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Common kingfisher Took this photo from a little hide, in a park near a castle , The male offers the female a fish to show his devotion to her. Alcedo atthis,Common Kingfisher,Geotagged,Netherlands,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Common kingfisher

Took this photo from a little hide, in a park near a castle , The male offers the female a fish to show his devotion to her.

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  1. View Albert Kang's profile
    Albert Kang
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    Great capture of the behaviour, love it! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Paul Dirksen's profile
      Paul Dirksen
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      Thank you Albert. 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 Mar 15, 2020. Captured Mar 20, 2019 10:03 in Langbroekerdijk 103A, 3947 BE Langbroek, Netherlands.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1024s
  • ISO1000
  • 400mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.