photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
fotabug | all galleries >> Past PAD Galleries >> Photo-A-Day - 2016 > Beautiful Belted Kingfisher
previous | next
13-MAR-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Beautiful Belted Kingfisher

I have long wanted to get a good shot of a Belted Kingfisher. They are so shy and elusive, I always had trouble getting close enough. The other day, I was able to get a nice photo of this male Kingfisher with the long zoom on my camera. I was thrilled! The photo was shot at Delta Ponds.

One time, while at Alton Baker Park, I heard a loud crash in the water by the trail. I thought it was a branch from a tree hitting the water. When I looked, out from under the surface came a Belted Kingfisher, flying away. I couldn't tell if it had a fish. It all happened so fast that I just stood there in shock. When I finally recovered, all I got was a shot of its tail as it flew off.

Some interesting information about the Kingfisher: http://birdweb.org/birdweb/bird/belted_kingfisher

Nikon COOLPIX P900
1/160s f/8.0 at 357.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
share
Karen Moen16-Mar-2016 06:16
Thank you for sharing this marvelous image of a beautiful bird. Voted.
Nirvan Hope15-Mar-2016 18:33
What good luck! A fine shot.
Steve Thuman15-Mar-2016 12:55
Very nice!
Julie Oldfield15-Mar-2016 04:33
Very sharp!! Great image. V
Buz Kiefer14-Mar-2016 23:57
Not so easy to get these guys to stay still. Fine photo and a nice perch.
RAYMOND DONDZILA 14-Mar-2016 18:16
Difficult shot, but nice catch. Good one, Vern
Tom Munson14-Mar-2016 16:02
Terrific image of this hard to photograph bird. He is a beauty.
Alexander Kazakov14-Mar-2016 13:24
So nice shot! V
Marisa Livet14-Mar-2016 11:03
Well found and masterly captures
Yvonne14-Mar-2016 10:17
Looks quite a small bird, quite different to our kookaburras, but a similar beak. Great shot Vern! v
Martin Lamoon14-Mar-2016 09:34
Excellent shot of this fine bird.
v
Roger Bailey14-Mar-2016 08:32
A superb image of this nice little bird.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS14-Mar-2016 07:52
That sure is a beautiful shot of this Kingfisher! V
Chris Gibbins14-Mar-2016 07:45
Wow, that's a most unusual bird; fascinating capture, Vern. Well done. V.
Helen Betts14-Mar-2016 07:35
Such an interesting looking bird, and nicely captured!
globalgadabout14-Mar-2016 06:20
well done...these are livewire birds..
Richard Glenn14-Mar-2016 05:09
Wonderful catch, such a cute little guy. V
Paul Milholland14-Mar-2016 04:32
Congrats of getting a shot of this guy.
Art Kennedy 14-Mar-2016 04:19
Congrats, Vern. Nicely done and what a handsome guy!
John Shen Photography14-Mar-2016 02:59
Ahhh.. super beautiful capture of this cutie! :)
Dan Greenberg14-Mar-2016 02:58
Shows you how much I know - I did not even know there were kingfishers anywhere in the US. Wonderful capture of him, Vern. ~BV~
Hank Vander Velde14-Mar-2016 02:51
Beautiful sharp shot with the P900 Vern.
Laura Milholland14-Mar-2016 02:47
Just superb, Vern! He's one I've always been hopeful to someday get a shot of also. Congratulations on such a marvelous shot! BV
Ruth Voorhis14-Mar-2016 02:43
Excellent shot, Vern! V
Jim Coffman14-Mar-2016 02:36
What a nice image!! Well done...
Bea.14-Mar-2016 02:12
What a thrill to catch this little fellow, love that wild hairdo.
J Ponces14-Mar-2016 02:10
AH! A Kingfisher I never saw! How lucky!
graham 14-Mar-2016 02:04
super shot Vern
Walter Otto Koenig14-Mar-2016 01:58
Nice sharp shot with great detail. "V"
Greg W14-Mar-2016 01:51
Wow Vern, These guys are fast and around here they really don't like having their picture taken and take off the second you think I can get a shot. Nice shot!
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment