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Splish Splash
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Splish Splash (Alcedo atthis)

This attempt to catch lunch may have been unsuccessful, but overall this birds strike rate was very impressive :)

The pic shows the bird as it is returning from a dive.

http://www.tomcharles-photography.co.uk/kingfisher2.htm
Habitat
Woodland Lake
Location
Lancashire
Date taken
17/08/2008
Scientific name
Alcedo atthis
Equipment used
Canon 20D; Canon 500mm f/4
A cracker tom, the detail and sun catching water droplets are both excellent, well done.
 
:loveme: Tom, this is a shot worth of a great celebration! ;) Superb action and splashing all around (makes me feel wet! ;))!!! :clap: :clap:
 
Thanks everyone :) This has been a very obliging Kingfisher lately; very entertaining!
 

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