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Common Kingfisher batters Stickleback fish before swallowing it. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk
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Common Kingfisher batters Stickleback fish before swallowing it. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk
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Media ID 9690709
© FLPA/David Hosking
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Kingfisher - The Master of Fish-Fu!
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. In this action-packed snapshot, we witness the incredible skills of the Common Kingfisher as it unleashes its secret weapon on an unsuspecting Stickleback fish. With lightning-fast reflexes and precision strikes, this feathered warrior shows us why it reigns supreme in the aquatic realm. Lackford Lakes in Suffolk becomes a battleground where this European kingfisher demonstrates its exceptional hunting prowess. Armed with a beak sharper than any sword, our hero effortlessly batters its prey into submission before devouring it whole. Talk about a knockout meal! Captured by FLPA's talented photographer David Hosking, this image perfectly encapsulates nature's raw power and beauty. It reminds us that even in seemingly peaceful settings like lakeshores, epic battles unfold beneath the surface. The vibrant colors of both predator and prey add to the visual spectacle – from the regal blue plumage of our fierce avian hunter to the shimmering scales of its unfortunate stickleback victim. It's a clash between elegance and survival instincts that leaves us awe-struck. So next time you're strolling along Lackford Lakes or any other picturesque water body, keep your eyes peeled for these magnificent creatures engaged in their underwater martial arts! But remember, leave your fishing rods at home; these kings have already claimed their dominion over these waters!
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