Bird of the week 2023 | Week 25
Belted kingfisher [MichaelWarren.com]
Belted kingfisher
A great way to see belted kingfishers is to kayak down the Silver River or explore other shorelines around town. These solitary birds hunt fish by hovering above the water, then plunging down to catch their prey. They make a loud rattling call when they’re active.
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