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11-02-2009, 07:28 PM
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| | | Fox - Part II
These snaps feature the same fox as in 'Fox - Part I'. He had doubled round behind me, crossed the track and then turned right following the hedgerow. I had simply crossed the road, and spotted him trotting along the hedgerow and through the water flooding the track.
I apologise for the quality of the snaps. I was using the 100-400 and 1.4 TC handheld and the snaps are uncropped. In addition, any sun was shining on the other side of the hedge.
The fox trotted through the deepish water, looking back to check that I was no threat   
Suddenly, a heron came into view and landed without seeing the fox, and vice versa. When I think how difficult it is for harmless me to get near a heron, and this one nearly lands on predator .........  
Suddenly, the heron realises it mistake and takes off.
Not only that, but what I think was a kestrel may be seen in the right hand quarter of the snap 
Quite a fascinating sequence.
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11-02-2009, 07:32 PM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
well Colincurry that must have been an exhilarating moment great experience 
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11-02-2009, 07:33 PM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
That's one day I you won't forget Colin. Nice one
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11-02-2009, 10:39 PM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
Wow, that's amazing you wont see that again..
To catch it on camera is great..  |
11-02-2009, 11:09 PM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
Brilliant photos of the fox and Heron.Like winning on the lottery. What a great tale for you to tell .
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11-02-2009, 11:10 PM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
What an exciting experience thanks for sharing! |
12-02-2009, 03:42 PM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
Fascinating pics Colin, many thanks! I always thought foxes hated getting their feet wet but he seems quite at home! Perhaps its a new sub-species of aquatic fox! |
12-02-2009, 03:47 PM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
Wow Colin,how lucky were you Wish i could get to see all 3 together. |
13-02-2009, 07:22 AM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
Thanks everyone for the comments.
I couldn't believe having another bite at the cherry and how it would turn out.
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13-02-2009, 07:44 AM
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| | | Re: Fox - Part II
Thanks everyone for the comments.
I couldn't believe having another bite at the cherry and how it would turn out.
Colin | | | |
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