A pictorial diary of my walks around the parks and wild areas of Leicestershire, and occasionally farther afield.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Watermead Park - 14 June 2011

After a battle through the undergrowth I was able to get a bit closer to the Grebe nest and without disturbing them get some better pictures.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens
1/640 @ f5.6, iso 400, 400mm
Again there wasn't a lot of bird activity, but this teasel looked interesting in the sunshine.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens
1/1000 @ f6.3, iso 400, 400mm
One one of the lakes that are only separated by the footpath, these Canada Geese were out in force, but paddling along slowly enough for the goslings to keep up.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens
1/2656 @ f6.3, iso 400, 400mm
Then on the path back to the car park, these cygnets were taking an afternoon siesta while the parents stood watch.
Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens
1/400 @ f6.3, iso 400, 400mm

Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens
1/500 @ f6.3, iso 400, 400mm
I had some problems getting skipper past them, but fortunately he is well behaved around wildlife and walked slowly until he was level with them, then with a few hisses from the adults he rushed away along the path and waited while I took some photos.

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