Don't shoot! Woodland Kingfisher

[Callie]

A Woodland Kingfisher, Halcyon senegalensis, Bosveldvisvanger flicking its wings after landing, a behaviour that is often observed when these birds land. Pafuri Picnic site in Kruger NP, South Africa ~ D850; 80-400; f/5.6; 1/1250; ISP 1800

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[Yezdi]

Magnificent shot and a superb wing spread

 

[Callie]

Magnificent shot and a superb wing spread

Yezdi, the back is beautiful blue, and he posed for me too. Still have to get back to these images.

 

[Yezdi]

Yezdi, the back is beautiful blue, and he posed for me too. Still have to get back to these images.

Would love to see it...

 

[Callie]

Would love to see it...

I have never been successful with these fishers. This year was the first time. here is a snapshot of one calling. They are summer visitors and you hear them calling the whole day
when in the bush/

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[Yezdi]

Wow....he's beautiful...

 

[Hawkeshead]

Stunning pictures.

 

[Kathy G]

Nice captures Callie

 

[DRwyoming]

A Woodland Kingfisher, Halcyon senegalensis, Bosveldvisvanger flicking its wings after landing

Awesome wing spread Callie!

 

[Manglo]

What a shot of the beautiful kingfisher with its spread wings. Awesome!

 

[Steve]

Awesome shots!