Have a look at photos of wildlife, festivals and travel sites here. Sharing tips for travelers with a twist of humor is part the life I enjoy in Okinawa, Japan. Photos and text Copyright © Michael Lynch. All photos contain traced digital watermarks. You may contact: www.mikesryukyugallery.com for licensing.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wildlife Photo (Bird) Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
The Common or European Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) may be found near river banks and shorelines. They hunt for their prey in relatively shallow waters, consuming close to 60% of their bodyweight in small fish, daily.
More Wildlife Photography from Okinawa, Japan may be seen HERE.
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2 comments:
How pretty!
VagabondQuest,
Thank you !
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