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.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
They are VERY busy birds.
ReplyDeleteNice photos Camera Girl.
ReplyDeleteBeauty!
ReplyDeleteKingfisher by David Wood
ReplyDeleteThe 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!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, great captures! They are awesome birds. Usually very shy around me! Have a happy day and week ahead!
ReplyDeleteAnd without fish in its beak bird beautifully presented. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteYour ability to capture these elusive birds, and so beautifully, is humbling.
ReplyDeleteWow! Good job with the photos.
ReplyDeleteA beauty!
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted to once again she a wonderful photo of a bird I've never seen in person. Great capture.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Very pretty little bird.
ReplyDeleteThose are great shots! They are such a great looking bird.
ReplyDeleteYou are showing us an almost infinite variety of amazing birds!
ReplyDeleteYou are showing us an almost infinite variety of amazing birds!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! Nice pics.
ReplyDeleteWell, after all, he is a 'king-fisher'. Wonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome, feathered "king" he is!! Terrific captures as always! Hope you have a beautiful day!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of that beautiful kingfisher!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
What a beautiful little kingfisher! Maybe you'll be luckier next time!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots, EG!
ReplyDeletegreat photos of a very handsome bird
ReplyDeleteI can never come close to getting a good shot of a kingfisher! These are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome bird.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bird!
ReplyDeleteHe is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, you have such patience with birds..
ReplyDeletevery nice!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteFine job!
ReplyDeleteAloha
These are amazing shots.
ReplyDeleteYour first photo of the kingfisher shows him off nicely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and a super cool bird!
ReplyDeleteGreat one, Tina!
Have a Wonderful Day!
Peace :)
He's just so cute :)
ReplyDeleteBoth are such clear captures. well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the Kingfisher. It is such a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of a beautiful bird! I would love to hear its chatter.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! What a great sighting!
ReplyDeleteFabulous images
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots, Tina! She's almost comical with her big, fluffed head and little tail!
ReplyDeleteI love these birds!
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