My favorite bird from Africa
Aug 19, 2017 11:50:31 #
The Malachite Kingfisher is a tiny little species we spotted in Namibia and Bostwana along the Chobe River. I'm hooked on any kind of Kingfisher but these take the prize for best color. They weren't too skittish so we got pretty close by boat. But seldom if ever saw them fishing. They are worth the download.
Malachite Kingfisher in the evening sun
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They burrow holes in the river bank for nesting.
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I'm not sure how they balance with that long bill
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Doing his penguin pose
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Aug 19, 2017 12:08:43 #
GregWCIL wrote:
The Malachite Kingfisher is a tiny little species we spotted in Namibia and Bostwana along the Chobe River. I'm hooked on any kind of Kingfisher but these take the prize for best color. They weren't too skittish so we got pretty close by boat. But seldom if ever saw them fishing. They are worth the download.
Wonderful!
Aug 19, 2017 12:54:56 #
Fantastic, Greg! Not only an absolute charmer of a species, but your compositions, clarity, light - just outstanding.
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Aug 20, 2017 22:56:43 #
These are just such beautiful shots, Gregg! His colors are amazing! I like how he stands out from the backgroud in #2.
Aug 21, 2017 11:58:25 #
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