Belted Kingfisher – 11/24/18

Observer: Deborah Radovsky

Observation Date: 11/24/18

Observation Time: 8:30 a.m.

Observation Location: in a tree at the edge of Lake Massapoag, near Beach St.

Common Name: Belted Kingfisher

Scientific Name: Megaceryle alcyon

Comments: Kingfishers have also been sighted near the boat launch area and in the Gavins Pond area. They dive for small fish. They nest in burrows.

More Information: All About Birds