Hook-billed Kingfisher, Papua New Guinea, near Kwatu camp, Elevala River 29 July 2017
My Surfbirds Photos
Not rare, but elusive and difficult to see in its dense rainforest habitat. Pity about the leaves...
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, Papua New Guinea, Ketu River, Western Province June 2010
LOST in BIRDING
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, PNG, Kiunga June 2008
Seen well on the Birdquest PNG 2008 tour Birdquest See more photos on my website Nik Borrow Nik Borrow
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, PNG, Kiunga June 2008
As with the Shovel-bill below, very poor light necessitated extremely slow shutter speeds. Still, a smart pair of species to see so well!
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, PNG, Kiunga June 2008
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, Papua New Guinea, Kiunga June 2007
Just one of 18 species of kingfishers seen on the recent Birdquest PNG tour Birdquest See more photos on my website Nik Borrow
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, Papua New Guinea, Elevala River June 2006
No excuses for posting another shot of this stunning species seen during the Birdquest PNG 2006 tour Birdquest
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, Papua New Guinea, Elevala River June 2006
This secretive but noisy kingfisher was seen well during the recent Birdquest PNG 2006 tour Birdquest
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, PNG, Elevala River Sept 05
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, PNG, Fly River, Kiunga Jun 2004
Leica APO62/ Coolpix 4500
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, Papua New-Guinea, Kiunga, July 2004
Common but elusive species
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Hook-billed Kingfisher, PNG, Kiunga june 2003
often heard but rarely seen!
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