My OperaA Hidden Gem and more Falmer Wildlife
Friday, May 13, 2011 10:28:13 PM
Tucked away behind the church at Falmer is one of the hidden gems of Sussex. It's a large thatched barn dating back to the 13th century (though the number of repairs over the past 700 or so years means it has something of Trigger's Broom about it). It is nonetheless extremely impressive; and rich with history, the village having at various times formed part of the estate of both Anne of Cleves and Thomas Cromwell.
As ever, there were young ducklings in the vicinity.
And older ducklings, looking quite grown up.
There were young goslings as well.
And older goslings too, all in a hurry.
The pied wagtails were foraging at the water's edge, while swifts fly overhead in ever increasing number.
But one creature keeps a low profile, away from the water but watching closely from the cover of the surrounding wheat fields. Somewhere, everywhere, a fox is lurking. I knew they had to be around there... it was only a matter of time.
To close, another trailcam clip. This time it's a fox cub, seen around dawn this morning.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens, with the exception of the barn which was photographed with the EF17-40mm f/4L USM lens.
As ever, there were young ducklings in the vicinity.
And older ducklings, looking quite grown up.
There were young goslings as well.
And older goslings too, all in a hurry.
The pied wagtails were foraging at the water's edge, while swifts fly overhead in ever increasing number.
But one creature keeps a low profile, away from the water but watching closely from the cover of the surrounding wheat fields. Somewhere, everywhere, a fox is lurking. I knew they had to be around there... it was only a matter of time.
To close, another trailcam clip. This time it's a fox cub, seen around dawn this morning.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens, with the exception of the barn which was photographed with the EF17-40mm f/4L USM lens.
Steffiwellisteffi # Saturday, May 14, 2011 6:04:08 AM
I like the fox imagine,it is amazing.
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