hello ALl,

Last week I checked a place where the kingfisher is breeding. I expected that this week the young birdwould fly out. So yesterday I searched for some branches where I was hoping the kingfishers would sit on.

Today I set my alarm at 4 o'clock and I drived one hour. Did some little walking to get to the right place with my equipment.

Backpak, camera with Sigma lens + some extra (7 kilo)
Tripod (2 kilo)
Camo birdhide (7 kilo).

When I reached almost the correct place I saw 1 Kingfisher sitting at a branch. So I setup the tent and placed the braches (2 pieces) where I want them.

Then back into the camo birdhide and placing the tripod and started to build up the eqiupment. When I looked up I saw that there where 2 kingfishers already sitting at one of the newly placed brances WOW this feels good .

But this wil not stop with 2 kingfishers.... In totall I say 5 young and 2 adult Kingfishers.

I never saw this before or saw a photo from such event

First picture is from the adults. On next photo's you see the young kingfisher having grey feet and adult ones have orange feet.

I was there 5 hours and there where only 10 minits I did not see kingfishers

enjoy it....

regards Walter

follow up will be soon

[Sergei]

A magnificent series of images!
your dedication and persistance paid off, thanks for sharing.

[borno]

Those are great Walter! Those kingfishers are really cool, I love your bird shots, but could you post a bad one once in a while so I don't feel so bad?

[Techiechick]

Those are stunning shots Walter. It looks like all of your effort paid off for you. Thank you for sharing.

[ZoT]

I am without without words, for the beauty of your shots...
thanks for sharing.

ZoT

[metalfab]

Wow those are amazingly clear, I want a tele-zoom now

[gawan]

Rare and beautiful shots! Special thanks for the story on how you did it!

[Matthew Roberts]

What kind of kingfishers are these? I've always wanted to catch some pictures of one of the three species that live in Texas.

Beautiful colors and narrative.

[reeftool]

Beautiful shots!

Really awesome shots Walter, thanks for sharing. One thing I wanted to comment on, I think if you changed the order they are displayed, so that they tell more of a story, they would have much more impact.
Gary

Walter your bird shots NEVER fail to amaze me. These shots here are no exception. Fantastic equipment, superb technique, and an awesome result. Thanks for sharing.

Rob

[Jonson PL]

Walter these are sooo good. Pro calibre work

[NaClH2O]

Every time I open one of your threads I know I will not be disappointed. This time I'm simply awe struck! Wonderful job, and worth getting up at 4 am for! Beautiful.

NaCl(I'm glad I'm not a birder, I would be disheartened)H2O

[Rener]

Beautiful shots, they are one of my favorite birds, I used to draw them when I was in grade school.

Cheers,

Rene

[LaRee]

Excellent as usual Walter. I can only imagine your excitement to have the birds around you like this. I know it doesn't always work out that way, so this day was a reward for all the times that are not so successful. Thank you for sharing these. A real treat for the eyes indeed!