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Friday, March 25, 2011

FLYday - Belted Kingfisher


Belted Kingfisher, female in flight, March 5, 2011
An homage to what our feathered friends so best, fly.



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49 comments:

  1. Mike B.March 25, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Incredible! Great shots.

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  2. Chris PetrakMarch 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    The kingfisher is a tough bird to get close to, to photograph when perched, then to get it in flight! - also, I was very interested in your crossbill at the feeder - I've heard a few reports of this bird at feeders. You provide solid evidence!

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  3. AFTERMATHMarch 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Mike and Chris, thank you. I have tried and tried to get this bird in flight and so was DELIGHTED to get these shots. As Chris says, Kingfishers are hard to approach.

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  4. vclarkMarch 25, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    what a perfect shot. Great job Robin!

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  5. AFTERMATHMarch 25, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks, Valerie!

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  6. bmcMarch 25, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Another coup for RRR.Beautiful bird,I didn't know they had rust or red under their wing.We have not seen the crossbill since our first glimpse while you were away.Maybe he'll come back.

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  7. HarryMarch 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Harry Tyler commented on your link.
    Harry wrote: "Keeping my open for the first Kingfisher flying up the Kennebec"

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  8. AFTERMATHMarch 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    bmc and Harry, thank you. There have been three kingfishers here in Phippsburg all winter that I can account for.

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  9. CraigMarch 25, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    beautiful photos, Robin. Thanks,

    Craig

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  10. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful shots Robin!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  11. AFTERMATHMarch 25, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Thank you, Gary and Boom.

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  12. Hilke BrederMarch 25, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Nice shots! Congrats, Robin! Although I have tried, I have never gotten one in flight, only when hovering and ready to plunge.

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  13. Debbie Miller @HooootOwlMarch 25, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful flight shot! Looks like you were right under him.

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  14. KaHollyMarch 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Robin, how delightful!! I've been out of internet range the last week and have so much catching up to do. I love your new header. ~karen

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  15. BillMarch 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Really great shots of the Belted Kingfisher! I have a new e-mail address Robin. haleyofhallowell@roadrunner.com

    Hope you have a great weekend! Hope to see you soon at a meeting. Busy, busy! Bill Haley

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  16. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Fantastic!!Saw a lovely bright garter snake today. He was very cold.your friendJo

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  17. MaineBirderMarch 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    EXQUISITE!!

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  18. AFTERMATHMarch 25, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    MaineBirder, Karen, Debbie and Hilke, thanks so much for the positive regard for the shots. I'm pretty tickled with them myself! It feels soooo good when it goes my way once in awhile. YA!

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  19. MikeMarch 25, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Awesome pix !!!
    Thanks Robin !!!

    Mike

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  20. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    youare quick
    Denno
    Miss you guys

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  21. srbMarch 25, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I had no idea they have brown under their wings either and I have been trying to look at them most of my life. Sometime I'll take you up the river in my boat and see if we can get some more. I think these pictures probably repersent far more patience than I have.

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  22. LarryMarch 25, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Beautiful shots Robin! I love Belted Kingfishers and this female in flight is gorgeous!

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  23. JackieMarch 26, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Great Kingfisher photos Robin. Thanks for sharing.

    Jackie Twomey

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  24. DawnelleMarch 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Great pics...thank you! Saw many birds in flight at Hermit Island a fewdays ago at dusk...lots of song in the air as well. They tend to hangaround the thicket on the left towards Joe's Head...very swampy! Dawnelle

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  25. AFTERMATHMarch 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Larry, thank you for the Id fine tuning. I was just about to look that up and put it on the photos, too. You saved me a wander through my birding guides. And thank you for the compliment, too.

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  26. AFTERMATHMarch 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks Jackie and Dawnelle. And, Dawnelle, I know that spot well over on Hermit Island. I find that the birds do like that swampy thicket stuff no matter where it is. The sparrows are chortling away here which is delightful to hear since it's only 19 degrees this morning.

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  27. TomMarch 26, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Cool,

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  28. WarrenMarch 26, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Lovely; and I can feel your hands freezing just looking at the picture.

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  29. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Jim Walker commented on your link.
    Jim wrote: "Great shot Robin, That is one on the hardest birds to capture in flight."

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  30. Paul WellsMarch 28, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Woo-hoo! Great shots, Robin! Your perseverance certainly paid off!

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  31. AFTERMATHMarch 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Thanks, Paul. Not bad for a woman who struggles with ADHD every day. Now, if only I can get my laundry done........

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  32. AFTERMATHMarch 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Jim, thank you. Indeed a VERY challenging bird to capture in flight or even perched for long enough and close enough for good shots. Thanks for the look and comment.

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  33. Linda CarusoMarch 29, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    GREAT JOB, ROBIN.

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  34. Julie G.March 29, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Glorious images! Soaring beauty! I've never been able to get a good photograph of a Belted Kingfisher, even when stationary. Fabulous in flight captures!

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  35. AFTERMATHMarch 29, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Julie, Thank you very much. Next, I'm hoping to get shots of a Belted kingfisher flying through a hoop of flames. After all, where does one go after getting images like these flight shots? Cirque de Soleil!

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  36. theconstantwalkerMarch 30, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful flight shots of a lovely bird Robin. Many thanks for sharing.

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  37. SondraMarch 30, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Excellent!! Ive tried for soooo long to get a decent photo of one of these guys..SO Far NO LUCK!!

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  38. NatureFootstepMarch 30, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    stunning shots of the kingfisher in flight. I visited Costa Rica a month ago and saw this bird. But of course I had too little time to get godo shots or it. :)

    NF Fåglar/Birds
    Birds in Costa Rica

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  39. Bill S.March 30, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Great captures. I have found them difficult to photo. Great work.

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  40. SpringmanMarch 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Awesome! One of my dream shots is to catch a Belted kingfisher in flight. Congratulations on a fabulous capture!

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  41. FotokarusellenMarch 31, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Perfect action shots. Well done.

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  42. PatMarch 31, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Wonderful capture of the Kingfisher in flight!

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  43. AFTERMATHApril 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Bill, Springman, Pat and Fotokarusellen, thanks so much for the thumbs ups on this one. That you all look and comment keeps me moving to get better, more interesting, more SOMETHING images.

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  44. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    You captured the perfect "Kodak" moment!
    HG

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  45. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 1, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Incredible and I'm seriously jealous ;>) have tried for years and in several different states to get a picture of a Kingfisher. Never any luck. They are such a unique looking bird and I love to watch them. Thanks for sharing yours.

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  46. AFTERMATHApril 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Sallie, Thanks so much fore that. Jealousy is a great motivator. Keep trying!

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  47. eileeninmdApril 2, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Wow, awesome flight shots.

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  48. AFTERMATHApril 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    eileeninmd, thank you. You guys all keep me working to get better shots, no matter how good an image is.

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  49. FABApril 3, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    FABULOUS in flight images. Well done.

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