A UK kingfisher is a small, stocky bird, similar in size to a house sparrow or robin, but with a large head and a long, dagger-like beak. It is often described in terms of its sound and movement, as its bright colouration, while striking, can be hard to spot in the dappled light by the water. Size and Shape: It is a compact bird, about 16-17 cm (around 6-7 inches) in length. If a physical model were available, it would feel small and robust, with a disproportionately large head and a long, pointed bill designed for fishing. Its tail is very short, and its legs are small with orange or reddish feet. Colouration (High Contrast/Vibrancy): The bird has a high-contrast pattern. Its back and tail are a bright, electric or metallic blue, while its underparts (chest and belly) are a rich, rusty orange or copper. It has a white patch on its throat and a white spot on the side of its neck. Flight: Its flight is rapid, direct, and low over the water's surface, a "flash of metallic blue" that is over in a blink. Hunting: It typically sits very still and patiently on a low-hanging branch or post over the water, watching for fish. It then suddenly dives headfirst into the water with a quick splash and pops back up to its perch almost instantly.

That's enough flying shots for today & time to chill out ~ Male Kingfisher at Forest Farm Nature Reserve - Cardiff ~ South Wales 😍 🪶 🦉 #birdingwales #ukbirding #birds #kingfisher #nature #wildlife #birdsofbluesky #birdwatching

Sunset Report 10/31
Nightly sunset report: 69 with 57% humidity and 53° dewpoint in Tampa at 1819.

A Red Squirrel is resting on a small ledge of a tree trunk. There are other branches against a blurry yellow background.

Red Squirrel

Holding the position...

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Let it be?

This is Thanos. He has figured out how to rest and babysit at the same time. Very impressive, very Montessori. 13/10 (TT: thanosthesaint)

Cat meets puppy: #AGoodPlace

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The Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) blooms once a year at night.

Dogs aren't allowed to eat until their little brother starts: #AGoodPlace

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Positioned in front of a fluffy bank of clouds and blue sky, snow covered Mount Hood sits in the background forest is below and center.

Happy #ForestFriday from the #pnw. This is Mount Hood surrounded in green. #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #WeThePeople

Two friends racing each other: #AGoodPlace

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Fluffy, prancing pony: 🔊 #AGoodPlace

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Enig 😀

Cat meets deer: #AGoodPlace

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Hello !
Are you a fox or what ?
#WildlifeWednesday🦊

Getting breakfast