European Kingfisher by danob
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This is one of the most stunning of our little birds less than 6 inches.. In Europe it is getting rare amd in the UK this is due to the extraction of too much water from Rivers, and the classic sort of habitat with the sort of earthen banks they need to make nests in. In the past high river lines and floods made these..
Earthen banks on water bodies are of crucial importance to kingfishers, because they nest in excavated holes. Rivers with bare, steep banks are indispensable, where holes can occur only on non-developed banks during floods.
Comments (39)
very nice shot. fortunately, they dont have to depend on the UK for survival, and they probably prefer a rather warmer climate (i once saw one fishing in salt water in the Middle East). Most species of Kingfisher are tropical anyway...
Fine photo with wonderful detail. ;-)
A precious creature, to be sure, and such a stunning shot. CC
Thank you Danny for this magnificent shot of very beautiful and elegant bird ! He becomes really rare, there are there only 300 couples for all Switzerland !
Beautiful bird, perfectly captured. An excellent photo!!
Beautiful pic of this little bird The colour and DOF is so GREAT and you shooted perfect...
Ciao Danny !!! This is probably one of the cutest bird on our little planet ! I love this "Martin Pescatore" ;o)))) I would like to have the joy to see one in this one one day ! A beautiful and touching portrait of this little guy Danny. I've seen the photography you've changed on your RR's homepage, nice to see you smiling, with all your toys in hands ;o))))) I wish you a very good afternoon my friend. Hugs
I can't get over how incredible your gallery is here. Amazing photographer you ARE!!!
Oh yes this is a georgous little kingfisher and as LouLou said related to our birds downunder. I love the bright highlights on his feathers, thanks for sharing. I hope that his kind survive mankinds thoughtlessness.