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.
Wonderful to see John...
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrew,
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Great captures non the less John.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, too kind,
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I think its a great picture John especially the first one. Wish I could get one like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy, I am fairly happy with the first one, shame the others are so dodgy!
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The first is particularly nice John. I would be happy with any photo of a Kingfisher, I've never managed one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan, I am sure that you will soon. :)
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Great pictures, I have never been able to catch one on camera, they are too quick for me. First pic is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gillian,
DeleteI wouldn't even attempt one in flight, sitting on a perch is just about right for my skill level!
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I would consider ANY photo of one of these as great! They are the coolest Kingfishers...love their colors! Have a great day:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy, you too.
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