I have been lucky with Sacred Kingfishers this year as this is the third place I have encountered them. They are not uncommon but perhaps not seen as often as birdo's would like. Their feathers are a striking blue, contrasting with the buff colours and that long beak give them character such that they tend make your heart beat that bit faster upon encountering them.

I found a pair at the Yea Wetlands on the weekend. There was a nest near by and this one kept flying to the nest and then back onto this little branch for a few seconds. It was later in the day and the light was fading but I manged a few images that were workable.

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Model:	NIKON D500
Exposure:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture:	f/6.3
ISO Speed:	2200
Focal Length:	500 mm
Lens:	200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6