Belted Kingfisher - Pose & Prize

Could you point him towards Peoria? We have bigger fish! Excellent shots, Al.

The are beautiful and amazing shots Allan, congratulations. I think you deserve a prize for these.

ardeekay wrote in post #17106387
Could you point him towards Peoria? We have bigger fish! Excellent shots, Al.

Bigger fish than us? I wonder....
Thanks, Rog.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #17107671
The are beautiful and amazing shots Allan, congratulations. I think you deserve a prize for these.

Thank you, Lester; I appreciate it.

Al

Your prize I think Al is to know that what you share is seen by the few that post here regularly and can appreciate the effort you put in to your images. I know I do

Pondrader wrote in post #17109176
Your prize I think Al is to know that what you share is seen by the few that post here regularly and can appreciate the effort you put in to your images. I know I do

You are very kind, Jeff; thank you.
Al

oh my- and wow!

CaptBob wrote in post #17113758
oh my- and wow!

I'll take that as a compliment; thank you, Bob.
Al

Talk about a cocky Kingfisher Al!
That pose is all about angles, but beautiful ones as this one is obviously on alert about something. And I can only assume that the bullhead population is suffering mightily due to the presence of these master fishermen....uh, birds

Fantastic shots ! That 500mm is a nice lens for sure . That KF is eating what looks like a baby catfish . I'm amazed how they are able to swallow and not get stuck even if it is head first . They better not burb for sure !

A great set Allan, beautiful IQ.

CamFan01 wrote in post #17116178
Talk about a cocky Kingfisher Al!
That pose is all about angles, but beautiful ones as this one is obviously on alert about something. And I can only assume that the bullhead population is suffering mightily due to the presence of these master fishermen....uh, birds

They do indeed seem to have a cocky look about them; thanks for commenting, Steve.

Celestron wrote in post #17116636
Fantastic shots ! That 500mm is a nice lens for sure . That KF is eating what looks like a baby catfish . I'm amazed how they are able to swallow and not get stuck even if it is head first . They better not burb for sure !

Thank you kindly. We don't have catfish in our lake, so bullhead it is. On several occasions over the years I have seen them pulverize a bullhead before swallowing it so that they are sure it is dead and soft and cannot deploy their spines.

Joe52 wrote in post #17116830
A great set Allan, beautiful IQ.

Thank you, Joe; I appreciate it.

Al

CDMOOSE wrote in post #17117192
Thank you kindly. We don't have catfish in our lake, so bullhead it is. On several occasions over the years I have seen them pulverize a bullhead before swallowing it so that they are sure it is dead and soft and cannot deploy their spines.

Al

Bullhead is just one of the 27 different kinds of catfish . I remember seeing new groups of baby catfish swimming close to the water top but don't try pick one up bare handed like I did when I was young . I got both side barbs at the same time ith one little fellar . Talk about sting !! Lasted for hours !

Excellent shots Al

Kevin A wrote in post #17118287
Excellent shots Al

Thanks, Kevin.
Al

Outstanding shots AL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!