I have long sought a clear view of a dipper hunting under water. Alas, repeated attempts proved unsuccessful. There was no reason to think that today would be any different.
Certainly, the temperature had risen; the anchor ice was gone; and the dippers were back patrolling the turbulent portions of the creek which only a week earlier had been beyond reach. Now, the dipper’s restored access, some propitious perspectives, and good lighting allowed a previously eluded view.
The successful shot shows a dipper flying under water as it hunts in a manner almost identical to that used by other birds that hunt in the air: wings out and head down as it scours the surface below.
Astonishing image, Alistair. Well done! …Block out the wings and the tail appears entirely fishy.
Wow!
Congratulations Alistair. Awesome photo!!!!
Ahhh! So many ways there are to fly
I hope to get to see this someday let alone photograph it..
Just when I think it can’t get better! What a great shot, your patience pays off.
Brilliant ..