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Belted Kingfisher 1
Joker9937

Belted Kingfisher 1 (Megaceryle alcyon)

This Kingfisher nailed a crawdad/crayfish. She smacked it against the branch several times, apparently in an effort to kill it. Unfortunately, she dropped it. The next photo shows her peering down towards the stream, as her catch drifts away. She was not too happy about the situation. I apologize for the coloring.
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Habitat
streams, bodies of water
Location
Eagle Marsh, Fort Wayne, IN
Date taken
04/03/2020
Scientific name
Megaceryle alcyon
Equipment used
Zeiss Diascope 85 t*fl and Note 10+
Kits
That is some meal she caught! What a shame she dropped it and lost it.
 
delia todd
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What a lovely meal she lost!!! Very careless of her!!

You've a superb couple of pictures of this kingfisher Joker - many thanks for showing them to us.
 

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