male Kingfisher after a dive without success

            taken last week Monday, another grey and dull day like most in the last months. 
Luckily dry reed beds were providing a nice backdrop

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 30, 2024

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