Wildlife
15.12.22
Found this over friendly pheasant in Saumarez Park. Obviously gets fed a lot because he pretty much chased me as I walked away.
///fairgrounds.squashed.outclassed
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
240mm / ƒ5.6 / 1/160s / ISO 500
14.11.22
Who knew that a ‘seagull’ doesn’t actually exist, its just a term used for the vast family of seabird species.
This one actually has a dark brown head in the summer apparently and was also a little bit mouthy!
///blank.swimmer.pulp
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
185mm / ƒ7.1 / 1/800s / ISO 200
29.03.22
Found these little fluff balls wandering down the road towards Saints Bay. Hopefully the dense woodland around will protect them from the seagulls.
///gasps.weakening.fundraisers
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L
40mm / ƒ7.1 / 1/250s / ISO 400
16.11.20
Never in my life have I been able to get close to a buzzard in the wild until today. Down a lane near Rocquaine, I spotted this buzzard perched in a tree. Wound down the window and slowly drove closer and closer until I was pretty much underneath it. The thing that scared it was an attack from another buzzard which came out of nowhere!
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
250mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/250s / ISO 320
06.11.20
The latest prickly visitor to find it’s way into our garden, how, I still have no idea. I’ve found one small gap in the fence, possible big enough for a baby hog to squeeze though. He had ticks on his face so I took him to the GSPCA where I named him Jalfrezi, after my favourite cuisine!
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
200mm / ƒ6.3 / 1/125s / ISO 500
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
29.06.20
Feeling fed up, tired and frustrated with no inspiration, this robin landed on a fence next to me just as I opened my boot to put my gear away. He stayed for 5 shots then disappeared.
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
250mm / ƒ8.0 / 1/250s / ISO 250
24.06.20
Went for a sunrise walk down to St Martins Point, as you do, only to be attacked by a mob of seagulls. Once they’d chilled out, I soon found out why they were being so aggressive.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
190mm / ƒ/6.3 / 1/320s / ISO 400
09.03.20
Mooching around the park hoping to spot some ducklings, instead I had a stalker sneaking around me.
Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM
190mm / ƒ6.3 / 1/160s / ISO 320
05.09.19
Open fields and woodlands are a haven for dragonflies at this time of year. Saw three within 15 minutes but this one had just eaten a fly and was chilled out enough for me to get within touching distance.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L + Extension Tube
180mm / ƒ/7.1 / 1/250s / ISO 400
20.08.19
It’s not every day an opportunity slaps you in the face, but today was one of those days. Driving along the coast I caught sight of this owl swooping down and then perched on this branch.
The down side, the adrenaline to get the shot was so intense, even image stabilization struggled with the camera shake!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/6.3 / 1/160s / ISO 400
27.06.19
Easy pickings in Candie Gardens with this Heron being an almost permanent resident. Needed a more challenging shot, making use of the backlit leaves in the evening sun.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/400s / ISO 250
02.06.19
Heading back around the coast as the fog was rolling in, this pheasant caught my eye just chillin on his perch.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/4.0 / 1/400s / ISO 400
26.04.19
Numerous visits over the last few days to photograph the ducklings and I finally settled on this shot. As the rain was passing over, the ducks took shelter under mum and after ten minutes they all started to emerge.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/125s / ISO 640
09.04.19
Has to be the most unsubtle bird on the island. Walking the lanes, minding my own business I hear this pheasant hundreds of metres away then it flaps about almost saying, oi you, I’m over here! Got pretty close too so he obviously didn’t give two poops about my presence.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.6 / 1/400s / ISO 200
08.04.19
Tried photographing these coots a few times last week but just couldn’t get close enough. Today however they happily came within touching distance.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/640s / ISO 250
27.03.19
Spring is always a magical time of year and another essence is the ducklings. Expect a few more photographs in the coming weeks!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/1250s / ISO 400
16.03.19
A guaranteed find on the Fishing Quay at this time of year.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
175mm / ƒ/4.0 / 1/500s / ISO 500
06.03.19
For those days when inspiration is running very low, head to a local park and just wander round aimlessly. Most of the time something will stick out. If it doesn’t, just look harder!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
180mm / ƒ/4.5 / 1/200s / ISO 400
27.02.19
This heron really doesn’t care about people, he’s more interested in catching every last fish in the pond. It’s easy to find and photograph, the personal challenge is trying to capture him in the best possible light. This was about 09:30 and apart from a few blown out feathers, I think I’m finally happy and can let this one go.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
125mm / ƒ/4.5 / 1/400s / ISO 320