Belted King Fisher

[Catmendo]

I wish the lighting had been more favorable this morning, however some days we just have to work with what we are given!

Now that I have located serveral King Fishers that are working this area, I'll see if I can improve my results next time...

[Debbie K]

Stu - very cool shots. The first one does it for me.

[Steve Foss]

Nice captures, Stu.

[finnbay]

Like 'em, Stu! These boys are hard to get close to!

[machohorn]

Thats one tough looking bird, nice shots

[ShawnZ]

Excellent images of a very spooky subject.

[Catmendo]

Thank all! Much like the Snow Bunting when it comes to getting to! As for tuff, only by appearence IMO. This bird was within a feather of being killed by a female Merlin moments after I took these photo's! The Merlin appeared out of know where and was nothing more than a mere blur. In a split second, the King Fisher blasted down into the thick cover of willows with the Merlin all over it! I couldn't see what was taking place over the next few seconds, but I will say that the KF was sceaming as loud as it could! The Merlin finally reappeared from the willows and shortly after the KF...still calling out loudly as it took off!

[DTro]

Probably my favorite bird, happy to see some pics, thanks!

[panthrcat]

wow to get such great images!! very beautiful bird~!!

[gatorhunter]

Good ones Stu. Sure lots of KFs around right now. All this water everywhere must have brought them into the area.

[Yellowhead]

Great shots. They are so spooky I can't seem to get close enough for a decent shot and I've been trying for two years!

[MN Shutterbug]

Gee, what did you use for bait?