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Fallow Deer, Catmore, Berks

20 December 2009

Seen on a very frosty walk. This stag had accumulated an impressive number of hinds - a few of which can be seen here.

Canon EOS 350D & EF 400mm f5.6

Fallow Deer, Catmore, Berks

20 December 2009

An enlargement of the left hand portion of the shot above. This little group makes an effective composition, but is somewhat overcropped.

Canon EOS 350D & EF 400mm f5.6

Roe Deer, Fyfield Wick, Oxon, UK

10 January 2009

'Wild' deer, instead of the 'tame' Fallow below.

Canon EOS 40D & EF 400mm f4DO + x1.4TC

Brown Rat, Luton, UK

30 November 2008

Looks almost appealing in this pose! Taken on an abortive three hour wait for a Red-breasted Flycatcher in cold, dank conditions. This bird had been present for almost a week, but was seen for the last time about 45 mins before I arrived. The perils of twitching!

Canon EOS 40D & EF 400mm f4DO

Female Fallow Deer, Holkam Hall Park, Norfolk

23 October 2008

We were surprised to find that there is free entry for cars into this park, which then gave good views of quite tame, rutting deer - similar to those shown on this year's Autumn Watch BBC TV series!

Canon EOS 40D & EF 400mm f4DO

Male Fallow Deer, Holkam Hall Park, Norfolk

23 October 2008

Not one of the dominant stags, but still an impressive sight.

Canon EOS 40D & EF 400mm f4DO

Fallow Deer, Holkam Hall Park, Norfolk

23 October 2008

The dominant stag surrounded by his females. Continuous grunting calls heard well (this is what the females go for, according to Simon King!).

Canon EOS 40D & EF 400mm f4DO

Hares, Catmore, Berks

17 March 2007

A surprisingly dozy pair captured from reasonably close range.

Canon EOS 350D & EF 400mm f5.6

Minke Whale, off Gairloch, Scotland.

August 2003

Seen from an excellent boat trip off Gairloch in the splendid summer of 2003 (even in Scotland!). This standard tourist trip also featured loads of auks, skuas etc.

With Nikon CP 995.


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