I love observing birds, and I love photography, so it would make sense to assume that I love bird photography. Well, as it turns out, I don’t. Ask wildlife photographers what they think is the most challenging subject, and I will be willing to wager that a majority of them will say birds. Most of them are very small, move very quickly, are easily spooked, the list can go on and on. I was photographing the sunrise one morning on a local trail when I heard the unmistakable cry of a kingfisher. I have never photographed one before, and waited patiently for it to come into view. Sure enough, it perched itself on a dead tree for several seconds, and I was able to capture a couple of frames before it flew off. At first, I was mildly disappointed because the bird appears so small in the frame, but quickly realized that the formed silhouette is the unmistakable shape of the kingfisher, with its crowned crest and long beak. I have come to really enjoy the image because the habitat become the focus rather than simply becoming a portrait of a bird. The bird being small in the frame appears vulnerable, and in fact, it is. Habitat destruction is a major threat to many species of wildlife, and it is up to us to make a difference so that future generations can enjoy such beautiful scenes.