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

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I am also a writer, using the pen-name John Gwynant, and I'll occasionally announce my latest book release on the blog.
Showing posts with label shoveler. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 1, 2014

A dearth of wildlife - 1 Feb 2014

Since before Christmas there seems to have been a sad lack of wildlife around Leicestershire, mind you with the weather as it is who can blame them for stopping at home.

I managed to get these Shovelers at Watermead park, otherwise it has just been Mallard, Coots and Mute Swans. I did see an Egret away in the distance but couldn't get close enough for a picture.

1/1600 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm

1/320 @ f5.6, iso 800, 400mm

1/320 @ f5.6, iso 800, 400mm

1/320 @ f5.6, iso 800, 400mm
All taken on
Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L series Lens.