You just saw a little bird flying, bright blue, in a tight line, probably right over the water? Then there’s no doubt, today is your lucky day, you saw a kingfisher! Despite the fact that a kingfisher is not very common, kingfishers have been seen more and more in recent years. The main reason for […]
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With over 25 years of experience and the best equipment from Nikon, I create the most beautiful kingfisher wall art possible. Beautify your livingroom, bedroom or office with one of the nearly 300 works. The proceeds from this flow back to the kingfishers, through research, protection and education. Check out my work below or visit […]
Research: weight of a kingfisher
According to most data in various literature, the weight of an adult kingfisher is between 35 and 45 grams. However, this appears to be on the low side, on average a kingfisher weighs up to 10 grams more. In mid-2018 I was able to realize a dream and bought a house on a large lake. […]
See kingfishers more often
With its tropical plumage, the kingfisher is a rare and striking appearance in our landscape, for many people an encounter with a kingfisher is a highlight of the day. Nevertheless, it is not very difficult for an experienced kingfisher connoisseur to regularly see a kingfisher, provided you get to know the sound, behavior and tracks. […]
Kingfisher menu on a winter day
When the winter seemed to be approaching its end here in The Netherlands, we were still served a good chunk of winter at the last minute, just like in February 2018. A nice layer of snow and heavy frost for days on end made it difficult for the kingfishers to get their food. With two […]