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This is how kingfisher eats his meal
Lens: Sigma 500/F4.5 + 1.5x TC Camera: Pentax K5 
Posted By: kengoh, 12-18-2012, 10:38 AM

Beating her prey to kill it and break protective spines and bones.




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12-18-2012, 12:46 PM   #2
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Awesome shot!!
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Nice shoot ... poor fish ...
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It almost looks like the fish is breaking the bird's neck!

Wonderful capture.

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Nice catch Ken. Someone in the US is likely going to try to sue the bird for being unkind to the fish!
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Ops forgot about this thread...
Thanks all for the nice comments.
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Someone in the US is likely going to try to sue the bird for being unkind to the fish!
It's legal where Ken lives. Great shot!

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You have to give birds credit when you consider the things they have to do to get a meal.
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As ever Kenny great capture.

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QuoteOriginally posted by dadipentak Quote
It's legal where Ken lives. Great shot!
QuoteOriginally posted by slowpez Quote
You have to give birds credit when you consider the things they have to do to get a meal.
QuoteOriginally posted by 8540tomg Quote
As ever Kenny great capture.

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Thansk Dave, Susan and Tom.
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You must be fast on the draw - great photo.

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Great shot of one of my very favourite Birds.
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