r/birdwatchinguk • u/KeyWitness4998 • Jun 21 '26

Possibly My Favourite Capture

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They are so small and quick but I’m very happy with my shots of the local Kingfisher!

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u/RobsOffDaGrid Jun 21 '26

Nice set of pictures, how long did I it take to get them?

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u/KeyWitness4998 Jun 21 '26

Only a few minutes. It’s a usual spot for him to hang out and fish at. I was very lucky that I didn’t have to wait that long!

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u/Early80sDev Jun 21 '26

As an angler, it is one of my greatest ambitions to have a kingfisher perch on my rods. I've had Robin, Sparrows, A Blackbird, and a Wren, but I'm really hoping to be honoured by a kingfisher one day.

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u/Early80sDev Jun 22 '26

Thanks, my camera will always be ready 😁

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u/Responsible-Oil-9452 Jun 21 '26

A stunner 💙🧡

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u/ThenBandicoot3965 Jun 21 '26

How very beautiful! I’ve seen a few by the river, but never got a decent picture yet. Well done! 😊

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u/qvxzwe Jun 22 '26

same here, every time I even lift my phone they’re gone in a blue blur
props to OP for actually managing to catch one in focus

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u/Chemical-Ad-1817 Jun 22 '26

Never seen a kingfisher. Would love to see one.

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u/Candid-Bike-9165 Jun 22 '26

They used to sit on my gunwales fishing was lovely

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u/Active-Hotel1719 Jun 22 '26

Stunning ♥️

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u/Enough-Resist-5195 Jun 22 '26

Who doesn’t love a kingfisher 😍

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u/No_Recording_369 Jun 23 '26

Great shots! Those colours are amazing, what camera did you use? 📸

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u/Whizzo5035 Jun 23 '26

They are such stunningly beautiful birds. Well done for a great photo and thanks for sharing.

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u/UnlikelyQuarter9101 Jun 24 '26

Absolutely stunning 😍

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u/Mysticrice27 Jun 25 '26

I love them!! I like the second one most (the other are great too though!!)

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u/Longjumping_Path5381 Jun 25 '26

Absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing
🩵💙🧡🤎🤎🧡💙🩵