Waiting patiently

and sitting as still as a statue. Occasionally it would just turn its head.

It sure helps to get a decent shot with the camera resting on the railing of the hide.

[Suzanne]

Wow, Diana, you do get some great bird and animal shots

[Susan Wakely]

My dream to get on this good.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Beautiful! Coincidentally, I just posted my shot with the same title!

[Corinne C]

A delightful pic

[moni kozi]

Wow! Such a great shot! This could well be a postcard

[Kitty Hawke]

Such a beautiful little bird.

[Peter]

Simply gorgeous capture Diana, Fav:)

[Mags]

Such a sweet pose!

[winghong_ho]

Beautiful shot.

[Bucktree]

Beautiful bird and a great capture.

[katy]

FAV absolute perfection, Diana

[Christine Sztukowski]

Exceptional beauty and clarity

[Paul J]

Nicely done!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

He is a beauty. Great capture.

[Jacqueline]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[Granagringa]

What an amazing image...such good work you do!

[Kathy Burzynski]

wow beautiful photo, This would be a great entry for July's monthly theme "animal(s)" If interested tag theme-july2024 Here is the link to view the challenge: https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/49484/july's-monthly-theme-animal(s)-vote-for-june's-6-top-finalists

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely shot

[gloria jones]

Amazing shot, clarity, details

[Carole Sandford]

Beautiful image!

[Rob Z]

Beautiful image

[Heather]

An outstanding capture of this beautiful bird, Diana! I love how your dof sets it off all on its gorgeous own! Fav

[Babs]

Fabulous. fav.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Another beauty of this stunning Kingfisher.

[Jerzy]

Another favourite! Great capture.

[LManning (Laura)]

Gorgeous!

[Allison Maltese]

Such a cooperative subject, and your patience paid off with a great photo.

[Kathy A]

Gorgeous bird

[Elyse Klemchuk]

What a beautiful bird!

[Diana]

@elisasaeter @seattlite @carole_sandford @robz @365projectorgheatherb @onewing @olivetreeann @jerzyfotos @ljmanning @falcon11 @kjarn @kchuk Thanks so much :-)

[Susan Klassen]

Fabulous capture of this beautiful bird! Fav.

[Beverley]

Wonderful capture, your kingfishers are soooo beautiful, great detail.
Lovely

[Vesna]

Amazing