Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Belted Kingfisher

Female Belted Kingfisher

I took this photo a month or so ago but have kept it waiting in my files, thinking I might get a better photo. BUT it has been too hot and muggy lately to visit the marsh where this bird hangs out.  I was lucky to get this shot because another belted kingfisher thinks this area is his/her territory and just after I made this shot, it chased this female away!

Added later:

Diving kingfisher

Thanks, Andy! You reminded me that I had this photo in my archives!

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34 comments:

  1. AndySeptember 8, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    I like watching Kingfishers dive into the after their prey.

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  2. MersadSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    Love the framing of this shot.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. RevrunnerSeptember 8, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Musn't chase the females away. :-)

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  4. MadSnapperSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    love the diving bird.. wow, he is after his food for sure... i like the top feathers on the king fisher, so sharp and clear and pretty

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  5. AndySeptember 8, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    That's what I like... the dive. :))

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  6. JeevanSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Superb capture and great click with the diver! Hope u get more wonderful photos on the belted one.

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  7. KateSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Kingfishers are spectacular birds! Photos of them always remind me of the first line of Gerard Manley Hopkins poem: As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame;

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  8. DarlaSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful bird, like the diving shot

    Darla

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  9. KathySeptember 8, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    A pretty bird indeed!

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  10. SnapSeptember 8, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Gorgeous! I love kingfishers ...

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  11. 21 WitsSeptember 8, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Such a cutie and what an incredible dive as well!

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  12. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 8, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    What a little beauty EG, brilliant shot of the dive, I would love to capture a shot like this!

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  13. DeniseinVASeptember 8, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Fantastic shots, a real beauty of a bird.

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  14. Small City ScenesSeptember 8, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    I have only two pics of Kingfishers--they are too flighty to get a good pic.
    MB

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  15. William KendallSeptember 8, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful captures!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 8, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    It's a very pretty bird!

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  17. RedPatSeptember 8, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Fabulous, EG! Love that dive too!

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  18. eileeninmdSeptember 8, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Wow, awesome shots of the Kingfisher. The second shot is amazing. Have a happy week!

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  19. Phil SladeSeptember 8, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    I rarely see pictures of Belted Kingfishers, let alone any in-flight shots. Your pictures are truly unique - lovely work.

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  20. orvokkiSeptember 8, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    What a lovely bird. These photos are spectacular.

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  21. cieldequimperSeptember 8, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Blimey, what a haircut! :-) Fantastic shots!

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  22. Silver ParrotSeptember 8, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Nice! Kingfishers are still on my list of "DRAT - I JUST missed it" shots.

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  23. Hootin AnniSeptember 8, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Wonderful!!! I just now learned about the female/male belted kingfisher being that the female of this species is the larger and brighter colored. I too saw a belted kingfisher which I am planning on sharing at my bird photo blog this Saturday.

    Excellent....it says "Tina"...so, EG is Tina? Now I know!!!

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  24. Ruth HiebertSeptember 8, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Both are great shots. These birds are not that easy to get close too,at least not in my area.

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  25. RoseSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    These are wonderful! I would be totally happy with them.

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  26. StephanieSeptember 8, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Fabulous shots!

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  27. KaySeptember 8, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Whoa! I'm so glad Andy reminded you of the second shot. It's amazing! I love the shot of the female, but it's terrific and special to see this guy in motion. Love these photos!

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    The first shot is great, but I love that action shot too!

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  29. HalcyonSeptember 9, 2015 at 2:52 AM

    Wow! That diving kingfisher shot is spectacular.

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  30. Margaret Birding For PleasureSeptember 9, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    Fabulous shot of the diving Kingfisher

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  31. Jenn JilksSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Wow! What fun!

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  32. Nette CeciliaSeptember 9, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Lovley photo ,Nette

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  33. Susan AndersonSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Cool bird, dive bomber and all.

    =)

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  34. A Colorful WorldSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    They are both great shots!

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