looking for a road to somewhere special?
and cool in the shadows?
Well that wasn't it - it looked like it for a moment, but that's actually a dry-creek bed ....
so back to this track then, where a Yellow Robin was calling
and then seen, fleetingly ..the only snapshot 'evidence' as he tucked his head around; I tried
further along though, and then BINGO! A stunning luminescent Sacred Kingfisher soaking up some sunshine.
Just hoping now, that it'll stay around a moment for more pics.
you handsome bird; would love to see the front of you too
oh .. that's good!
maybe even better :)
thanks Mr Kingfisher; or just maybe this is the Queen?
Location: Bingara, inland N.S.W.
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Beautiful bird photos!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, RW & SK
Beautiful scenery and very beautiful bird. Kingfishers just won't sit still long enough for me to take good photos.
ReplyDeleteKingfisher's are such quirky little birds ... I just love them. Ours would seem to be bigger, but less colorful ... mostly green but I think they all act the same. Glad you persevered because the pictures are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
stunning guy!
ReplyDeleteGreat area and a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Kingfisher, the colors are pretty. Great sighting and photos.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a stunning bird. You must be the kingfisher whisperer.
ReplyDeleteOh my - I've never even heard of a Sacred Kingfisher - It's absolutely gorgeous, and a great find for you! Terrific photos you took of him/her.
ReplyDeleteThat kingfisher is just a gorgeous bird. YOu made me laugh with that first road... I once had a friend that was a real "city boy" and went camping. Guess where he pitched his tent, and guess what happened in the middle of the night. Last camping trip for him
ReplyDeleteawesome bird. i am curious - he looks to be the size of a hummingbird in one shot ... is that correct or not? i wonder? i might google it ... ( :
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bird! These are great, Carole! I've tried and tried to get photos of the Kingfishers at a nearby lake, but the buggers won't sit still. Love those trees, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! He posed perfectly for you!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! A handsome specimen!
ReplyDeleteHi Carole... Wow he is gorgeous, lucky for you he was cooperative so you could get these great shot's!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely area there too!!
Grace
What a pretty boy and he posed so nicely for you!
ReplyDeleteA lovely walk along that track. What a delight the beautiful kingfisher is. Great photos Carole. You struck it colourful with the robin as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat series hope that creek get some water in it soon.
ReplyDeleteHI Carole A lovleyplace for awander and thatKingfisher is a lovely bird. He posed well for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice there....and your pictures are again lovely... i like that kingfisher very much....compliments.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Holland, Joop
Great photos, the kingfisher is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery well photographed Carole.
Greetings Irma
Marvellous bird, Kingfishers are good to have around.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a little beauty! Great photos Carole!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird! The blue feathers are amazing!
ReplyDeleteMany greetings from the Netherlands,
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Oh incredible Carole! Thank you for sharing this amazing bird....and I love how it turned around when you asked it to! ;))
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING ! Boy you sure had me fooled with the first two pics of the "road"!!!! Glad there were no flash floods!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bird pics Carole!!!!
Beth, they are smallish, but not as wee as your hummers
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures - and so nice of him (or her!) to turn around!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Marvelous photos of this wonderful and special bird. I love it !
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Synnöve
He's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteI'd be tempted to hike that creek bed! And hope it wasn't raining upstream!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo of your Kingfisher, Carole!