Kingfisher (male) landing on a bulrush

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Kingfisher (male) landing on a bulrush - Kingfisher
River Salwarpe, near Wychbold, Worcestershire (September 2013)

Wild bird photographed from a hide rented from Mark Hancox / Nature Photography Hides. Kingfishers are attracted to a suspended tank containing fish bait. A variety of interchangeable perches could be placed at different angles around the tank. Here, a bulrush was chosen from among the available perches. The bird has returned from an unsuccessful dive into the tank.

Also known as Common/European/Eurasian Kingfisher.

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

Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1250
Av(Aperture Value) 2.8
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 800

Kingfisher (male) with fish


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