Kingfisher

We woke to rain, and it has been raining consistently all day.  At 5pm I tipped out 28mm....its still raining and apparently is snowing up country.  An early dump !
Much excitement this morning, I noticed a large bird sheltering in my pin oak which is looking a blaze of red. Looks better/sharper against black.
Grabbed the camera, zoomed to the max and managed three photos  through my window.  I wasn't confident to go outside to get closer, as it was he took off soon after.  Not something seen this far south here in South Canterbury hence my excitement.