I have a collection of photos of this Kingfisher, engaged in its feeding trip. It was perched above a stream, watching carefully the movement of the fish in the stream.
It dived into the water and returned to the wall of our garden, at the boundary, adjacent to the stream with a fish in its beaks and swallowed it when it was no more moving between the beaks.
It stayed for a while in that position after the feed.
Then it took a position on the wall, looking down into the stream to wait for another catch.
I had to move away after fifteen minutes, when the Kingfisher was still waiting for its next feed.
I have seen similar behaviours on some occasions, which made me think that it was the same Kingfisher, choosing the same place and pattern.
I feel fascinated by this morning routine of a kingfisher. It starts the day with its breakfast!
Around 8 am in the morning I have sometimes noticed a Kingfisher on a tall tree engaging in bird calls. To hear that call is refreshing, because by then, most birds have left our garden after the morning short visit. The Kingfisher is in our garden even during the noon time on some days. The stream below our property and the canal that flows though our property give the Kingfishers a reason to be around for the day.
For me its colourfulness, neatly groomed body, attentive look, long beaks and brisk movements while diving into the water are fascinating sights.
A bird receives no assistance for its survival and daily needs from any source. Yet, they receive what they need for each day! Their restful and planned behaviour offer an antidote to anxiety prone living and stressful pursuit for upward mobility!
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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