Belted Kingfisher

Rurality has some beautiful close-up shots of the Belted Kingfisher today. These birds are fairly hard to photograph. They move almost as quickly as hummingbirds, and are very elusive. We were out photographing birds yesterday, as well, and were able to capture this kingfisher as it went for fish.

This Belted Kingfisher perched in tree before taking off for food.

It hovers before plunging headfirst into Port Townsend Bay.

Headed into the bay.