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Kingfisher with pray It took me half a day, before this little beauty took this branch to perch, it was worth waiting. Alcedo atthis,Common Kingfisher Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Kingfisher with pray

It took me half a day, before this little beauty took this branch to perch, it was worth waiting.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
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    Welcome to JungleDragon, Paul! This is a great shot! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Paul Dirksen's profile
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      Thank you very much Christine. Posted 5 years ago
  3. View Jivko Nakev's profile
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    Welcome, Paul! Your photos will be a great addition to JD! Posted 5 years ago
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      Paul Dirksen
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      Thnx. Jivko Posted 5 years ago
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    As they say , patience is a virtue and you obviously have that . It alwise pays off. Beautiful image. Posted 5 years ago
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      Paul Dirksen
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      Thnx Ernst, sometimes you have to, otherwise you endup with nothing.
       Posted 5 years ago
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    Welcome to JungleDragon, Paul! Posted 5 years ago
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      Paul Dirksen
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      thank you very much Ferdy.
       Posted 5 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 Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Feb 17, 2020. Captured Jun 12, 2011 08:29.
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  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/790s
  • ISO200
  • 390mm

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