Sunday 26 September 2010

Sideways Glance

A Fallow Buck keeping a wary eye on the 'watcher'.   FAB.


Camera Critters

Tuesday 21 September 2010

Dabchick.

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) also known as the 'Dabchick'. Our smallest grebe with a very dumpy body, short neck, a tiny straight bill and in breeding plumage the yellow gape spot is usually visible at some distance. In all plumages they ususally display a distinctive 'powder-puff' rear end but this adult decided to show me more than I bargained for!   FAB.

Taken at Barnes WWT - ISO 200; F/10; 1/400 @ 260mm and cropped.

Thursday 16 September 2010

Peek-a-Boo!

A Fallow Deer keeping a beady eye open for intruders whilst trying to remain inconspicuous amongst the lush fern foliage. I will post some more images of my recent encounters with a number of Fallow Deer on my Early Birder blog in the next few days.  FAB.

Tuesday 14 September 2010

Study in Concentration.

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea).   The ultimate patient fisherman.   FAB.

Friday 3 September 2010

Common Darter.


Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) taken with 70-300mm lens, F/10; 1/400 and cropped. FAB