“A dream come true to see two Common Kingfishers (Alcedo atthis) together,” wrote Ang Siew Siew. “They seemed to take turns to bob their heads up and down. Or were they simply playing a game of copycat? For two hours, … Continued
Johathan Kuah’s image of the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) was photographed at Satay by the Bay. The image complements William Chua’s earlier image, taken at the same location. Now is this the same individual kingfisher or is it another kingfisher? … Continued
William Chua’s image of a Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) atop a lotus fruit (Lelumbo nucifera) casting a pellet was documented at Satay by the Bay, the food establishment at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. The dramatic image shows the kingfisher … Continued
“This is the first time that I have observed how vigorously the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) has to shake and twist it’s body in order to get rid of water from it’s feathers after a dive into the water for … Continued
Birding Highlights of Taiwan 2017 Series “The study of Fairy Pitta (Pitta nympha) is well researched and documented since 2000 by researchers of TESRI (Taiwan Endemic Species Research Institute), under stalwartship of Professor Scott Lin. “In addition to other prospective … Continued
Birding Highlights of Taiwan 2017 Series “A 16cm bird that perches on rock and plays dead may not be easy to spot, until awaiting a sprint opportunity of a river catch. “This Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) caught my eye. The … Continued
A Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) was perching on a bare branch when a dragonfly flew just above it. With mandibles agape the kingfisher made a slight jump and clamped the dragonfly at the thorax just behind the head. It returned … Continued
“Last week was the Black-Backed Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) also known as Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher and today it was the male Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) caught throwing out a pellet. “(I shoot at continuous mode and in my observation, it seems … Continued
Tony Chua’s documented an Black-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) also known as Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher casting a pellet at Hindhede Nature Park on 18th November 2016… …adds on to BESG’s earlier two posts HERE and HERE. This list below of kingfishers … Continued
Birds scratch their head when there is a need to respond to an itch, a spot where the bill cannot reach, like the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) above or the Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) below. This is also seen in … Continued
