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was thrilled to see it was a belted kingfisher (Megacyrle alcyon).

With its crested head and deep, irregular wingbeats, this foot-long bird is a treat to watch from any angle. They are quick, compact predators, measuring about 1” from beak to tail.

Except for terns, kingfishers are the only small birds that wifi dive headlong into water from the air. Kingfishers will hover above water waiting to dive down after fish, amphibians, and insects, or take the plunge directly from a

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