Wildlife : Birdwatching - 732 🐦

The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher

Bird of extraordinary beauty! He has an unusually bright and attractive plumage. This is one of the most beloved birds for photohunters. Watching their behavior is a pleasure. As they sit on a branch and look for prey in a flowing river, and when they see a small fish, they fly up to this place, hang in the air carefully aiming, and as if a bullet dive for prey. In 1 the photo, a proud hunter with his prey, a small fish.

And on the 2nd photo I was able to capture the moment of entry into the hole. I sat in the bushes for a very long time and waited for this moment. Yes, these birds do not build nests, they dig holes near the cliffs of the shores. Every year I manage to find their homes, and I am so happy about it! After all, this is very rare.