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.