We watched this male Belted Kingfisher as he scanned the water looking for an afternoon meal. He would perch on a tree limb for a few moments then take off down the channel to his next viewpoint. Belted Kingfisher facts: Belted Kingfishers perch or hover over open water, watching for prey. Once prey is sighted, they dive headfirst into the water and seize it with their bills. Typically prey is taken near the surface, and the birds do not submerge themselves completely.

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