My OperaHere Comes the Ocean, and the Waves...
Sunday, May 22, 2011 11:21:11 PM
It was cooler today, or at least it felt cooler as a result of strong winds. Things have calmed this evening, but earlier in the day it was enticing enough for a trip down to the coast at Rottingdean. The tide was in and, as expected, the waves were impressive.
Most of the visitors were happy to watch from a safe distance.
If you ventured too close to the edge you needed nimble feet to avoid a soaking.
Not everyone though is afraid of a bit of water. One Brightonian was determined to enjoy the bracing (and abrasive) power of the sea.
The fulmars were keeping away from the cliffs. Given their usual difficulty in negotiating a safe landing I'm not too surprised that they were few in number today, though one or two were around. They generally flew in for a quick look before going back out to the relative safety of the sea.
And there were gulls...
Tennis-playing gulls...
The winds have dropped this evening and I've spent some time waiting to see if I can get a glimpse of the fox cub, or the badger. I didn't even manage a cat... so instead here's some trailcam footage with all of them from last night.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens. Video via a Bushnell Trophy Cam.
Most of the visitors were happy to watch from a safe distance.
If you ventured too close to the edge you needed nimble feet to avoid a soaking.
Not everyone though is afraid of a bit of water. One Brightonian was determined to enjoy the bracing (and abrasive) power of the sea.
The fulmars were keeping away from the cliffs. Given their usual difficulty in negotiating a safe landing I'm not too surprised that they were few in number today, though one or two were around. They generally flew in for a quick look before going back out to the relative safety of the sea.
And there were gulls...
Tennis-playing gulls...
The winds have dropped this evening and I've spent some time waiting to see if I can get a glimpse of the fox cub, or the badger. I didn't even manage a cat... so instead here's some trailcam footage with all of them from last night.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens. Video via a Bushnell Trophy Cam.
Loiscakkleberrylane # Monday, May 23, 2011 12:46:01 AM
RobinRobinL # Monday, May 23, 2011 3:21:59 AM
I wonder if that Gull managed to swallow that ball! I wouldn't be at all surprised!
Darkogdare # Monday, May 23, 2011 4:41:15 AM
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