It was concentrating on something and didn't even notice Skipper. Calling him quietly, I stepped back behind a bush and out of sight and prepared my camera. I took a couple of pictures before the Heron struck at his quarry in the water, unfortunately the photos of the actual strike only showed his back, hidden in the reeds.
Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens 1/1300 @ f6.3, iso 1600, 400mm |
But when he came up again, he'd caught quite a sizable fish, which he proceeded to eat. I got some pictures but when he repositioned the fish to swallow it I had to move to a better position, he caught sight of me and flew away. Still it was an interesting interlude.
Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens 1/1600 @ f6.3, iso 1600, 400mm |
I continued on my way back to the car-park, where I again put some nuts and seeds on a fence post and waited to see what would appear.
As usual it was the Robin first and he seemed as if he'd decided to pose for the camera.
Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens 1/200 @ f6.3, iso 1600, 400mm |
He was followed by another Robin who, after a shouting match, flew back into the bushes. Then a Great Tit and a Blue Tit both were seen off by this bully before I could get their pictures.
Then a pair of Chaffinches came along, the female managed to get something to eat before he saw her off.
Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens 1/250 @ f6.3, iso 1600, 400mm |
Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L Lens 1/200 @ f6.3, iso 1600, 400mm |
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