Ever since I've been trail walking by the river I've been hearing, and occasionally seeing, fleeting glimpses of a
Belted Kingfisher. Tonight I was finally successful in getting capturing it on film. I have 3 very grainy shots of a female, of which this is the best -
On the other hand, much closer to home (okay, at home, above the front door) I don't have proof yet that our latest Mourning Dove chicks have hatched. I was estimating that they should have hatched around Monday or Tuesday but so far we haven't seen any sign. I took this shot of papa on the nest just after dinner tonight.
I haven't seen a Kingfisher in years! Great catch! Isn't he lovely?
ReplyDeleteThe Kingfisher is a "she" apparently the males don't have the lower stripe (the "rufous" or red one).
ReplyDeleteBelted Kingfisher, what a beautiful bird! Grainy or not, you were downright lucky to catch that!
ReplyDeleteThe doves are so sweet looking aren't they?
Now I am really impressed! I've never seena kingfisher. Hope you have some dove chicks soon.
ReplyDeleteI certainly can appreciate those pictures, I love birds. That Kingfisher is awesome. Love the color. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteI would have had a shot of papa on the table, just before dinner tonight. Nice closeups.
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