027 (3) Fast Flyer

The female Belted Kingfisher shortly after launching from her perch. I just missed her fishing dive and egress...

 

Belted Kingfishers have been clocked at air-speeds up to 45 miles/hr. Is it any wonder they are a bit tricky to catch in flight... (Taken near Resthaven Island, BC).

 

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