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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Jahresrückblick - Tiere im, am, über und unter Wasser
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute
Schling nicht so: Junge Eisvögel verspeisen in der Nähe von Wymondham ihre Beute / 190813 *** Young Kingfishers at Wymondham stream near Norwich; August 19th, 2013 *** [This remarkable image shows a beautiful young kingfisher proudly grasping a fish in its beak that it had snatched from a nearby stream only moments before. The striking creature was practising its food gathering technique alongside three of its siblings. The group took it in turns to swoop between branches on the riverbank, before diving in to the water to try and catch their prey. The young family made several attempts at catching the tasty treats from the water, with some more successful than others.] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961j)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961g)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961i)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961h)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961f)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961d)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961c)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961b)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961e)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher Diving For A Fish, Worcestershire, Britain - 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danny Green / Rex Features (1839961a)
King Of The Riverbank
With breathtaking skill this dedicated bird proves that he really is king of the riverbank.
In a blur of colour the kingfisher's speeding shape plummets through the air before disappearing into the water.
Mere moments later, it emerges triumphantly with a struggling fish clutched in its beak.
The moment was captured by photographer Danny Green on a river in Worcestershire.
His remarkable images capture Britain's most elusive bird of prey at work.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the kingfisher can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop towards the water in an aerodynamic arrow shape at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
Wet through and carrying half its body weight, it must then lift itself from the water and return to its perch.
Here it kills the fish by hitting it against a branch before deftly swallowing it.
To capture these intimate shots Danny set up a lens at water level with a cable release trailing back into the hide - established by fellow wildlife photographer Mark Hancox - where he was waiting patiently.
It was then a case of simply hitting the shutter as soon as the bird dived from the branch.
Speaking about the difficulty of catching such images, Danny comments: "This kind of picture was only possible with a high speed flash a few years ago but the development of digital photography has really transformed the genre and it is now possible to achieve this with good old fashioned speed.
"But saying that, I had to take a lot of images just to get a few sharp ones and it was so frustrating looking back at the screen only to find the bird slightly soft or that I had clipped a wing.
"But every now and then one would just p...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPUGJLGRZ
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Kingfisher and caught fish, West Midlands, Britain - 16 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Lane / Rex Features ( 1248411h )
Kingfisher Gives Up On Monster Meal For Tiny Tiddler
In years to come this small Kingfisher will no doubt talk wistfully of the "one that got away".
For despite its best efforts the greedy bird was unable to snatch a large fish that was lying enticingly in a net.
In the end, and with its feathers well and truly ruffled, it had to make do with a tiny tiddler for its tea.
The bird was attracted to the large fish after it was placed in a net near to a river in West Midlands by waiting photographer Mike Lane.
And he didn't have to wait for long before the hungry Kingfisher was attracted by the sight.
Clearly liking what it saw the peckish bird's eyes proved too big for its stomach - not to mention beak - when it attempt to pick up the monster meal.
Quickly realising the futility of the action the disgruntled bird eventually had give up on the easy meal.
Instead it dived down to snatch its own fishy snack from the water - one that was easier to carry.
Then with one last wistful look at what could have been the Kingfisher then took off with its mini meal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Mike Lane / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVWFMJXBK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfisher and caught fish, West Midlands, Britain - 16 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Lane / Rex Features ( 1248411g )
Kingfisher Gives Up On Monster Meal For Tiny Tiddler
In years to come this small Kingfisher will no doubt talk wistfully of the "one that got away".
For despite its best efforts the greedy bird was unable to snatch a large fish that was lying enticingly in a net.
In the end, and with its feathers well and truly ruffled, it had to make do with a tiny tiddler for its tea.
The bird was attracted to the large fish after it was placed in a net near to a river in West Midlands by waiting photographer Mike Lane.
And he didn't have to wait for long before the hungry Kingfisher was attracted by the sight.
Clearly liking what it saw the peckish bird's eyes proved too big for its stomach - not to mention beak - when it attempt to pick up the monster meal.
Quickly realising the futility of the action the disgruntled bird eventually had give up on the easy meal.
Instead it dived down to snatch its own fishy snack from the water - one that was easier to carry.
