Common Kingfisher - Sri Lanka
This little colorful is a winter migrant to Sri Lanka—shy little thing – one of about 6 species found in Sri Lanka.

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Larry Trupp
Gorgeous David, just love those brilliant colors
David Clark replied
Hi Larry—thanks and Happy New Year – dave
bubbleblue
He’s gorgeous
David Clark replied
He really is a cutie – but so very shy – dave
artbyakiko
What a gorgeous kingfisher! Love those red feet.
David Clark replied
yeah the little red feet do stand out—these birds are quite tiny and catch some pretty good sized fish – dave
Steve Sass
fantastic!
Béla Török
Fabulous capture, my friend!
jesika
A wonderful shot. Usually you hear them and then see a fast, low flying iridescent jet streak past…
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David Clark replied
yeah lucky with this one I could hide a little – there is one here in UAE (winter visitor) that I have been stalking for months
- unfortuneately its eyes are much better than mine -cheers and thanks – davevadim19
David, great capture. Love the bird.
velveteagle
What a beauty.. They do so love small fish.. Great capture David.. You are lucky to be able to catch these…
Chuck..
David Clark replied
hey Chuck
- these little guys do migrate a long ways -think it was probably happy to just sit and look for fish- nevermind me -daveANNETTE HAGGER
so beautfiul,................ he is a handsome kingisher….and hes poseing for you David…......anna ; )
David Clark replied
thanks for the visit and the comment Annette – so nice of you to find my place—dave
Michael Sheridan
Delightful – love the composition.
David Clark replied
Hi Michael
- thanks for the visit -I am certainly enjoying all of your new postings – daveAl Neaimi
I can see you trip was a lot of fun David , another great shot .
David Clark replied
thanks – it was a nice trip
- I stay with friends who go out of their way to search for things for me to photograph -esp birds- they also feed me very well -cheers – daveAl Neaimi
Nice friends to have , glad you enjoyed yourself there.
LYN EVANS
Incredible capture, his colours are stunning
Romo
aaww its adorable what a beautiful bird this is…
Mohsen Bayramn...
Amazing capture with lovely light and colors – beautiful photography, Dave. love the composition and dof!
well done ;)
Chris Snyder
Not only a beautiful shot of a stunning bird. A really great composition too.
LindaR
just stunning ~ the detail and colors ~ I find it hard to find it “common” in the least! what a beauty!! xx