A White Throated Kingfisher surveying a lake for prey
The most aggressive kingfisher in our region and pretty much seen everywhere. Its an opportunistic bird that hunts many things - birds like Indian White-Eye, smaller chicks, Lizards, Skinks, little crabs, frogs and fish too.
The birds have lots of patience and they are often seen perched rather than flying. They find a spot and wait, wait, wait till they find some prey to catch. It could be some frog, insect in the fields, or a fish / tadpole, frog in a pond nearby. On this day, I found this one waiting on the edge of a lake on this nice perch - sitting and waiting for some prey to show up. It sat there for a long time and flew away to the other side of the lake.
Thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback - much appreciated.
A White Throated Kingfisher surveying a lake for prey
The most aggressive kingfisher in our region and pretty much seen everywhere. Its an opportunistic bird that hunts many things - birds like Indian White-Eye, smaller chicks, Lizards, Skinks, little crabs, frogs and fish too.
The birds have lots of patience and they are often seen perched rather than flying. They find a spot and wait, wait, wait till they find some prey to catch. It could be some frog, insect in the fields, or a fish / tadpole, frog in a pond nearby. On this day, I found this one waiting on the edge of a lake on this nice perch - sitting and waiting for some prey to show up. It sat there for a long time and flew away to the other side of the lake.
Thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback - much appreciated.