Kingfisher

Todays capture is from a early start down at the nest site.As yesterday my worst fears were unfounded.Yesterday morning a female Sparrowhawk was present up and down and even perched close to the nest hole.This forced both parents to move away from the area,and this caused extra trouble as another male moved onto the brook. So when I got there today both parents were very vocal and back and forth with larger fish first thing.Then the male began new nest building before the second male again arrived to be chased away by both parents.Hope you like this one again of the male as he likes to have his good side on view.The female perchs out of site and then goes straight in and out.

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Lens:	EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Recording media:	RAW (digital)
Date Taken:	29 May 2012 - 9:36 AM
Focal Length:	500mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/4.0
Aperture:	f/5.6
Shutter Speed:	1/180sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	400
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
Flash:	Off, Did not fire

Title:	Kingfisher
Username:	skewey
Uploaded:	29 May 2012 - 4:41 PM
Tags:	Close-up / macro, General, Wildlife / nature
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