Nature Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher · **1 Like**

Sharing shots of this rare migratory bird taken last week.

#1

#2 with cricket in mouth

#3 with another insect in mouth

Thanks for viewing.

**andre-mz5** · 10-22-2013, 06:00 AM

Thans for sharing these great shots. When the name Kingfisher comes up I alwasy assiciate that with a bird holding a small fish in its mouth. Good to see that they eat insects as well.

Rupert · 10-22-2013, 06:43 AM

Two reasons.......Otis comes to PF occasionally mainly for two reasons. #1 is to see if there are any naked girls posted. #2 is to look for your Kingfishers. He loves those little birdies so much, and no one has better shots than you. He sends his best regards and thanks you for your wonderful shots!

As always, he will trade you a box of squirrels for just one of those little birdies!

Regards!

Rupert

slowpez · 10-22-2013, 07:26 AM

What a beautiful bird Ken. You are so lucky to have such wonderful species to photograph although I think our birds can seem wonderful to those who don't see them everyday. Wish I had half your skill at taking these shots.

8540tomg · 10-22-2013, 08:03 AM

Always enjoy your stuff Ken.

You never disappoint.

Tom g

RobG · 10-25-2013, 07:22 PM

Great shots, especially the last one! You make me want to get that Sigma lens!

(and then I realise that getting these photos requires a lot of time, talent and effort not just a lens)

kengoh · 11-29-2013, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by andre-mz5

Thans for sharing these great shots. When the name Kingfisher comes up I alwasy assiciate that with a bird holding a small fish in its mouth. Good to see that they eat insects as well.

Thanks andre, I also have the same thinking but this chap can take scorpion, snake, grasshopper, big spider, lizard & other stuff for meals.

kengoh · 11-29-2013, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Two reasons.......Otis comes to PF occasionally mainly for two reasons. #1 is to see if there are any naked girls posted. #2 is to look for your Kingfishers. He loves those little birdies so much, and no one has better shots than you. He sends his best regards and thanks you for your wonderful shots!

As always, he will trade you a box of squirrels for just one of those little birdies!

Regards!

Rupert

Thanks Rupert for your kind words. Glad Otis and you like my kingfishers.

kengoh · 11-29-2013, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

What a beautiful bird Ken. You are so lucky to have such wonderful species to photograph although I think our birds can seem wonderful to those who don't see them everyday. Wish I had half your skill at taking these shots.

Thanks Susan, yes I'm lucky to have such colorful bird visiting our place though they just stayed for 2-3days.

kengoh · 11-29-2013, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Always enjoy your stuff Ken.

You never disappoint.

Tom g

Thanks Tom and glad you enjoy viewing my pics.

kengoh · 11-29-2013, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Great shots, especially the last one! You make me want to get that Sigma lens!

(and then I realise that getting these photos requires a lot of time, talent and effort not just a lens)

Thanks RobG, still the Sigma is a good lens else I wont be able to shoot those shots.

GeoJerry · 11-29-2013, 09:09 PM

Good catch! (you, not the bird)

RobG · 11-29-2013, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by kengoh

Thanks RobG, still the Sigma is a good lens else I wont be able to shoot those shots.

Unfortunately, $5K for a lens is out of my league!

**Schraubstock** · 11-30-2013, 04:09 AM

Hi

I think it's a toy bird running on batteries made in some factory in China. The blue LED lights on its wings give it away.

Nice !!

Greetings

**Cee Cee** · 11-30-2013, 07:22 AM

wonderful shots

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andre-mz5 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eindhoven Photos: Gallery Posts: 268	Thans for sharing these great shots. When the name Kingfisher comes up I alwasy assiciate that with a bird holding a small fish in its mouth. Good to see that they eat insects as well.

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Two reasons.......Otis comes to PF occasionally mainly for two reasons. #1 is to see if there are any naked girls posted. #2 is to look for your Kingfishers. He loves those little birdies so much, and no one has better shots than you. He sends his best regards and thanks you for your wonderful shots! As always, he will trade you a box of squirrels for just one of those little birdies! Regards! Rupert

10-22-2013, 07:26 AM	#4
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	What a beautiful bird Ken. You are so lucky to have such wonderful species to photograph although I think our birds can seem wonderful to those who don't see them everyday. Wish I had half your skill at taking these shots.

10-22-2013, 08:03 AM	#5
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Always enjoy your stuff Ken. You never disappoint. Tom g

10-25-2013, 07:22 PM	#6
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Great shots, especially the last one! You make me want to get that Sigma lens! (and then I realise that getting these photos requires a lot of time, talent and effort not just a lens)

11-29-2013, 08:13 PM	#7
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790 Original Poster	Originally posted by andre-mz5 Thans for sharing these great shots. When the name Kingfisher comes up I alwasy assiciate that with a bird holding a small fish in its mouth. Good to see that they eat insects as well. Thanks andre, I also have the same thinking but this chap can take scorpion, snake, grasshopper, big spider, lizard & other stuff for meals.

11-29-2013, 08:14 PM	#8
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert Two reasons.......Otis comes to PF occasionally mainly for two reasons. #1 is to see if there are any naked girls posted. #2 is to look for your Kingfishers. He loves those little birdies so much, and no one has better shots than you. He sends his best regards and thanks you for your wonderful shots! As always, he will trade you a box of squirrels for just one of those little birdies! Regards! Rupert Thanks Rupert for your kind words. Glad Otis and you like my kingfishers.

11-29-2013, 08:16 PM	#9
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez What a beautiful bird Ken. You are so lucky to have such wonderful species to photograph although I think our birds can seem wonderful to those who don't see them everyday. Wish I had half your skill at taking these shots. Thanks Susan, yes I'm lucky to have such colorful bird visiting our place though they just stayed for 2-3days.

11-29-2013, 08:17 PM	#10
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790 Original Poster	Originally posted by 8540tomg Always enjoy your stuff Ken. You never disappoint. Tom g Thanks Tom and glad you enjoy viewing my pics.

11-29-2013, 08:18 PM	#11
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobG Great shots, especially the last one! You make me want to get that Sigma lens! (and then I realise that getting these photos requires a lot of time, talent and effort not just a lens) Thanks RobG, still the Sigma is a good lens else I wont be able to shoot those shots.

11-29-2013, 09:09 PM	#12
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Good catch! (you, not the bird)

11-29-2013, 09:46 PM	#13
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by kengoh Thanks RobG, still the Sigma is a good lens else I wont be able to shoot those shots. Unfortunately, $5K for a lens is out of my league!

11-30-2013, 04:09 AM	#14
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi I think it's a toy bird running on batteries made in some factory in China. The blue LED lights on its wings give it away. Nice !! Greetings

11-30-2013, 07:22 AM	#15
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	wonderful shots