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.
Excellent set Linda. You've done really well. And an IF to boot. Wow!
Linda From Maine wrote:
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.
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Great shots of the male Kingfisher, it is cool how they nest
Linda From Maine wrote:
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.
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Great shots and thanks for the fun facts
Never knew that Linda, cheap seats win again!!!
Thank you all for sharing my joy!
Huh, isn't that strange??
Great shots of a hard to shoot bird :thumbup: :thumbup:
LDM5
Loc: Templeton, MA
Linda From Maine wrote:
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.
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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. :-)
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.
:thumbup: great set, nice going. Beautiful bird
Wow, are you ever doing well with that new camera! Great job on these. Most impressive!
really nice photos. Good information also.
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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