Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

[p4pictures]

I got up early this morning, and headed to a local kingfisher hide where they have regular visits from these colourful birds. On arrivel at 7:20 we could hear them calling from close by, and by 7:30 I had these three shots in the camera.

All with EOS R6 Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM + Extender EF1.4x MkIII

Eelctronic shutter and high speed drive used, but not raw burst mode - I used that later 😎

EOS R6 Mark II 

[TomRamsey]

Superb!  What type of kingfishers are those?

[mdphotography]

great shots!  I love kingfishers

[p4pictures]

Thank you.

I think they are known as "Common Kingfishers", but usually just Kingfishers. This is in the UK.

[p4pictures]

Thnak you. 

[Addisonjones]

It’s crazy how little birds bring joy, isn’t it?! I love their coloring and I love you that you got in motion with wings! Makes me feels like I am there. Amazing job!

[p4pictures]

Thank you so much, it was a rather special morning for my first attempt to photograph these birds. 

[TomRamsey]

It’s even more impressive since it is your first attempt.  The kingfishers here seem to be very flighty, just when you think you are almost close enough, off they go just a little further away.  My best results came when I was in a kayak.  I hope to get one in flight.

Anyway again, excellent work!