Then with one last wistful look at what could have been the Kingfisher then took off with its mini meal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Mike Lane / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVWFMJXBK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfisher and caught fish, West Midlands, Britain - 16 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Lane / Rex Features ( 1248411f )
Kingfisher Gives Up On Monster Meal For Tiny Tiddler
In years to come this small Kingfisher will no doubt talk wistfully of the "one that got away".
For despite its best efforts the greedy bird was unable to snatch a large fish that was lying enticingly in a net.
In the end, and with its feathers well and truly ruffled, it had to make do with a tiny tiddler for its tea.
The bird was attracted to the large fish after it was placed in a net near to a river in West Midlands by waiting photographer Mike Lane.
And he didn't have to wait for long before the hungry Kingfisher was attracted by the sight.
Clearly liking what it saw the peckish bird's eyes proved too big for its stomach - not to mention beak - when it attempt to pick up the monster meal.
Quickly realising the futility of the action the disgruntled bird eventually had give up on the easy meal.
Instead it dived down to snatch its own fishy snack from the water - one that was easier to carry.
Then with one last wistful look at what could have been the Kingfisher then took off with its mini meal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Mike Lane / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVWFMJXBK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfisher and caught fish, West Midlands, Britain - 16 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Lane / Rex Features ( 1248411d )
Kingfisher Gives Up On Monster Meal For Tiny Tiddler
In years to come this small Kingfisher will no doubt talk wistfully of the "one that got away".
For despite its best efforts the greedy bird was unable to snatch a large fish that was lying enticingly in a net.
In the end, and with its feathers well and truly ruffled, it had to make do with a tiny tiddler for its tea.
The bird was attracted to the large fish after it was placed in a net near to a river in West Midlands by waiting photographer Mike Lane.
And he didn't have to wait for long before the hungry Kingfisher was attracted by the sight.
Clearly liking what it saw the peckish bird's eyes proved too big for its stomach - not to mention beak - when it attempt to pick up the monster meal.
Quickly realising the futility of the action the disgruntled bird eventually had give up on the easy meal.
Instead it dived down to snatch its own fishy snack from the water - one that was easier to carry.
Then with one last wistful look at what could have been the Kingfisher then took off with its mini meal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Mike Lane / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVWFMJXBK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfisher and caught fish, West Midlands, Britain - 16 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Lane / Rex Features ( 1248411c )
Kingfisher Gives Up On Monster Meal For Tiny Tiddler
In years to come this small Kingfisher will no doubt talk wistfully of the "one that got away".
For despite its best efforts the greedy bird was unable to snatch a large fish that was lying enticingly in a net.
In the end, and with its feathers well and truly ruffled, it had to make do with a tiny tiddler for its tea.
The bird was attracted to the large fish after it was placed in a net near to a river in West Midlands by waiting photographer Mike Lane.
And he didn't have to wait for long before the hungry Kingfisher was attracted by the sight.
Clearly liking what it saw the peckish bird's eyes proved too big for its stomach - not to mention beak - when it attempt to pick up the monster meal.
Quickly realising the futility of the action the disgruntled bird eventually had give up on the easy meal.
Instead it dived down to snatch its own fishy snack from the water - one that was easier to carry.
Then with one last wistful look at what could have been the Kingfisher then took off with its mini meal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Mike Lane / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVWFMJXBK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfisher and caught fish, West Midlands, Britain - 16 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Lane / Rex Features ( 1248411e )
Kingfisher Gives Up On Monster Meal For Tiny Tiddler
In years to come this small Kingfisher will no doubt talk wistfully of the "one that got away".
For despite its best efforts the greedy bird was unable to snatch a large fish that was lying enticingly in a net.
In the end, and with its feathers well and truly ruffled, it had to make do with a tiny tiddler for its tea.
The bird was attracted to the large fish after it was placed in a net near to a river in West Midlands by waiting photographer Mike Lane.
And he didn't have to wait for long before the hungry Kingfisher was attracted by the sight.
Clearly liking what it saw the peckish bird's eyes proved too big for its stomach - not to mention beak - when it attempt to pick up the monster meal.
Quickly realising the futility of the action the disgruntled bird eventually had give up on the easy meal.
Instead it dived down to snatch its own fishy snack from the water - one that was easier to carry.
Then with one last wistful look at what could have been the Kingfisher then took off with its mini meal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Mike Lane / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVWFMJXBK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfisher and caught fish, West Midlands, Britain - 16 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Lane / Rex Features ( 1248411b )
Kingfisher Gives Up On Monster Meal For Tiny Tiddler
In years to come this small Kingfisher will no doubt talk wistfully of the "one that got away".
