looking out for his rival - a photo on Flickriver

            This male Eurasian Kingfisher after a dive was  checking if  he was being attacked by another male in the area
In the winter months there are often conflicts when they are all looking for suitable areas to build a nest in the spring. 
I had seen them attacking and chasing each other before this shot

Common Kingfisher, also called Eurasian Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis 
ijsvogel 
martin-pêcheur d'Europe
Eisvogel
Martín Pescador Común
Martin pescatore
guarda-rios

Nikon Z9

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Taken on: December 29, 2023

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