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belted kingfisher

  1. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    I was surprised by seeing where this Kingfisher had chosen to place itself. That is the main reason I uploaded, I do not think it is the greatest portrait ever.
    • njlarsen
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    • belted kingfisher dominica layou river megaceryle alcyon
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: The Caribbean
  2. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    This is the only species of kingfisher found over most of the continental US. This female was perched on the spire of a small yacht overlooking the harbor. Males lack the chestnut band across the breast. Although birds on the West coast average slightly larger, there is apparently too much...
    • jmorlan
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    • belted kingfisher california megaceryle alcyon usa
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: North America
  3. Belted Kingfisher.jpg

    Belted Kingfisher.jpg

    Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) male.
    • Stanley Jones
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    • balmorhea balmorhea lake belted kingfisher megaceryle alcyon reeves county texas usa
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: North America
  4. Female belted kingfisher diving on a possible lunch

    Female belted kingfisher diving on a possible lunch

    She saw something, dove on it, but came away empty
    • DJ ODonnell
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    • belted kingfisher flight loveland colorado megaceryle alcyon nikon d500 500mm f/5.6 pf
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  5. Female belted kingfisher

    Female belted kingfisher

    She's waiting by a pond, looking for food
    • DJ ODonnell
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    • belted kingfisher loveland colorado megaceryle alcyon nikon d500 500mm f/5.6 pf
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: North America
  6. Belted kingfisher (male)

    Belted kingfisher (male)

    • katastrofa
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    • belted kingfisher canada male megaceryle alcyon quinsam river hatchery river pond vancouver island winter
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
  7. Male belted kingfisher in flight

    Male belted kingfisher in flight

    He shot off his perch and flashed by. I was lucky to draw a bead on him and get the shot!
    • DJ ODonnell
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    • belted kingfisher colorado loveland megaceryle alcyon nikon 500mm f/5.6 pf lens nikon d500 usa
    • Comments: 8
    • Category: North America
  8. Belted Kingfisher - late supper

    Belted Kingfisher - late supper

    This guy showed up for just a few seconds on this dead tree at the edge of large pond. Can't say I was all that ready for him. First time to capture though.
    • Ozprey1
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    • belted kingfisher megaceryle alcyon minnesota usa zimmerman
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  9. Male Belted Kingfisher

    Male Belted Kingfisher

    • katastrofa
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    • belted kingfisher male megaceryle alcyon winter
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  10. Belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) (5)b.JPG

    Belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) (5)b.JPG

    Female belted kingfisher surveying the marsh pond from a perch on a bare branch.
    • cschussman
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    • belted kingfisher birds of orange county california birds of san joaquin wildlife sanctuary kingfishers megaceryle alcyon
    • Comments: 11
    • Category: North America
  11. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    Enjoyed following this belted kingfisher (at a respectful distance) around a park in Eagle Lake, TX. Such beautiful colors on these birds.
    • knnthdhrvy
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    • belted kingfisher eagle lake megaceryle alcyon texas
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: North America
  12. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    Thank you for the correction! Taken riverside in NW Montana
    • LisaM
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    • belted kingfisher
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: North America
  13. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    Beautiful sunny day, but too much for my cell phone's camera to handle well. This guy was very photogenic. Chattered the whole time, and treated us to a variety of antics. Fun bird.
    • Joker9937
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    • belted kingfisher kingfisher
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: North America
  14. Belted Kingfisher 2

    Belted Kingfisher 2

    She dropped her catch into the stream.
    • Joker9937
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    • belted kingfisher kingfisher
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: North America
  15. Belted Kingfisher 1

    Belted Kingfisher 1

    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...
    • Joker9937
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    • belted kingfisher kingfisher
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  16. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    This was taken at the Corkscrew Swamp in Naples, Florida. Florida has a large variety of these air plants.
    • tetoneon
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    • belted kingfisher
    • Comments: 12
    • Category: North America
  17. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    Sure wish the sun had been out this day!
    • ducbucln
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    • belted kingfisher
    • Comments: 18
    • Category: North America
  18. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    • ducbucln
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    • belted kingfisher
    • Comments: 19
    • Category: North America
  19. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    The female, soaking wet, and doing extensive preening.
    • Forcreeks
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    • belted kingfisher
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: North America
  20. Belted Kingfisher (female)

    Belted Kingfisher (female)

    Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) Female, species sexually dimorphic. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area. Along a drainage canal.
    • Stanley Jones
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    • anahuac national wildlife refuge belted kingfisher chambers county megaceryle alcyon texas usa
    • Comments: 18
    • Category: North America
  21. Belted Kingfisher (female)

    Belted Kingfisher (female)

    Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) Female, species sexually dimorphic. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area. Along a drainage canal.
    • Stanley Jones
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    • anahuac national wildlife refuge belted kingfisher chambers county megaceryle alcyon texas usa
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: North America
  22. Belted Kingfisher (male)

    Belted Kingfisher (male)

    Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) Male, species sexually dimorphic. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas, USA. Terminus of board walk into South Laguna Madre Bay. Barrier Island, bay side.
    • Stanley Jones
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    • belted kingfisher cameron county megaceryle alcyon south padre island texas usa
    • Comments: 14
    • Category: North America
  23. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    A Belted Kingfisher seen along the nature trail at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, Florida
    • Proavis
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    • belted kingfisher florida
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
  24. King Fisher

    King Fisher

    While driving around Lancaster on Sunday, I was pleasantly surprised to see this King Fisher resting on a wire.
    • twins920
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    • belted kingfisher
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  25. Belted Kingfisher

    Belted Kingfisher

    This photo was taken at a pond on the north end of Big Talbot Island State Park known locally as "Spoonbill Pond". There were a pair of Belted Kingfishers flying the area and cackling. Beautiful birds. This is my first half descent shot I've been able to get.
    • Newton-W
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    • belted kingfisher duval county florida jacksonvile kingfisher
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
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