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Kingfisher (Alcedo
atthis) Hide 2023 blog#4:
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I have really enjoyed sharing the Kingfishers with everyone again this week. Lots of great images captured by everyone. It’s been an eclectic mix of cameras from older DSLR (can’t believe I’m saying that) to the latest mirrorless models with eye detection. Yes, the technology does make the ‘action’ shots a little easier but some of my favourites this week were taken with a DSLR. You still can’t beat a person’s knowledge behind the camera. One of the best moments of many for me, was a client who has never seen a Kingfisher before, it was a pleasure to share with her. Obviously, visits are never guaranteed but as I ask everyone at the morning briefing ‘keep as quiet as possible, silence should mean kingfisher activity.’ This has been the case, so well done everybody.
Another lovely review. Thank very much, Kirsty.Kingfisher review: By Kirsty
Course Date: 09 08 2023
Another wonderful day with Exmoor Photography. Beyond all expectations. My aim was to see a kingfisher. 389 photographs later I think I can say that I definitely achieved my aim. There kingfishers, fishing, catching fish, preening, posing and so much more. Jack's briefing before we set off for the hide was excellent and the help sheets, he gave us for when he had left us were invaluable. Alison kept us going with tea, coffee, flapjacks, and chocolate muffins. We almost didn't let them into the hide when they came to collect us as we were having such a great time!
Kingfishers will toss fish in the air between its beak to turn the fish initially to bash its head and then to turn it so they can swallow the fish headfirst. Very young juveniles fending for themselves for the first few days can often drop the fish while doing this. Its amazing how quickly they learn I have often seen birds dropping fish one day and the very next morning the same bird is striking, bashing, and eating like an expert Kingfisher!
Another thing I have noticed over the years is the mid-air acrobatics. They can hover and often perform body twist and turns when doing a fish strike, 10/10!
Juvenile Kingfishers: Female has smaller orange bib on lower beak, often referred to as its lipstick and muddy orange/black feet.
Enjoy
Jack
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