First day with the 500D

New toy arrived yesterday so, with the wind finally died down and the sun out, I was keen to get to Ferry Meadows for a go. The first shot was taken at home before the sun came up and is of the heron that has taken to perching on the roofs here.

Grey Heron Ardea cinerea


Mute Swan Cygnus olor




Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus


Canon EOS 500D 70-300mm IS USM