A warm sunny morning and a report last night from a birder friend that the young egrets were showing well in Owl Copse enticed me out with the 'big' lens.
Here are some of the shots taken. Sometimes we local birders fall into the trap of taking these bird for granted, nesting on our doorstep!
Cattle Egret...adult
Cattle Egret...youngster
As I was watching the egrets this Sedge Warbler appeared in the bush just in front of me.
These are just a few of the photos....I did get a bit carried away but it was interesting and entertaining!
On returning to the beach a large number of vehicles had descended on the 'old' carpark and people and vans carrying a range of equipment was being offloaded including generators, lighting, tripods and various decorative pieces! Cables swamped our neighbours property which was being set up as as a film set. Olive trees and bushes of various types and sizes were being manhandled into position and whole episode was somewhat sureal!
A complete catering operation was being prepared in the car park and a fully equipped ambulance car specialising in covering special events and film sets was at the ready to cover any eventuality or mishap!
Apparently the operation was to create an advert for a well known supermarket food chain
It all happens on Pagham Beach but it is usually a very peaceful location as no doubt this artist appreciates. Long may it continue that way!
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