B is for Buzzard
Tuesday, 11. August 2009, 23:35:40
Three buzzards if truth be told. I first spotted them in the distance this morning. They were too far off for any photos, so I made do with something from the other end of the alphabet, this cute little young whitethroat.
Young whitethroat
The adult was nearby, keeping a watchful eye on it.
Adult male whitethroat
I went back to the same spot at lunchtime. The whitethroats were still around, and this time I was able to photograph the female with a young one. They were busy flitting back and forth, but every now and then settled the right side of all the branches and leaves.
I kept an eye out for the buzzards, and sure enough they appeared on the brow of the hill. I had a little more time, so headed in their direction and was treated to a brief aerial display. The distance doesn't help, but I think (judging from the relative size) that there are two adults and a younger bird. I only managed to get two in shot together
Buzzards
Tonight the garden has been quiet, apart from the hedgehogs who stomp around in the undergrowth. There are two adults and a juvenile. This is the youngster, who is certainly doing a fine job of putting on weight for winter.
Young hedgehog
Camera note: all the birds were photographed with the EF 400mm f/5.6L USM. I used the EF 24-105 F4L IS USM for the hedgehog.
Young whitethroatThe adult was nearby, keeping a watchful eye on it.
Adult male whitethroatI went back to the same spot at lunchtime. The whitethroats were still around, and this time I was able to photograph the female with a young one. They were busy flitting back and forth, but every now and then settled the right side of all the branches and leaves.
I kept an eye out for the buzzards, and sure enough they appeared on the brow of the hill. I had a little more time, so headed in their direction and was treated to a brief aerial display. The distance doesn't help, but I think (judging from the relative size) that there are two adults and a younger bird. I only managed to get two in shot together
Buzzards Tonight the garden has been quiet, apart from the hedgehogs who stomp around in the undergrowth. There are two adults and a juvenile. This is the youngster, who is certainly doing a fine job of putting on weight for winter.
Young hedgehogCamera note: all the birds were photographed with the EF 400mm f/5.6L USM. I used the EF 24-105 F4L IS USM for the hedgehog.
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