My OperaAnother fox visit (and some geese from yesterday)
Thursday, January 6, 2011 11:32:48 PM
In yesterday's blog I mentioned that I'd seen numerous geese around the lake in the park. Today it rained and I didn't make it there, so before too much time passes I thought I'd post a couple of shots. These are greylags, which are almost as numerous as the squirrels. They do a fine job of keeping the grass manicured and are oblivious to the crowds of people who walk, jog, and cycle past them all day.
But the main focus today is the young male fox. He seems to be the most consistent visitor at the moment (and certainly the only fox coming by at a time I'm likely to be watching). He's growing in confidence (a bit), and I was even able to adjust my position a little tonight without scaring him away.
The forecast for tomorrow is moderate so I may go and see the coots again. The other project on the horizon is replacing the video card in my PC. It's suffered from the 'nvlddmkm stopped working' problem for the best part of a year, but has deteriorated noticeably in recent weeks. None of the supposed fixes works and so I'm biting the bullet and am going to replace the card, probably in the next couple of weeks. Everything will be securely backed up before I start
Camera note: the geese shots taken with the Canon 40D and EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM. The fox was photographed with the EF 100mm f/2.8L macro IS USM lens.
But the main focus today is the young male fox. He seems to be the most consistent visitor at the moment (and certainly the only fox coming by at a time I'm likely to be watching). He's growing in confidence (a bit), and I was even able to adjust my position a little tonight without scaring him away.
The forecast for tomorrow is moderate so I may go and see the coots again. The other project on the horizon is replacing the video card in my PC. It's suffered from the 'nvlddmkm stopped working' problem for the best part of a year, but has deteriorated noticeably in recent weeks. None of the supposed fixes works and so I'm biting the bullet and am going to replace the card, probably in the next couple of weeks. Everything will be securely backed up before I start
Camera note: the geese shots taken with the Canon 40D and EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM. The fox was photographed with the EF 100mm f/2.8L macro IS USM lens.
CynthiaCynthia23 # Friday, January 7, 2011 2:51:21 AM
Loiscakkleberrylane # Friday, January 7, 2011 8:29:56 PM
Words # Friday, January 7, 2011 9:34:57 PM
Words # Friday, January 7, 2011 9:36:00 PM
Loiscakkleberrylane # Friday, January 7, 2011 9:51:02 PM
Words # Friday, January 7, 2011 10:03:33 PM
Steffiwellisteffi # Saturday, January 8, 2011 12:15:48 PM
Adele BrandSittingFox # Sunday, January 9, 2011 9:29:21 PM
Like the look of the young fox. Hopefully he will grow accustomed to you. I haven't seen many foxes in the garden lately but I did meet one on the footpath through the wood at about 4pm on Saturday.
Words # Sunday, January 9, 2011 9:42:53 PM
The fox is getting more comfortable with us, but I doubt he'll ever be as relaxed as Bold. Nice to be making progress with him though. It's a while since I've had a chance to look for foxes out on walks. There's always something special about those encounters.