Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) perched on a post near Spud Point Marina on 20 November 2025.
I've probably mentioned this before, but good kingfisher photos have been elusive for me (over many years of trying!). Kingfishers seem hyper-aware, and even when I think I'm hidden behind a tree or next to another object, they take off before I can get close enough for a decent shot.
This photo finally feels a bit more satisfying. I hope to do better some day, but I like how you can see some of the feather details, including white spots and highlights on various types of feathers. [Click on the image for a larger version and scan around to see what you can see!]
6 comments:
It’s a great picture with excellent details—that I’ve never seen, because I can never get anywhere near them.
Thank you again for all your great pictures. I especially enjoy the ones of the otters and of the shorebirds (because, again, they move too fast to pick up details).
Wonderful photo!!
Nice shot of a very cool-looking bird!
Spectacular! Thanks for this wonderful photo, Jackie and for this terrific blog for years! Much appreciated! Happy Thanksgiving, Mo Culpepper
Thanks so much, everyone! I appreciate the thoughts and feedback! :)
I can relate! For years I tried to get a good photo of a Belted Kingfisher, and got close enough. One of the shyest birds ever
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