Belted Kingfisher – 8/3/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 8/3/10

Observation Time: 9:30 a.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond

Common Name: Belted Kingfisher

Scientific Name: Megaceryle alcyon

Comments: A pair of belted kingfishers were diving simultaneously several times into Gavins Pond. The bottom photo shows the splash of the kingfisher diving in.

Kingfishers nest in burrows on the banks of ponds and rivers.

More Information: University of Massachusetts