Azure Kingfisher
by Nicholas Blackwell
Title
Azure Kingfisher
Artist
Nicholas Blackwell
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Description
An Azure Kingfisher (Alcedo Azurea) taking a break on some reeds.
Azure kingfishers are found in creeks and mangroves in eastern and northern Australia. They wait patiently on a branch or other high vantage point then swoop down to ambush their prey.
Adult kingfishers are between 16-19 cm and feature a long, pointed bill, cobalt blue wings, orange breast and white neck.
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August 10th, 2017
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Comments (4)
Pamela W
LOVE this photo of the Azure! I keep ending up in Australia at the wrong time for the Azures. Am curious where (Queensland?) and when this was taken. Perhaps I'll have better luck on my next visit. ;-)
Nicholas Blackwell replied:
Thanks Pamela. This photograph was taken in western New South Wales in late July. Kingfishers are found all along the east coast and up into the northern tropics. It's not a bird I was specifically looking for this day; I was just lucky to have come across a couple of them fishing in a reed bed next to a small lake.
William Tasker
Gorgeous capture! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
Nicholas Blackwell replied:
Thanks very kindly once again William; always most appreciated. Regards Nicholas Blackwell
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