Before The Toss

This is my first time to see a kingfisher with its catch. It spent about 5 minutes beating the poor fish to death on the branch. Then it tossed it to get into position for the gulp. This shot is right before the toss.

Male Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)

White Rock Lake, Dallas Texas

My photos can also be found at kapturedbykala.com

Done