Australasian Darter with fish

[MJ224]

It makes you wonder just how do they they get that fish down their throat...:-)

Very well caught too (photo that is)

[wigz]

I saw this Darter with a fish impaled on its beak, but it was a bit far away and going further (I think it was afraid I would steal the fish), so quality is a bit lacking. I managed to get a few shots but missed the swallowing.

It seems to be quite an effort for them to get the fish off the bill ready for swallowing.

All with Nikon D800 and Nikkor 500mm PF f/5.6

1. 1/2000 f/5.6 ISO 1600



2. 1/2000 f/5.6 ISO 1400


3. 1/2000 f/5.6 ISO 900