The cold nights are bringing clear skies in the morning (well, today they did), and the dawn views over Seven Sisters Country Park were beautiful.
If you look closely you can see various gulls, cormorants and a heron in that shot. The cormorants were very active but I'm trying hard not to post too many pictures of them. I am including this one though because it themes with a post from a week ago and the condition of leucism. In this case though the white patch and head aren't due to a genetic condition but are an indication that we are entering the cormorant's breeding season when they develop distinctive thigh patches.
Two more shots, both of a heron. The first one is interesting in giving an idea of scale. The heron is perched on the edge of the hedgerow which abuts the main road and I've deliberately picked one which shows a passing vehicle.
The final shot was taken just as the sun finally crept over the top of the Downs.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
serola
16 Jan 2013Last picture is excellent :hat:
SittingFox
16 Jan 2013I'm gradually getting used to the idea of sunshine again, and it seems the wildlife is adapting back too. The last shot of the heron is great 🙂
Words
16 Jan 2013Adele, don't get too comfortable. Heavy snow predicted for Friday/Saturday. There have been some beautiful mornings though this week.
Words
16 Jan 2013Sami, thanks! That was my pick too!