Often if one tries to approach a bird, it leaves. I have never been able to get close to a kingfisher, and rarely to a grouse. So, it was a delight to have each of them approach me. Not that they knew that is what they were doing, but still…. I did manage some close views.
A Ruffed Grouse lands in a tree right beside me. What could I do? I took its picture.
A female Belted Kingfisher landed in a another tree and gave me my highest-resolution image of the species.
Wonderful photos. Photographically very inspiring.
Wonderful bird pics. I am fascinated by Kingfishers and saw them often on Vancouver island but not now in North Vancouver. Great to see up close.
It must of been very satisfying to get such a great photo of the little jokester..
Such detail, endearing.