Gustav's Kingfishers - how does he do it

svjetlana wrote: You can even make a small kitchenette to cook food considering the time you spend inside, also, some kind of sofa to rest a bit. You must get tired sitting on the stool all the time. I guess washroom is not a problem, ey?

So that's a caravan then

thanks robbie

yes you have my permission , sure
i look forward to your avian-photography case

if i can help you with something, just let me now

cheers
gustav

outstanding job, I enjoyed watching and reading. Thanks!

Superb article, Gustav .... and Frankman!

If I find the time and patience this year, I will follow your advices, as there are kingfishers/ijsvogels/Eisvögel very close to my home.

Thanks for sharing!

Such a joy to read and watch...
Congratulations Gustav, just unbelievable.

I have seen several Kingfishers in my area, Mt. Desert Island, Maine.
In particular, there is a nest along the bank of a local marsh. Very difficult, if not impossible to access by land.

Also, I see them fishing off a dock or building by the water.
It's usually pretty much by chance, right place, right time. Otherwise our local Naturalist would probably know where to find a nest or two with more easy access....

But, do you think it possible one could create a 'hide' in a kayak and get close enough,(eventually that is)? Have you ever used a boat or kayak to photograph where you can't get to walking?

I have a 16' yellow kayak I use sometimes to photograph ducks on the water in the harbor but I have never tried making a blind. They usually scamper if I get too close, but I have sat very still and have had them pass in front of me.

Thanks so very much for sharing! I appreciate knowing how not to bring harm to these beautiful creatures, yet be able to capture their image in nature. Truly inspirational!

Thank you,
Lynn
Bass Harbor, Maine

momech wrote: k9tales wrote: But, do you think it possible one could create a 'hide' in a kayak and get close enough,(eventually that is)? You could buy one of these throw over blinds: https://store.birdsasart.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=25 and modify it, or just buy some camo cloth make one. Still have to move slow, and it gets hot under there, but it should do the trick.

Thanks for the link, I'll check them out. I also need a blind for winter. I sit by the edge of the marsh, one of the few spots available, and used a blanket, but I'm going to do something more stable this winter. I had Blue Herons land 15' in front of my spot last winter.
Lynn