Kingfisher - what a bird

[candyman]

Then some more, of different kinds:

White-throated kingfisher with a snake
(Canon 70D + Tamron 150-600, from quite a distance)

Wow, nice shot. And love to see different kind of kingfisher with different kind prey (instead of the usual fish )

 

[Maximilian]

Then some more, of different kinds:

White-throated kingfisher with a snake
(Canon 70D + Tamron 150-600, from quite a distance)

Wow, nice shot. And love to see different kind of kingfisher with different kind prey (instead of the usual fish )

+1
although I feel a little bit sorry for the snake. It reminds me of a European viper, quite threatened where I live.

 

[Kerry B]

Nice images everybody. Blue Breasted Kingfisher taken in the Gambia.

 

[Click]

Then some more, of different kinds:

White-throated kingfisher with a snake
(Canon 70D + Tamron 150-600, from quite a distance)

Wow, nice shot. And love to see different kind of kingfisher with different kind prey (instead of the usual fish )

+1 Well done, WhPh.

 

[candyman]

Nice images everybody. Blue Breasted Kingfisher taken in the Gambia.

That is a real nice one Kerry
I like the blue with black colors. Looks like he/she is wearing a 'mask'

 

[Kerry B]

Nice images everybody. Blue Breasted Kingfisher taken in the Gambia.

That is a real nice one Kerry
I like the blue with black colors. Looks like he/she is wearing a 'mask'

Thanks Candyman. The bird does have gorgeous colours and was very obliging allowing close approach. Lens 300f2.8.

 

[2n10]

Beautiful photos guys!!

 

[Quarantasei]

Beautiful photos of a beautiful bird, everyone!

I only ever saw one Kingfisher and it was really exciting, especially because I would have never thought to spot one where I was. It was a complete coincidence.

 

[Click]

Beautiful picture, Quarantasei.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Haven't seen one in years here in Alberta where I live but as a kid they were around (Belted). These photos are a real treat. I did see them in Haida Gwaii and managed to get some rather poor shots. They were not very sociable at all.

Jack

 

[AlanF]

Young female with tiny fish (Sigma 150-600mm at 400mm on 5DS R, 100% crop).

 

[zoliphoto]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the great shots! The Kingfisher is my favorite bird... this is my version

 

[Click]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the great shots! The Kingfisher is my favorite bird... this is my version

Hi zoliphoto,

Pretty cool shot.

Cheers

 

[StudentOfLight]

Kudos to all those great flight shots. Small (agile) birds in flight is still beyond my level of expertise. I would love to get some Malachite Kingfisher images in my portfolio. Makes me wish I lived closer to some wetlands.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Zoliphoto.
Fantastic, kingfisher learns to fish with a rod! Nicely done.

Cheers, Graham.

Hi guys,

Thanks for the great shots! The Kingfisher is my favorite bird... this is my version

 

[Mikehit]

Here are some from my local character.
Its surprising how much the plumage can change according to the light fro brilliant blue to muted blue-grey, but I found out recently that the feathers are hardly coloured at all - the colour comes not from pigments but from iridescence and how the light is refracted between the surfaces. Apparently the same as butterflies.

 

[Click]

Very nice series, Mikehit. I especially like the second picture.

 

[Kerry B]

Malachite Kingfisher with grub taken in Kenya.

 

[AlanF]

These wonderful photos from everyone have got me going. Here are some of mine, from my early days with a 100-400 Mk I on a 7D to 300/2.8 +2xTC on a 5DIII and 5DS R.

 

[AlanF]

And some more.