Wildlife

GY SAFARI

15.03.22

There’s a new Heron in town, more specifically, Candie Gardens. I know it’s a different visitor because one, it freaks out whenever anyone gets close and hides in trees and two, its got both eyes. The older Heron’s left eye was missing.

///trousers.steamed.slogged

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM

250mm / ƒ10 / 1/640s / ISO 200

CORMORANT

19.11.21

A juvenile Cormorant sat, seemingly unfazed, on the edge of the pond in Saumarez Park. I was able to get extremely close to this one for some reason, even the screaming kids on bikes didn’t bother it. Great for me as it meant I could creep up and get as close as I could. I love the blue eyes in these birds.

///satisfaction.whichever.twinge

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM

250mm / ƒ6.3 / 1/125s / ISO 400

SLIMY

10.10.20

A surprise find in the garden as I was clearing leaves before mowing. I’ve got no idea how it got into the garden as there’s no gap anywhere that’s big enough for a frog. The only explanation I can think of is a bird dropping it in. I let him find a new hiding place for now but I’ll release him near a pond tomorrow.

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM

210mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/160s / ISO 320