I had to make another of what seem to have become regular trips to Surrey. And for once the sun was out, though it faded soon after my arrival into a low winter light. I had a short while to spare before heading off to a meeting, and headed for the lake.
It was lunchtime, and the local water fowl were feasting on local delicacies.
The ducks were making do with bread
But this coot took the biscuit
Among the local birds there was a particularly splendid magpie.
The squirrels were on form too. Much bolder than the ones I usually see at Sussex, and more than happy to pose for a photo or two. I'll just include a couple here. The rest are in the front of the Squirrel album.
And in case you were wondering… the mystery fox is still around and still utterly evasive.
Camera note: all shots taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
Dudley
31 Jan 2009Excellent golden color on the lake.
Great shots too.
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31 Jan 2009Andy, thanks.
Mickeyjoe-Irl
31 Jan 2009😆 groan
gdare
31 Jan 2009Photo of the lake is beautiful. Like in autumn 🙂
gdare
31 Jan 2009:up:
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31 Jan 2009Adele, coots look faintly absurd at the best of times, but I loved the way this one added skulking to its repertoire of movement.
SittingFox
31 Jan 2009LOL @ the coot and the cheese biscuit!
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31 Jan 2009Mick, :cheers:
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31 Jan 2009Darko, thanks. The light was strange (and ok, I have deepened the colours a little bit) 😉
Vulpes vulpes
31 Jan 2009Lovely lake shot! As to the coot joke….no comment! 😉
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31 Jan 2009Darko, :cheers:
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31 Jan 2009Vulpes, thanks! :jester:
Ukwildlife
31 Jan 2009great photos
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1 Feb 2009Thanks Neil!
sprogger
1 Feb 2009Excellent pics all round, and you even threw in a pun :up:
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1 Feb 2009Thanks Sprogger!
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1 Feb 2009Thanks Lois. That coot was not about to share. It was grab, and run like the wind to a safe spot!
cakkleberrylane
1 Feb 2009Wonderful photos!! The coot and the biscuit is so sweet!!