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It's over there .:. Kingfisher Common kingfisher male (Alcedo atthis) cleaning its wings. Alcedines,Alcedo atthis,Birds,Halcyon,Male,kingfisher Click/tap to enlarge

It's over there .:. Kingfisher

Common kingfisher male (Alcedo atthis) cleaning its wings.

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  1. View Wendy's profile
    Wendy
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    I would love to have him in my collection. Lately I've been waiting for an hour to show himself but he was to shy unfortunately for me. Nice capture, looks like his is pointing the direction l;) Posted 14 years ago, modified 14 years ago
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    EAmer
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    Fantastic! Posted 14 years ago
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    Jeannette Oerlemans
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    Great! The bird guide! Wegwijspiet (pietje, vogeltje) :-)) Posted 14 years ago

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The Common Kingfisher

The Common Kingfisher is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
Species identified by Roeselien Raimond
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By Roeselien Raimond

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Uploaded Aug 24, 2011. Captured Aug 22, 2011 19:05.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO800
  • 420mm