Male Forest Kingfisher

spotted in the mangroves at Osprey House, Dohles Rocks Rd, Griffin.

View all photos taken: Monday, 8th June 2009, This photo: 11:00am

Comments

  • James Lagden said:
    Nice find, looks like it was trying to keep it's face out of the sun.
  • David de Groot said:
    Yeah, little bugger wouldn't come out into the light. This shot was brightened a bit in post, and in the larger sizes it's possible to see his eye.
  • accesser said:
    Nice find, Interesting location I should check that out I get on the gateway each morning @ Dohles Rocks Rd.
    Pretty little guy
  • David de Groot said:
    Definitely a spot worth checking out at either early morning or late afternoon. Didn't seem to be much happening in the middle of the day.
  • SkattyKat said:
    Another cool shot, I really enjoy the birding shots you guys post.
    Thanks for sharing David
  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks Kat :) I'm often not sure everyone enjoys the birds as much as I do taking them, but I keep posting anyway ;-)
  • accesser said:
    How long have you had that 400mm BTW
  • Ross_M said:
    Cute little fellow I need to add some of these to to my collection
  • David de Groot said:
    A couple of weeks :)
    This one is heavily cropped (almost down to 100%), so I'm still on the lookout for more (in better light).
  • RizzoTees said:
    beauty shot!
  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks :)
  • Out_and_About said:
    ooohhh - nice one! What a beautiful 'blue'
    I quite enjoy your bird photography - keep them coming!
  • David de Groot said:
    I love kingfishers, they're so pretty, but alas, also quite shy and flighty. There's an Azure Kingfisher that hangs around the creek near home, but I've yet to get within 50m of him with a camera.
    Thanks Michelle :)
  • AustralisWilds said:
    ^ I'm just like you. Kingfishers are just awesome to get a spot and if you're going well a shot of. Love this.