The breeding season has started very early, thanks in part to favourable weather conditions. This male kingfisher is doing his best to win the heart of a female who has been preparing a nest with him for their first young for over two weeks now.
After catching a fish, it is first struck against a branch several times, however, this sometimes goes wrong. Upon repositioning the fish in the beak, it sees a chance to escape.
For more than 25 years, I have been enchanted by the beauty and way of life of these beautiful birds. My passion is to capture these wonders of nature in the most beautiful and natural way possible.
I'm in love with kingfishers since the first encouter, over 20 years ago. It is my passion to photograph these wonders of nature at their best. Being a perfectionist the results are always stunning... Read more…