Kingfisher - the photographer learned a fun fact!
May 11, 2013 18:14:55 #
Since I saw this kingfisher across the road from river, and sitting on this same post two different visits, I figured I should read up on their nesting habits. Ayuh, now it makes sense:
"They begin building their nest by taking turns digging a tunnel into an earthen bank near their fishing territory. Using their bills to dig a tunnel and their feet to push dirt and debris out behind them. The tunnel will be 3 to 7 feet long when completed and the eggs will be laid in total darkness."
Shot with Canon SX50.
"They begin building their nest by taking turns digging a tunnel into an earthen bank near their fishing territory. Using their bills to dig a tunnel and their feet to push dirt and debris out behind them. The tunnel will be 3 to 7 feet long when completed and the eggs will be laid in total darkness."
Shot with Canon SX50.
May 11, 2013 18:19:05 #
May 11, 2013 18:28:54 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Since I saw this kingfisher across the road from r... (show quote)
Great shots of the male Kingfisher, it is cool how they nest
May 11, 2013 18:29:15 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Since I saw this kingfisher across the road from r... (show quote)
Great shots and thanks for the fun facts
May 11, 2013 18:31:08 #
May 11, 2013 19:10:10 #
May 11, 2013 19:11:19 #
May 11, 2013 19:15:54 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Since I saw this kingfisher across the road from r... (show quote)
Wow, excellent shots Linda and you found the nest to. :thumbup: Thanks for the info. There's a sand pit on the other side of the pond where I've been shooting. I'm going to look around over there. :-)
May 11, 2013 19:26:12 #
tramsey wrote:
Great shots of a hard to shoot bird :thumbup: :thumbup:
Great shots of a hard to shoot bird :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thank you!
May 11, 2013 19:28:35 #
LDM5 wrote:
Wow, excellent shots Linda and you found the nest to. :thumbup: Thanks for the info. There's a sand pit on the other side of the pond where I've been shooting. I'm going to look around over there. :-)
Thanks for viewing! Let us know how the hunt goes. I would not get close to this one, even if I could climb the dozens of feet nearly straight up the hillside :) , because I try to keep a respectful distance and not stress them. My photos were taken at the full zoom and cropped a little.
May 11, 2013 19:30:38 #
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May 11, 2013 20:02:57 #
Wow, are you ever doing well with that new camera! Great job on these. Most impressive!
May 11, 2013 21:10:22 #
May 11, 2013 21:33:52 #
Thank you all so much. I'm having so much fun with this camera, I'm afraid the SLR is going to gather dust :)
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