When the kingfisher chicks were three weeks old their individual characters began to show through - like this greedy one with eyes bigger than it's stomach! Watch this incredible behaviour, captured in 4K.
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Kingfisher chicks
At 23-days-old the kingfisher chicks are just days away from fledging the nest and have begun to develop individual characters. Their colourful feathers have also grown in and the bolder ones among them are identifiable.
Watching insect
But at this age everything is still so new to them. Watch as all sets of kingfisher eyes follow an insect around the nest!
Common kingfisher
This is a common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a species widespread in Europe.
Secret underground world
Kingfishers normally lay their eggs in underground nests, dug into muddy river banks using their long beaks. I made an artificial alternative, as close a replica to the bird's original design except with cameras hidden inside, to be able to watch this family.
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Paintings
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I am a British wildlife artist and filmmaker on a mission to share my love for wildlife with the world. As well as creating detailed animal film and art portraits, I promote wildlife tours around the world and do all I can to help conserve and protect wildlife here at my home in Yorkshire. I hope that by putting nature in the frame I can foster a deep love for wildlife amongst my followers.
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