Common Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher / alcedo atthis. 16/05/19.
Another successful dive and yet another fish ready to be taken to the nesting chamber. The male had just manoeuvred the catch into this position in his beak and was about to make his fast food delivery in a flash of brilliance. I liked the way the breeze had lifted feathers on his back and nape ... a speedy and effective way to dry off.
Common Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher / alcedo atthis. 16/05/19.
Another successful dive and yet another fish ready to be taken to the nesting chamber. The male had just manoeuvred the catch into this position in his beak and was about to make his fast food delivery in a flash of brilliance. I liked the way the breeze had lifted feathers on his back and nape ... a speedy and effective way to dry off.