Belted Kingfisher ?

[clivingston]

It has been a while since I have posted and I think it shows . However I was very excited to see this guy ( A first for me ). Thanks for looking.

[Gary Fairhead]

i understand your excitement. These birds don't give many opportunities but you took good advantage of this one. Nice environment, perch, poses, light...very nice. Good to see you posting again Chris:D

[dancad]

Excellent environment shot. I think I prefer the second one for the similar line direction between the KF and its perch.

[Anthony J Howe]

These are very good shots Chris, they have good exposure, nice focus good texture on the branches and lovely environment, well done.

[Mitcon]

What can I say that hasn't been said, Bravo indeed on these very nice captures. Well done.

[justin carpenter]

Great shots Chris. Speaking of kingfisher.....today at school my mate found a sacred kingfisher on the ground that couldn't fly. He assumed it fell out of a nest or something. He picked it up and gave it to me. I was carrying around a kingfisher for about 20 minutes! This is my favourite bird so of course I was excited and did not want to let him go. We took it to the vet and a wildlife rehabilitator is now looking after it. Anyway...just thought I would share my exiting story with some people.

[Paul A]

Great shots of a tough bird, well done.

[Sindri Skulason]

Very good shots indeed. :-)

[clivingston]

Thanks to all who have commented !

[Rubberhead]

Belted Kingfisher male. Beautiful shot of a great bird.

[busbyea]

Any time you get close to these very skittish birds; Fire Away...
Did well with your image. Nice habitat, with great looking perch for the Kingkisher.
Good exposure along with very good contrasting details.

[reewik]

Nice job....

[Reyno]

Congrats Cris, you did a good job capturing that Belted Kingfisher.