Green kingfisher fishing in Belize

A recent encounter with a Belted kingfisher near my home made me think of another encounter earlier this year in Belize. We spent a few days in Hopkins and found this Green kingfisher fishing on edge of a marsh just after sunrise one morning.

A small, beautiful bird. With explosive speed he dove through the long grass – escaping from my view each time. After one he reappeared perched with a surprisingly large catch.

He gave me a few moments to frame his trophy catch before swallowing it and flying across the water.

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This entry was posted on July 25, 2026 by Christopher Martin. It was filed under Belize, Birds, Nature, Wildlife and was tagged with Belize, bird photography, Central America, fish, fishing, Green kingfisher, Hopkins, hunting, Kingfisher, nature photography.

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   Suzanne et Pierre

   Lovely photos. (Suzanne)

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   July 27, 2026 at 9:38 am
   

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   marlandphotos

   What a great capture!

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   July 26, 2026 at 1:14 pm
   

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   Anonymous

   Awesome photos.

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   July 25, 2026 at 5:56 pm
   

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   aura

   Incredible timing and clarity! 📸✨

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   July 25, 2026 at 12:20 pm
   

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     Christopher Martin

     Very kind. Thank you!

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     August 21, 2026 at 2:19 am
     

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