halfie

the half-collared kingfisher (alcedo semitorquata) is an uncommon and localized bird.

i found it only in Zambia , in a small Kafue river tributary.i immediatly decided to try it and i prepared a "rustic" cover to try this bird.i have been lucky.i'm sure he saw me but he has been curious.

of course during the stakeout a guy was checking my back in case of dangerous visitors.that area has very few lions but many other african "friends" are better to avoid:-)

 

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