Yet More Rats (photo special)

By Paul Cecil | Published September 16, 2011

By now the Falmer Pond rats need no introduction, so another small selection from today….


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

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8 Comments

  1. RobinL September 17, 2011 at 1:09 am #

    Words, I know it's probably no "de rigueur" to call rats cute, but I can't help it! They really are! I suppose it's like the old saying, Not in our neighbourhood!

  2. gdare September 17, 2011 at 7:09 am #

    Maybe they are still on summer vacation 😛

  3. Words September 17, 2011 at 11:09 am #

    Robin, they are indeed surprisingly cute when they behave like that. I think there's a big difference to seeing them in what is a fairly natural setting and seeing them in harsh urban landscapes. They make great subjects to photograph because they are so active.

  4. Words September 17, 2011 at 11:09 am #

    Darko, it must be a family holidays as they have the kids with them 😉

  5. Words September 19, 2011 at 12:09 am #

    Erwin, there are plenty of raptors about. I assume the foxes will get some, and if there are any owls they will certainly have a feast. Sparrowhawks only very rarely take them.

  6. SittingFox September 19, 2011 at 9:09 am #

    Nice series! The rats must be grateful for the good PR!

  7. Words September 20, 2011 at 12:09 am #

    Adele, somehow I doubt they'll ever become as popular as foxes and badgers! Or even wood mice. 🙂

  8. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Hum…… rats…Where are the birds of prey that like a rat….:devil: