midair eye contact between prey and predator...

            while emerging from the water this female Kingfisher had lost the small fish she had caught underwater and now she is midair face to face with the prey that got away
 
Common Kingfisher, also called Eurasian Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis 
ijsvogel 
martin-pêcheur d'Europe
Eisvogel
Martín Pescador Común
Martin pescatore
guarda-rios

Nikon Z9

Many thanks for your views, favorites and supportive comments.
 
All rights reserved. Fons Buts©2023
My photos may not be used on websites, blogs or in any other media without my written and explicit permission.
   

Taken on: February 17, 2023

Tags:

wildlife photography

nature photography

natural habitat

in de vrije natuur

in het wild

Nikon Z

Cirdantravels

Fons Buts

natuurfotografie

fauna

wildlife

natural light

bird in flight

vogel in vlucht

oiseau en vol

Vogel im Flug

alcedo atthis

ijsvogel

Eisvogel

kingfisher

alcedinidae

martin-pêcheur

martin pescador

martin pescatore

coth5

Sunrays+5

nature

Nikon wildlife

bird photography

ornithology

vogelfotografie

natuurfotograaf

wildlife photographer

Naturfotografie

Martín

Pescador

Martin

pescatore

guarda-rios

Martín Pescador

birdwatching

wildlife photogarphy

martin-pêcheur d'Europe

Martín Pescador Común

Nikon nature « less

Sets appears in: • a personal selection • Birds in Flight more » • 2023 • Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) • Eurasian/Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) « less

Groups appears in: • Birds in Flight! • **A Big Fave (INVITE ONLY PLEASE) more » • Nature and Photography • Excellence In Avian Photography (EIAP) -- INVITED IMAGES ONLY !! • TMI: your ART & NATURE **NO PEOPLE OR MAN-MADE OBJECTS** P1♥C1 • SJohnson's Fauna PLEASE READ: surgery complete doing well • Le Martin Pêcheur d'Europe • Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 . • Birds Photos - Check out the new discussions! • Feathers+Beaks=Birds (P2 / C2) • ! 90+ Faves (P1,A+F3) • A Little Beauty - with invitation Only (post 1 comment 2) • **HARMONY**(Post 1-Award 3) • Animals/Birds of Planet Earth • Birds In Flight Photography • Colors Of The Heart! *Invited Images Only*! • Best Of DAMN! I Wish I'd Taken That • Kingfishers • Nature's Garden (P1 / A3) • Fauna, Flora&Landscapes - Post 1 Comment 3 • Nature of the World Unlimited (9000+ Invite your friends!) • The Amazing Photos • Keep your eyes open - Ayez l'oeil - NO PEOPLE - P1A3 - Sweeper • NATURE'S PRIME (P1/A4) • ~ Passage to Beauty ~ • NATURE EN CHASSE - WILDLIFE IN HUNTING • *Specialist Nature & Wildlife Photographers* (P1 - A2) • Outstanding Bird Photography - P1 - A3 (Admin Invite Only) • ! * Fantastic Nature Group *Moderated* » Post 1 and Award 1 « • LA VIE EN ROSE ( Admin Invite Only ) • AWESOME BIRDS ! (Award 2 Please) • Nikon WILDLIFE & NATURE • Nature's Gallery (Post 1 / Award 3) • World Wildlife Showcase (Invited images only) • Living Jewels of Nature • Wild Bird Photography • Precious Living Jewels of Nature • Amazing Wildlife Photography (Invitation Only) • Members Choice (Admin Invite Only) • Swift`Wings ~an invitation group~ P1/C2 • *Feathers & Beaks* P1 - A3 • Birds in flight only!!! • **Masterclass Exhibition** Admin Invite Only Level 2 P-1/A-3 • arbor square ~ A Nature Group ~ P1/C2 • Eblouissante Nature / Brilliant Nature - P1/C2 - No People • .*♪• La mia Sonata ~ by invitation ~ P1/A2 • Best of Nature's Gallery (Invite Only) Award 2 • **Masterclass Elite** Invite Only Post 1-Award 3 • Nature, ...as such and abstract • Our Wonderful and Fragile World - P1 - A4 • AMAZING IMPRESSIONS OF NATURE Post 1 / Award 4 • The New**Perfection In Pictures** ( Sweeper) • **The New Masterclass** Level 1 *Admin Invite Only* P1- A3 • in explore • Illuminations in the Wild • Birds in flight. • NATURE'S KALEIDOSCOPE P1 X A1 • Exquisite Imagery.... Submit your BEST for invite • ...Small in Nature-Comment, Fave, Upload only the Best! • NATURE TOP • Specialists' Choice Nature & Wildlife (P1 - A2) • !* MONTHLY THEMES/ April 2024 : wonderful color green • NIKON Z SERIES • The Specialists' Hall of Fame • The New Focus 1a • !* Remembrance Susy ♥in Ricordo della cara amica♥NO SL ! • Vögel nur im Flug-Birds only in flight • Kingfisher-Eisvögel • Vögel die auf oder am Wasser leben Only birds that live on the • +1000 Faves+ « less

Stats: 27,442 views / 468 comments