Birds & beasts

A recent cocktail from Kelsey Park (Beckenham), Whipsnade Zoo and WWT Barnes. All taken with K-5 IIs and Sigma 100-300mm f4.


1 - proof that red pandas have a wider repertoire than sleep


2 - ring-necked parakeet: looks like a captive, but is nowadays native


3 - Egyptian goose: once captive, but now increasingly common on lakes and nature reserves in the South-East


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5 - red panda responds to accusations that it doesn't do anything but sleep


6 - defence of the realm


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Why did I sell my 100-300 ??!!!

Some beautiful captures there, love the lion shot.

Great set, love the Panda

Great shots!

Lovely sharp shots.

I've just bought a 100-300 f4 and TC - really looking forward to receiving it.

Lovely images Simon. @ snapychappy: That lion is a tiger Same result if you got into it's pen though, you're lunch.