The Eastern Kingbird is distinguished from other Kingbirds by a white tip on the end of its black tail. Kingbirds feed on insects.
The Belted Kingfisher is the second bird shown here with a 'KING' in its name. Kingfishers are fish eating birds and these beautiful creatures plunge into the water head first in search of their prey. I always know when a Kingfisher is around for I am alerted to its presence by its harsh clattering sound.
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That's a perfect shot of the Kingfisher.My husband and I have been trying to get some pictures of the Kingfisher this year.My success has not been that great.
ReplyDeleteYou can join Tom on this one. Excellent 'K's.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, especially the second one where the tip of the kingfisher's wing the water touches. Very beautiful!
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These are great pictures. Nice blog too, love the short poems and the covered bridges.
ReplyDeleteRay
You always have the most "alive" photographs of the day. Very well done.
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I cannot express how magnificent that sceond shot is.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you captured the Kingfisher and all the information about the birds. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteI'm learning to appreciate nature via other peoples' blogs..... other peoples' eyes,really. As for the Autumn colours, it makes me realise how much we miss in Evergreen Australia.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot of the kingfisher! I've never heard of a kingbird before. I wonder if we have them around here. (Chicagoland)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are ready for the bird count! I am looking forward to see what you see in your yard. I'll "tune in" tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteAmazing Kingfisher photograph. We have them here in the Everglades ... to a rule they roost every couple rungs of the telephone cables that run along the famed Tamiami Trial between Naples and Miami.
ReplyDeleteBut there a winter bird down here, if I am not mistaken.
Very nice! I really like the second one, the way the water catched the reflection as it glides over the water.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pictures. Nice post.
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ReplyDeleteI remember seeing Kingfishers along the highway taking while driving out to the Florida Keys when we visited there several years ago during the month of February. Thanks for the information about the Everglades location.
Lovedly kingfisher pics! I am now getting a better idea of what they are like thanks to you and Tom!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What amazing pictures. The unfurled wingspan of the kingfisher is awesome.
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The second photo of the kingfisher and its reflection in the water is awesome.
ReplyDeleteBear((( )))
They are both beautiful. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteWe had a pair of Kingfishers last summer. What a racket those two could make. It was so much fun, but I never got a photo like this one.. amazing..
ReplyDeleteThat's the second kingfisher I've seen and I'll say the same thing: how did you get such a good photo?! They're always whizzing by too fast for me!
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ReplyDeleteWith a lot of luck and holding down the shutter as it was whizzing by.... some things you can't plan, you just hope you've gotten a few good shots. The thing is; be optimistic and keep on trying.
Love the shot of the Belted Kingfisher. Even though it's not technically perfect - but a) just getting the chance to shoot one, and then getting such a great result, even though you weren't prepared is just awesome. The reflection and colors are excellent!
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Don't now how I missed these! I love that kingfisher shot with the trailing wing tip and reflection. The Kingbird is pretty, too. I've seldom seen either of these birds.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, Ann. I love the wonderful colours on the kingfisher.
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