The Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting) is one of the few kingfishers that could be considered forest birds so it didn't come as a surprise when a sudden flash of blue and orange appeared as I was on the trail.
But almost immediately it took off again to the far end. Fortunately taking a shot in the 'dark', revealed its presence!
To be doubly sure, numerous shots were taken, and it was definitely the Blue-eared Kingfisher that has eluded my camera for the last few years!
Whilst waiting, hoping it'd return from where it'd emerged, to my surprise another one appeared, and this time it was an adult - the juvy has a bright red bill whilst the adult's bill is dark in colour, in this case it's a male adult kingfisher with totally dark bill.
It's not the best of encounter but suffice for now. Sheer delight to be able to record finally its presence by image, and not one but two!
Till the next time!
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