For despite its best efforts the greedy bird was unable to snatch a large fish that was lying enticingly in a net.
In the end, and with its feathers well and truly ruffled, it had to make do with a tiny tiddler for its tea.
The bird was attracted to the large fish after it was placed in a net near to a river in West Midlands by waiting photographer Mike Lane.
And he didn't have to wait for long before the hungry Kingfisher was attracted by the sight.
Clearly liking what it saw the peckish bird's eyes proved too big for its stomach - not to mention beak - when it attempt to pick up the monster meal.
Quickly realising the futility of the action the disgruntled bird eventually had give up on the easy meal.
Instead it dived down to snatch its own fishy snack from the water - one that was easier to carry.
Then with one last wistful look at what could have been the Kingfisher then took off with its mini meal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Mike Lane / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVWFMJXBK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfisher and caught fish, West Midlands, Britain - 16 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Lane / Rex Features ( 1248411a )
Kingfisher Gives Up On Monster Meal For Tiny Tiddler
In years to come this small Kingfisher will no doubt talk wistfully of the "one that got away".
For despite its best efforts the greedy bird was unable to snatch a large fish that was lying enticingly in a net.
In the end, and with its feathers well and truly ruffled, it had to make do with a tiny tiddler for its tea.
The bird was attracted to the large fish after it was placed in a net near to a river in West Midlands by waiting photographer Mike Lane.
And he didn't have to wait for long before the hungry Kingfisher was attracted by the sight.
Clearly liking what it saw the peckish bird's eyes proved too big for its stomach - not to mention beak - when it attempt to pick up the monster meal.
Quickly realising the futility of the action the disgruntled bird eventually had give up on the easy meal.
Instead it dived down to snatch its own fishy snack from the water - one that was easier to carry.
Then with one last wistful look at what could have been the Kingfisher then took off with its mini meal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Mike Lane / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVWFMJXBK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501W )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}parent feeding young
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501Y )
Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}with fish on perch
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724205_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501X )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}Parent trying to feed young for first time out of nest
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724122_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501A )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}erupting from water with fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501Z )
Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}adult feeding young{br}UK
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724119_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501AA )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}erupting from water with fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501G )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}diving from perch{br}UK
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724245_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501H )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}about to dive for fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724241_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501J )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}diving for fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724240_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501K )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}about to dive for fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724238_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501L )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}about to dive for fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724235_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501O )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}with fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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DUKAS_6724217_REX
Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501Q )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}parent feeding young
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501R )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}Parent trying to feed young for first time out of nest
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501S )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}Parent trying to feed young for first time out of nest
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501T )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}parent feeding young
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501U )
Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}adult feeding young
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501V )
Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}diving for fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501B )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}erupting from water
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501C )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}erupting from water with fish
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501D )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}on perch
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kingfishers, Britain - 2005
No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 778501E )
Common Kingfisher{br}(Alcedo atthis){br}on perch
The King of Fishers
THE KING OF FISHERS
In a blur it plummets through the air, a flash of colour before the speeding shape disappears into the water.
Moments later, the creature reappears clutching a struggling fish in its beak.
These remarkable pictures capture the kingfisher at work, Britain's most elusive bird of prey.
From a vantage point perched 6ft above the water the rarely seen bird can spot a potential meal in an instant.
The distinctive blue and orange hunter will then drop in an aerodynamic arrow shape to the water at speeds of around 40mph.
Breaking the surface, it homes in on an unsuspecting fish in a split second.
This is when the kingfisher (Latin name alcedo atthis) comes into its own in a triumph of power over aerodynamics.
Completely drenched and now carrying a weight about half its own, the kingfisher must lift itself from the water and get airborne again.
With a deftness it flies back to its perch, killing the fish by whacking its head against a branch.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Dr Tracey Rich spent up to six hours a day over four months in a camouflaged hide next to a West Country lake to get this remarkable set of pictures. He had to disguise his camera by covering it with weeds.
"It's one of the most fantastic things to watch," says Andy. "We felt privileged to be there."
As these stunning images show, the kingfisher is certainly worthy of its name.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Andy Rouse/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/XEJMLYVQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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