A couple of weeks ago I spent a day in a Kingfisher hide. Yes, a hide set up specifically to photograph these wonderful but hard to spot birds. I arrived at the site in Shropshire and was in place by 8:30am. After that it was a case of getting comfortable and being ready for the bird when it turned up. It wasn't a long wait, and within just 15 minutes a male had been in and landed on the perch before diving to catch a fish. After that he can every hour, before tailing off the visits in the afternoon.
It was a very special day and a very special bird, one of my favourites, and I managed to get my best every shots too. Normally there are branches in the way, or it is a long way in the distance. That day was just magical.
Come and relive my day here:
That's a great film you've taken of it and the Kingfisher is very beautiful. I also enjoyed seeing all the daffodils.
ReplyDeleteHello Adam,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great series of photos of the kingfisher.
It is also a beautiful spot to photograph the kingfisher without disturbing them.
I wish you a lovely weekend.
All the best, Irma
Hello, Adam
ReplyDeleteYour kingfisher is beautiful, they are really shy here. It is great you could use a hide to take your photos. Beautiful series. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.
...Adam, you captured it beautifully, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful shots. What a magical day you had.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing, amazing photos. That Kingfisher is spectacular!!!
ReplyDeleteKingfishers are a wonderful collection of species and I love that they are found in so many places on all the continents but Antarctica. Here in North America we have so llittle kingfisher diversity compared to other locales.
ReplyDeleteWoW!!! amazing captures!! this bird has such beautiful colors!! you were very lucky to see it in just 15 minutes!! have a great sunday!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic captures of the kingfisher, well done!
ReplyDeleteYour photos of the Kingfisher are perfect for seeing the incredible detail on its entire body!
ReplyDeleteThese shots are amazing.I've never seen a kingfisher. What a great day and great opportunity to photograph this beautiful bird.
ReplyDeletestunning captures
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