While strolling around Ho Guom Lake (Hanoi), Hung Pham unexpectedly captured the fleeting moment a kingfisher plunged into the water to hunt for prey.
Returning to Hanoi after 10 years, while strolling around Ho Guom Lake , Hung Pham (from Ho Chi Minh City) unexpectedly spotted a kingfisher gliding by. Quickly tracking it, he watched for about 15 minutes before the bird caught its prey, and he managed to capture that impressive moment with his camera.
According to Hung, this is one of the rare occasions he has been able to observe and fully document the hunting process of kingfishers amidst the bustling urban environment. Despite the surrounding crowds, traffic noise, and the hectic pace of life, these small birds patiently observe, suddenly dive into the water, and quickly return to the branch with their prey in their beaks.
With its vibrant plumage and swift flight, the kingfisher is commonly found in lakes and feeds on small fish. It is relatively small compared to other members of its family, and its bright blue plumage along the middle of its back is visible in flight.
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With their keen eyesight, they are considered master hunters on the water's surface. Kingfishers quickly dive into the water, their long, sharp beaks seizing prey in an instant.
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Kingfishers often perch on branches by the lake, intently observing their prey below the surface before swiftly diving down like an arrow. Hung was amazed by the speed and accuracy of this bird.
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Kingfishers constantly circle in the sky, flapping their wings before descending to hunt for prey in the water.
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During this trip to Hanoi, Mr. Hung felt relaxed as he witnessed and captured interesting moments of nature. He always hopes that birds have a spacious habitat, free from hunting, especially in large cities. He always hopes that birds will have a spacious living environment, free from hunting, especially in big cities.
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