One of my favorite birding spots is about a mile or so from where I live. One can find several different types of birds, especially water-type birds there. Besides a creek and a trail, there is also a set of percolation ponds there. This place is called Oka Ponds and is part of the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Back in January, on a nice day as I was about to leave the area, a belted kingfisher landed in a nearby tree. He sat there perched for the longest time. I really didn't think he/she would sit there long enough for me to get some decent pictures, but the bird did not seem to be in a hurry to leave. This is one of my favorite shots. Be sure to click on the photo so you can view a larger image.
Then in early march I went back to visit the area, and surprisingly I saw another belted kingfisher there. This one I caught in flight. It was so exciting watching this bird hover over one of the perc ponds.
