Kestrel Hovering - Norfolk Coast

The wind was strong enough to make it a little easier capturing a reasonably sharp image of a Kestrel hovering.

Redshank and Little Egret - Norfolk Coast

The tide was out so not many waders in evidence.   However, it is always worth trying to capture the flying activity of birds.    The weather was good enough to catch some reflection too.   Although it wasn't intended to get a Little Egret and Redshank in the same photograph, it does show the marked difference in size.

Fallow Deer - Holkham Hall, Norfolk

It is the rutting season and I had not had the opportunity before to witness the aggression of duelling Bucks, and the apparent indifference shown by the Does.   At Holkham Hall it is possible to wander around the Park at will and even take dogs on leads.   I was surprised how tolerant of humans and dogs the Deer are, so it was possible to get unexpectedly close to the Deer, lying down, grazing or rutting.

Two Bucks are prepared to rush at one another impetuously and lock antlers either on the ground or in the air - how and which one decides the position for each of the tussles remains a mystery!   The encounter between these two Bucks must have lasted 20 minutes and each must have been exhausted by the end of it.    There didn't appear to be a top Buck or a vanquished - that might be why they each started vocalising.............

Silvers and Golds in the Sky

I shall post some photographs from the Norfolk Coast presently but was so enchanted by the colours in the sky earlier today, that they are finding their way here promptly!   Are these morning colours found elsewhere I wonder, or are they a characteristic of the 'watery' Fens?

Garden Birds on Saturday Morning

I took the dog up to the north Norfolk coast on Saturday but dallied as there were two Jays in the garden and a colourful Chaffinch.

Early Mornings

The early morning light in the autumn is full of rich colour.   Once the sun has risen and revealed the mist, the colour of one light on the narrow boat is very homely and inviting.   The Cormorants are just comical and make me smile!

Golden Retriever Puppies

A lovely commission - I shall be taking photographs of these six puppies (all male) during the first eight weeks of their life so that when they are weaned and transfer to their new home, there is a photographic record of those early days to go with them.    Erin often feeds them at the same time and once the puppies have full tummies they continue to lie, often where they fed, in a row, looking like uncooked sausage rolls!   Actually, they are gorgeous..............

Deer at Woburn Abbey Park

I was at the Sculpture Gallery in Woburn Abbey Park today and although it wasn't possible to stop and take photographs of the Deer on the way in, I did 'snatch' a few on the way out, through a car window.    The rutting season is now and although here there aren't any photographs of the stags with moss or leaf mould on their antlers, that was seen earlier.

....and then there's Frankie Dettori

The only jockey I recognised.............

Jockeys

It was exciting being that close to the action in the parade ring and seeing the expressions on the faces of jockeys in anticipation of another race.   One has to wonder what they were thinking..........