After days of grey skies it was good to take a stroll across Richmond Park earlier this week and observe the local inhabitants in some sunshine. The first encounter was a large group of Red Deer .... over 30 Does being watched over by their master.
Every so often this large buck made his presence known to a couple of other younger males that were wandering around the periphery of this herd while making sure his charges were safe and secure.
A Kestrel hovered over the open heathland and then decided to perch a little way in front of me but typically as I moved a little closer it decided to move away and I wasn't ready to change the camera settings for a flying seqence!
Still plenty of water lying along the pathways as I headed towards Penn Ponds.
Carrion Crow patiently waiting for some action.
One of many noisy Ring-necked Parakeets that patrol the parkland skies.
Grey Heron in its usual pose.
A Cormorant flies over ......
.... and joins its chums to chill out.
Male Pochard and Tufted Duck.
Male Gadwall.
Great Crested Grebe.
After a very inquisitive stare from an Egyptian Goose it was time to head home and review a well filled card that should produce more images for some future posts. Have a enjoyable wildlife watching weekend. FAB.
Great post Frank with superb images and what a difference Sunshine and blue skies make.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a nice variety of "great" shots! They're all good, but that last one is priceless - It's as if he's saying "Whatever are you doing, Frank?"
ReplyDeleteGood variety on your walk Frank. Love the deer shots.
ReplyDeleteWell that goose just made me laugh out loud! I really love that crested grebe too.. I didn't even know they existed.
ReplyDeleteGreat variety Frank.
ReplyDeleteLove the deer shots.
Sounds like you had a very pleasurable walk. Absolutely wonderful images! What a sight that must have been to see so many Red Deer. Love the Great Crested Grebe photograph. The Egyptian Goose look is priceless. Terrific post, as always!
ReplyDeleteI love the Deer, but, I think all of them are a brilliant shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Frank. The Buck looks proud of his achievements!!!
ReplyDeleteThat Egyptian Goose looks set up for a caption.The Grebe is my favorite photo.I don't have any of the grebes yet for the month of January.
ReplyDeleteLooks as though you were well rewarded on your sunny walk, Frank.
ReplyDeleteLike Larry, I think the last photo would make a great caption competition subject.
Lovely photos Frank! A most enjoyable walk and you saw a good variety of wildlife. It looked like a definite case of 'who do you think you're looking at!' from the goose, great shot :)
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your images. The red deer are something special.
ReplyDeleteFrank, looks like a nice stroll, and your images are wonderful and the expression on the Egyptian Goose, is priceless, just such a great pose~
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a large variety! Love the funny goose at the end.
ReplyDeleteGreat images once again. I especially like that last one. I wonder what he is "saying!" ;) Perhaps you should have a call for titles for that one.
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone.
ReplyDeleteI checked with the Egyptian Goose and he said "I hope you have paid my agent for this session" ... more pics to follow! Cheers FAB.
The odd ball inquiring look of the Egyptian goose is a prize winner, Frank. What fantastic character you captured there. It would make a great card with any pile of possible texts. Money maker you've got there.
ReplyDeleteTa very much Robin. The pair in the park are used to humans and often very inquisitive. I even had one feeding directly around my feet!
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