A-Z Challenge 2025

K is for Kingfisher 

Alas, I cannot find a better photo than this one. Kingfishers are elusive and shy birds and very challenging to approach.  

Still, I'm rather proud of this one, caught in mid-dive.  It was too far away for the level of detail I'd like and this pre-dates my getting a camera that's specifically designed for fast moving subjects - and I was very new to this.  One day I will get a better picture of one of these beautiful and speedy little guys!
 

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  1. Donna B. McNicol13 April 2025 at 12:20

    Wow! Beautiful shot...

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  2. Anne E.G. Nydam13 April 2025 at 13:56

    We have lots of kingfishers near us, but like you I have never managed to get a really good picture of one -- but vow that SOMEDAY I will! I do enjoy them very much.
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  3. Birgit13 April 2025 at 14:03

    I think this is pretty good. You got him in mid dive and that's no easy feat!

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