Female kingfisher

[brianholland]

My did my wife Margaret consider herself fortunate to get the opportunity to take a few shots of this female.
It was freezing and the wind bone chilling when all of a sudden she turned up without warning and in total silence.
She then proceeded to provide Margaret with unforgettable poses so dispite the cold she managed a few which I hope you will share with us.

Brian Holland

[phil messenger]

HI
Great pics, i have never seen a kingfisher, would love to see one, let alone photograph one.

[JeffH]

A nice series there Brian - well done Margaret

And glad to see the bird managed a catch to help keep her sustained in the cold weather.

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers, Barn Owls & Avocets)

[actionfinch]

beautiful pics... well done

[Farplace]

Someone brought me an injured kingfisher a couple of years ago. It had flown into a window and was concussed. I passed the bird on to a police wildlife liason officer with a licence for kingfishers, and the bird made a full recovery. Briefly I held the bird in my hands - it was like holding a rainbow.

[Littlesparrow]

Well worth braving the cold for, i have only ever seen them at a distance.

[Naturenutz]

Lovely Shots,looks like it was a 3 spined stickleback that lined her stomach

[miccro]

great photos- well worth the wait+ cold