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Martin Goff captured an image of a common kingfisher diving into a Shropshire lake to catch fish on September 30. The female bird, identifiable by the red coloration under its beak, exhibited remarkable speed and precision during the dive. Kingfishers typically weigh between 35 to 60 grams with a wingspan of about 24-26cm, making them one of Britain’s most striking birds due to their vibrant plumage.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-06,
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Story summary
Martin Goff, a wildlife enthusiast, captured stunning photographs of a common kingfisher at a lake in Shropshire on September 30. The bird was photographed swooping from its perch to dive into the water and catch small fish for food. Mr. Goff noted that this female kingfisher is identifiable by the orange/red coloration under its beak, distinguishing it from males.
Kingfishers are known for their remarkable speed and precision; they typically have a wingspan of 24-26cm and weigh between 35 to 60 grams. The vibrant plumage of kingfishers makes them one of the UK's most beautiful birds according to Mr. Goff, highlighting the significance of such rare photographic opportunities in wildlife photography.
Written for “Kingfisher Photographed Hunting” on 2026-10-06,
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A wildlife fan has photographed a common kingfisher diving into a body of water for her food.
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Martin Goff snapped the majestic bird as it swooped from its perch to feed at a Shropshire lake on September 30.
Mr Goff spoke of the moment he photographed the 'remarkable precision and speed' of the animal.
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He said: 'This common kingfisher was plunging into the water, executing a flawless dive to capture its prey of small fish.
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'The female is distinguishable by the distinct orange/red coloration on the bottom of its beak, which looks a bit like lipstick.'
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Mr Goff added that he knew the bird was not male because they 'don't have a red underside'.
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The 'King of Fishers' are so fast that even the most dedicated bird spotters can fail to spot the animal.
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'Kingfishers demonstrate remarkable precision and speed, but when a picture works, they are momentarily suspended in a dramatic explosion of water droplets and light.
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A wildlife fan has photographed a common kingfisher at a lake in Shropshire on September 30
Martin Goff snapped the lightning-fast animal as it swooped from its perch in the hunt for food
Pictured: the kingfisher with its prey in its beak as it flies away after diving in the water
Kingfishers typically have a wingspan of around 24-26cm and weigh a mere 35 to 60 grams
'Its vibrant plumage makes it one of the UK's most beautiful birds.
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They typically weigh a mere 35 to 50g, have a length of 16-17cm and a wingspan of around 24-26cm.
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There are more than 80 species of the lightning-fast bird around the world but only one, the common kingfisher, is native to the UK.
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Kingfishers live in dense foliage and perch patiently near slow-flowing water on the hunt for prey that is often larger and heavier than itself.
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