Green kingfisher fishing in Belize

A colorful bird perched on a bamboo branch holding a fish in its beak, surrounded by tall grasses.

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 bird perched among tall grasses and reeds, partially camouflaged in its natural habitat.
A colorful kingfisher perched on a bamboo branch in a lush, green environment.

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.

A colorful kingfisher perched on a bamboo stalk, holding a caught fish in its beak, surrounded by greenery.
A colorful kingfisher perched on a bamboo stalk, holding a fish in its beak, surrounded by green foliage.
A colorful bird perched on a bamboo stick surrounded by tall green grass.
A colorful bird perched on a bamboo stick, holding a fish in its beak against a blurred green background.
A colorful bird perched on a bamboo stick, surrounded by tall green grass, holding a fish in its beak.

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

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