Finally .. A Kingfisher

This is a male Belted Kingfisher. We have seen a few this summer but we have not been able to capture a photo. I mean, not even a bad photo. Teresa saw this one flying near the pond at Big Woods. I spotted him in a tree that extends over the pond. I am so grateful for this photo. What a cool dude.

~ Rick

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Fishing

My friend the Belted Kingfisher was back this week. He was flying between trees but staying very close to the pond. Highly motivated to find food and his mate.

~ Rick

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Kingfisher

This really is one of my favorite birds. The Belted Kingfisher is so cool. I almost missed this one.

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King Flyer

Well this was different. I could hear this Belted Kingfisher flying along the banks of the Miami River. As she flew into our view it was apparent she did not plan to land so that we could capture a photo .. so I took this photo. I took a few, but this was the only good capture. ❤️

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Back Home

We are back and hiking the local trails. It always feels so good to be home. I can’t say enough about the beauty of the US. There is so much to see. I am adding a couple photo from Mount Rushmore, just to share.

The first photo is a Belted Kingfisher. She was hanging out on the Stillwater River. I heard her fly by our location. I told Teresa to wait, she would be back. Sure enough, she flew back to our location, then landed in this tree. Love this!!

Did I mention that we are glad to be home.

~ Rick

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