Friday 14 September 2012

Fish on a Friday


A male Kingfisher, told from a female on account of his all black bill, the female has an orange base to the lower part of the bill, a kind of lipstick! The above bird was seen on my recent trip to the Ouse Washes and was seen fishing and at one point I managed to get a couple of shots of the bird with a fish in his bill, not great as the sun decided to go in and so the bird is a bit dark. More practice required.



12 comments:

  1. I think its a great picture John especially the first one. Wish I could get one like it.

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    1. Thanks Roy, I am fairly happy with the first one, shame the others are so dodgy!
      J

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  2. The first is particularly nice John. I would be happy with any photo of a Kingfisher, I've never managed one!

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    1. Thanks Jan, I am sure that you will soon. :)
      J

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  3. Great pictures, I have never been able to catch one on camera, they are too quick for me. First pic is brilliant.

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    1. Thanks Gillian,
      I wouldn't even attempt one in flight, sitting on a perch is just about right for my skill level!
      J

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  4. I would consider ANY photo of one of these as great! They are the coolest Kingfishers...love their colors! Have a great day:)

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