Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Kingfisher Blue


I have finished the necklace, in spite of distractions! It is 9 beads in circumference, 56 cm or 22 inches in length.

When Jack was digging a bed in the front garden yesterday, a kingfisher came and sat right next to him so that it could swoop down on the lizards and insects he was disturbing. It was so close that Jack was able to take photos of it with his phone:


It's a Brownhooded Kingfisher. This front view doesn't show it, but he has tail feathers that match the turquoise in my necklace. Here's a picture from Newman's Birds of Southern Africa to show you:


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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 5, 2020 at 1:08 AM

    What a lovely design on your necklace. I'm very envious you having the beautiful Kingfisher so near you. Our Kingfishers are very similar in colour to number three, only the side of the head around the eyes has more turquoise.

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  2. Jane McLellanMarch 5, 2020 at 2:52 AM

    Number 3 is a pygmy kingfisher.

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  3. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMarch 5, 2020 at 3:27 AM

    The necklace is gorgeous! The photo of the kingfisher is amazing. I don't carry my phone around with me, so I'll probably never be able to take a picture of any of the birds we see in our yard. I tried to take a picture of a hawk that was perched on our porch rail a few months ago. He must have seen me reach for my phone. I was amazed at his size, and couldn't believe I was seeing him at such close range.

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  4. Jane McLellanMarch 5, 2020 at 4:17 AM

    How wonderful! I must say I was surprised the kingfisher stayed put when Jack got his phone out of his pocket.

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  5. Madtatter80March 5, 2020 at 4:37 AM

    I love this one and this bird I love bird watching and identifying the sounds the make tooπŸ¦πŸ¦†πŸ¦…πŸ¦‰πŸ¦’❤

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  6. picotsnkeysMarch 5, 2020 at 6:19 AM

    You are industrious! I love the connection with the birds. I hope they sell well. Or, are you going to wear this yourself to celebrate your creativity?

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    1. Jane McLellanMarch 5, 2020 at 9:22 AM

      I do hope to sell it. Won’t build up stock if I wear them myself!

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  7. God's KidMarch 5, 2020 at 7:38 AM

    I like the design of that necklace!! :)
    Great picture of the bird!!

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  8. muskaanMarch 5, 2020 at 8:09 AM

    Wonderful post!!! There is a white throated/breasted kingfisher that visits regularly, and I Love watching it - both perched (reminds me of Jeeves πŸ˜„) and flying (what a show-off πŸ˜‰) πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™

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    1. Jane McLellanMarch 5, 2020 at 9:22 AM

      I love hearing the stories about watching birds!

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    2. muskaanMarch 5, 2020 at 9:26 AM

      Oh, I have plenty! Love watching and identifying birds. And their chirps and songs range from soothing to naughty to angry πŸ˜ƒ

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  9. Margarets designer cardsMarch 8, 2020 at 4:19 AM

    Two beautiful necklaces,
    What a fabulous photo, he was so lucky he stayed long enough to get the photo

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