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My all-time favorite bird is the kingfisher. They are just the cutest things and so unique.
They look different. They act different. They are quirky and have a very distinctive sound. I just love’em!
But in all my years on the water, I have never been able to get a photo of them. My camera is never handy or they are gone by the time I get it in gear.
Well, I finally got a shot!
I was on one of my little hikes, walking from downtown to home along the waterfront. It was about 8pm and out of the corner of my eye, I caught sight of a familiar dervish and plunge (the kingfisher’s distinctive diving-for-prey form). Lo and behold there were actually six of them all squawking and hunting and bothering each other!
Luckily, I had my camera in my day pack and whipped it out to catch some shots. Unfortunately, it was just starting to get dark and because I’ve taken the camera out on the kayak one too many times and gotten it wet, none of my other settings (like “nighttime,” which would have come in very handy) works except for “sport.” (Note to self: Have GOT to get a new, waterproof camera!)
So, I didn’t have the best results and my quest continues. Below is the one that came out the best. Aren’t they adorable?
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