Flight Maintenance

[Nighthound]

Female Belted Kingfisher preening after a feed. Canon 5D / 100-400L / Tripod & Camo Cover Up.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/kfcls.jpg

NH

[cool breeze]

Guess I know now. Got a link for the camo gear??

[col4bin]

Guess I know now. Got a link for the camo gear??

lenscoat.com

to the OP...nice picture.

[ajosteve]

Steve you really have that Kingfisher in the palm of your hand...such sharp shots like I've never seen on this bird...how far away are you? Just amazing...steve

[enjoy]

Awesome shot!!

[downywp]

Excellent shot, very sharp with great details and a cool pose!:)

[hTr]

That is one for the Books!!!! Just Outstanding, Steve

I believe that is one of the best I've Seen!!!

[Nighthound]

Thanks everyone. The little lady chose a shady spot(nice light on most other perches) but I'm happy she pause for a split second to help avoid blur.

Steve, I was about 15 feet or so.

NH

[canonloader]

That is just awesome, to get that close. I'm headed for Wally World to look over their camo fabric. ;)

[Najo]

Wow! excellent!

[Nighthound]

Thanks Mitch and Najo.

Mitch, if they don't have what you want check Bass Pro Sop. 12 x 5 piece is what I use($25).

NH

[Gary Fairhead]

Super image here of a skitish bird that has absolutely no idea you are there....Excellent!

[Flo]

Amazing shot........truly great.

[GyRob]

super shot any closer he would be IN your lens ;)
Rob.

[sugarzebra]

A superb shot in every way Steve...perfect.

[bromm]

Yeah I think you have the bragging rights on the Kingfisher now.:D Fantastic job Steve!

[jorj7]

Excellent shot Steve. Great detail and color.

[woollyback]

Great shot - love it

Rob

[Celestron]

Fabulous shot Steve ! I saw my first one ever out here south of town at a small river creek that runs through this area with lots' of low trees and brush . No chance to get this one tho , too close to the hwy and i'd have to get on private land to even find it and more than likely will never see it again :( . It's not normal for them to be this far north in w tex . Usually they are in the southern part of w tex .

[Nighthound]

Thanks very much everyone for the kind words.

NH

[JC4]

Amazing!

[johnkermit1]

yep yep, nice shot!
i was thinking just earlier about a blind or some camo of some sort..then i sit and i wait...
very very great shot of this bird. . i see one on the powerlines adjoining HW17 in yulee FL
alot. he looks down on the creek waters and marsh!

[Nighthound]

Thanks John C and John K.

John K, find a low perch or perches that the bird visits in the morning hours. Find a place to set up under camo and you'll get your chances. They almost always return to productive perches. Sounds like the one you've spotted has its territory claimed.

NH

[Stephen Stephen]

Incredible shot Steve.

[Nighthound]

Thanks Stephen, much appreciated.

So with winter cranking up, what are some of your targets for the cold season up there?

NH

[gymell]

Nice! You know when they are preening you've done a good job of getting close.

[aligater]

Stunning capture Steve, superb detail / exposure, give yourself a BIG pat on the back.

[Sindri Skulason]

Wow...amazing shot. Simply perfect. I'm impressed. Outstanding technique on display here. :-)

[Tshoe]

Another great Kingfisher shot NH. Your holding out on me:>)

Terry

[johnkermit1]

Thanks John C and John K.

Sounds like the one you've spotted has its territory claimed.

NH

i think he has claimed it, and for many yeays i have seen one at the same spot...im not sure how long they live, maybe it is generations returning to the same spot...

[aflues]

That's a great shot.