Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) カワセミ
The Common Kingfisher is called a Kawasemi in Japan. They are usually found nest to streams and ponds where they catch fish. This one was on a seawall looking at the bay. I saw a school of small fish in the shallows near a launch ramp that it was watching. Amami 2024
The Kawasemi love to eat fish. Fujisawa 2009
Another happy Kawasemi. Fujisawa 2016
Here you can see the back side of a Kawasemi. The males are brighter and bluer and the females are duller and greener. This one is in a Lotus Pond. Fugisawa 2018
Kawasemi in a lotus pond. Fujisawa 2016
I think that it missed the fish this time. Fujisawa 2016
The Kawasemi can dive straight in or more often hover over the fish a bit before they dive. Fujisawa 2016
Same Kawasemi a couple 100’s/second later with a fish and going the other way. If you are having trouble seeing the fish look at the reflection. Fujisawa 2016
Heading back to the perch for a snack.