Kingfisher flies vertically from water after unsuccessful dive

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Kingfisher flies vertically from water after unsuccessful dive - Kingfisher
Otterbourne, near Winchester, Hampshire, UK (January 2022)

This image was taken on the Best of British Birds trip organised by Natures Images in association with Pete Whieldon Photography and led by Richard Peters.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird see the following links:
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) / Wikipedia
Common Kingfisher / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis

Shooting Time 12:07
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/4000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 16000

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