Just a quick post this evening of some wildlife photographed near Eastbourne today in beautiful late afternoon sunshine. I'll start with a little egret. I usually see these down at the coast, but like all waders they frequent wetland areas. 
There were numerous Canada geese, though unlike the Falmer greylags they stayed well out of proper range of the camera. Up above I spotted a buzzard (being mobbed by crows) and a kestrel (also being mobbed). The crows dominated the sky, flocking along the hilltops but occasionally deigning to come down to pick around the meadows.
The grassland edging the waterways was home to a small herd of cattle and innumerable sheep. This little lamb was one of many, but its cheeky expression is one on its own.
And there were swallows. Everywhere. Skimming the fields and circling the treetops. I didn't get any decent shots over the fields, but I did manage these over the small car parking area.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
SittingFox
20 May 2011Always good to see the egrets! And nice swallow shots 🙂
gdare
20 May 2011Buzzard and kestrel mobbed by crows :doh: 😆
cakkleberrylane
22 May 2011Great shots!
Words
26 May 2011Lois, thanks!
Words
26 May 2011Adele, thanks! I've managed plenty more swallow and egret shots since last week. The swallows I expect, but tripping over egrets (more or less) is something of a new experience.
Words
26 May 2011Darko, those crows are bullies in the sky, but brave with it!
Words
26 May 2011Erwin, thanks!
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Great to see your Pict a lovely set :up: