Female Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alycon)
Whenever I visit the McKenzie Marsh in Aurora, I listen for the chatter - a rattling sound - of a Belted Kingfisher, which means it's establishing its territory. Then it's time to look up to find the bird's perch over the creek that runs through the marsh because the bird is hunting for aquatic goodies, it's main diet.
Belted Kingfisher #2
I was hoping my lens would catch it with a fish in its mouth but I had no such luck. Maybe NEXT time!
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What a cracking looking bird - I really like kingfishers of any sort.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
They are VERY busy birds.
Nice photos Camera Girl.
Beauty!
Kingfisher by David Wood
The sudden flash of delicate blue
That lightning strike of wondrous true
There, gone in the blink of an eye,
And no matter how hard you try,
The only evidence were the rings
Of bright water that sweetly sings.
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Love the photo of that elusive bird!
What a cute little fellow and it seems he has a story to tell too!
Good morning, great captures! They are awesome birds. Usually very shy around me! Have a happy day and week ahead!
And without fish in its beak bird beautifully presented. Greetings.
Your ability to capture these elusive birds, and so beautifully, is humbling.
Wow! Good job with the photos.
A beauty!
I'm delighted to once again she a wonderful photo of a bird I've never seen in person. Great capture.
Darla
Very pretty little bird.
Those are great shots! They are such a great looking bird.
You are showing us an almost infinite variety of amazing birds!
You are showing us an almost infinite variety of amazing birds!
What a cutie! Nice pics.
Well, after all, he is a 'king-fisher'. Wonderful capture.
What a handsome, feathered "king" he is!! Terrific captures as always! Hope you have a beautiful day!!
Great shots of that beautiful kingfisher!
Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
What a beautiful little kingfisher! Maybe you'll be luckier next time!
Fabulous shots, EG!
great photos of a very handsome bird
I can never come close to getting a good shot of a kingfisher! These are wonderful!
What a handsome bird.
Gorgeous bird!
He is awesome!
Lovely pictures, you have such patience with birds..
very nice!
I haven't seen these birds very often and when I have they've been gone in a flash. It's wonderful to see such great shots!
Fine job!
Aloha
These are amazing shots.
Your first photo of the kingfisher shows him off nicely!
Beautiful photos and a super cool bird!
Great one, Tina!
Have a Wonderful Day!
Peace :)
He's just so cute :)
Both are such clear captures. well done.
Great photos of the Kingfisher. It is such a beautiful bird.
A new bird to me. Kingfishers we have but not a belted one with this colouring. Lovely birds, so tiny and not easy to capture. Great shot.
Great captures of a beautiful bird! I would love to hear its chatter.
I am sO envious! I see Kingfishers fairly often on both coasts. But I swear all I have to do is think the word camera and even if they've been sitting still for hours they take off. I have only ever managed one bad photo. But really I'm grateful to you for sharing, I love the bird and am happy to see such beautiful,portraits!
Beautiful photos! What a great sighting!
Fabulous images
Fabulous shots, Tina! She's almost comical with her big, fluffed head and little tail!
I love these birds!
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