Project Noah

Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.

Join Project Noah Today

ijsvogel (Alcedo atthis)

Alcedo atthis

Notes:

Common Kingfisher // The kingfisher position in the Netherlands is in strong growth. SOVON Bird Research estimates the number of breeding pairs this year to around 250. Last year there were about 165.



No species ID suggestions

8 Comments

Matthijs
Matthijs a year ago

Thank you Textless.. the common Kingfisher is probably one of the most beautiful birds of The Netherlands, in my opinion.. ;)

textless
textless a year ago

Lovely photos!

Palaimon
Palaimon a year ago

very nice!

Matthijs
Matthijs a year ago

Thx Arlanda..

arlanda
arlanda a year ago

great shots!

Matthijs
Matthijs a year ago

I'm very happy with this spotting.. They are quite rare in The Netherlands.

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

We call it Kingfisher as commonly...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_King...

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Nice work.. every shot is perfect..!!

Zoeterwoude, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Lat: 52.09, Long: 4.50

Spotted on Sep 18, 2011
Submitted on Sep 18, 2011

Related spottings

Azure Kingfisher Martín pescador (Kingfisher) Common Kingfisher Common Kingfisher

Nearby spottings

gewoon elfenbankje (Trametes versicolor) Common Kestrel Bar-headed Goose Rose-ringed Parakeet