Bobbing for Minnows
This kingfisher is emerging from a successful dive in a wetland pond as he gives a small minnow the ride of his life. Kingfishers are skilled divers as they can reach up to 25 mph when they dive from a nearby tree or power-line.
Normally they do not reach depths of more than about 10 inches in water but are able to keep their eyes open to view their target due to a third transparent eyelid. They can also hover like a helicopter over water while they search for a victim below.
These dainty little bird are very adaptable and found on every continent except the Antarctica.
(Photographed near Cambridge, MN)
Bobbing for Minnows
This kingfisher is emerging from a successful dive in a wetland pond as he gives a small minnow the ride of his life. Kingfishers are skilled divers as they can reach up to 25 mph when they dive from a nearby tree or power-line.
Normally they do not reach depths of more than about 10 inches in water but are able to keep their eyes open to view their target due to a third transparent eyelid. They can also hover like a helicopter over water while they search for a victim below.
These dainty little bird are very adaptable and found on every continent except the Antarctica.
(Photographed near Cambridge, MN)