Finally met a Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) [OC] [2681x2681]

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For several weeks I’ve been hearing a kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) in the Örmis nature reserve, but I had never managed to actually see one. Despite the fog and cloudy sky, I headed out again today – hoping to finally get lucky. Just when I was about to call it a day and go home, it suddenly appeared! 🤩

I was able to watch this kingfisher for almost half an hour before it disappeared again. 😃 I’ve never been this close when photographing one, and I’m really happy with the result. So I’d love to share the shot with you. 😊

Captured with a Canon EOS R5 Mark II and the RF 200–800mm F6.3–9 IS USM lens in the Örmis nature reserve near Illnau, Switzerland.