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Kingfisher hovering
I have spent some time coaching this bird. Once the hide was in place I set two perches, so I could have 2 cameras set, (1 pointing at each perch). I have also put a small mesh bag (peanut type, with weights in) with groundbait to attract the fish (on a string so it can be refilled) under each perch and bingo, great images. This was of course a bit more of a grab shot as this female hovered.
Habitat
River
Location
River Ivel between Biggleswade and Sandy
Date taken
17 November 2004
Scientific name
Alcedo atthis
Equipment used
Canon EOS1Ds + 600mm f4 IS and 1.4X converter
Great capture Nigel. I watched a Kingfisher hovering yesterday but couldn't get as good a shot as yours. Well done.
 

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