in flight over the South Downs, Sussex
Little egret in flight over the South Downs, Sussex
Little egret in flight over the South Downs, Sussex

Back in the garden the foxes are showing up (but proving as tricky to photograph as ever). Badgers? Yes, they’re here as well, and more than happy to pose for a quick photo!

Badger in garden
Badger in garden

Camera note: egrets taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens. I used the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM for the badger.

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  1. Aurora Stone

    26 Apr 2016

    Stunning!!

    1. Words

      30 Apr 2016

      Thanks Aurora! Egrets don’t always photograph well, but I was very happy with these.

  2. Darko

    28 Apr 2016

    Nice bird!

    “… and more than happy to pose for a quick photo!”
    And more than happy to have a tasty snack on the way 😀

    1. Words

      30 Apr 2016

      Darko, tasty snacks r us!

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