a rift

libutron:

superbnature:

Neon cross by stevenswart64

Striking view of the back of a Half-collared Kingfisher, Alcedo semitorquata (Alcedinidae), an African species.

(via moreanimalia)

moreanimalia:

Kingfisher in the rain by JMrocek

(via moreanimalia)

libutron:

Upside Down | ©Remco van Daalen   (Netherlands)

The Common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis (Coraciiformes - Alcedinidae), is widely distributed over Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Like all kingfishers, the Common Kingfishers is highly territorial; since it must eat around 60% of its body weight each day, it is essential to have control of a suitable stretch of river.

Common kingfishers have advanced eyesight, with the ability to polarize light, reducing the reflection of light off of water. They also learn to compensate for refraction, allowing them to catch prey more effectively.

[Source]

(via moreanimalia)

funnywildlife:

Kingfisher Epic Dive by Paul Sawer

(via monere-lluvia)

fairy-wren:

European Kingfisher. Photo by Bob Cross

(via nirdian)

purpleraven:

(via 500px / Photo “KF Squared” by Mark Bridger)

(via purpleraven)

kalirahman:

A kingfisher with its catch on the River Salwarpe near Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England, captured by wildlife photographer Sylwia Domaradzka.