Male Belted Kingfisher

This is only the second time I've ever spotted one of these and first time to get a picture.

[amyK]

Super capture; they can be a challenge

[Babs]

He is gorgeous, love the hairstyle

[Diana]

Oh he is just too beautiful, what a fabulous shot with lovely detail.

[Joan Robillard]

Great shot

[Cliff McFarlane]

Lovely detail, cheeky chappie

[Brian]

Wow! A new one for me. Fabulous shot!

[Mark St Clair]

Awesome capture... where are they native from?

[Bucktree]

Excellent results of your first encounter. The crest feathers are so punk and nice job with the catchlight in the eye and the bokeh in the background.

[Paula Fontanini]

@frodob Thank you! They are native to Iowa, I just always seem to be in the wrong place at the wrong time when it comes to Kingfishers!! :)

[Oli Lindenskov]

Great shot love it👍😊

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Korcsog Károly]

Very super!

[LManning (Laura)]

And what a picture it is! Excellent clear capture.

[carol white]

Love the hairstyle, a lovely shot. Fav 😊

[Cathy]

Audubon worthy!

[Rob Z]

Woowee - he's just brilliant!!

[Corinne C]

Fabulous photo

[Kerry McCarthy]

Great shot, wonderful light. I love these big-headed birds! lol.

[Harry J Benson]

Good detail, composition, and DoF

[Chris Cook]

Well done! Great pic