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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.
Lat: 52.09, Long: 4.50
Spotted on Sep 18, 2011
Submitted on Sep 18, 2011
8 Comments
Thank you Textless.. the common Kingfisher is probably one of the most beautiful birds of The Netherlands, in my opinion.. ;)
Lovely photos!
very nice!
Thx Arlanda..
great shots!
I'm very happy with this spotting.. They are quite rare in The Netherlands.
We call it Kingfisher as commonly...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_King...
Nice work.. every shot is perfect..!!