Cameras hidden inside this kingfisher nest reveal deeply intimate moments like this: a female kingfisher laying her third egg.
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Secret underground world
Kingfishers normally lay their eggs in underground nests, dug out of muddy river banks with their long beaks. But I made an aritificial one, with cameras hidden inside, and waited for a kingfisher pair to use it.
Kingfisher eggs
Here the female kingfisher has already laid two eggs. These are a beautiful shiny white, like pearls. Watch her sit on them to keep them warm. She shreds up fine fish bones and scales to make the nest soft with her long beak.
Kingfisher lays eggs on camera
Then she visibly heaves, and with just seven contractions, she lays a third egg. She won't begin to incubate these eggs until she has laid all the eggs she is going to lay and her clutch is complete.
Male kingfisher inspects eggs
Watch as her partner comes in to see the new egg. He tucks all three under him to briefly brood.
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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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