Belted Kingfisher

Belted Kingfisher Small feet, very large head, the Belted Kingfisher stands out. How it came by the name is easy to see.

Belted Kingfisher It is also aggressive and frequently chatters loudly, audible from a long way off.

Belted Kingfisher In flight, the Belted Kingfisher looks much different.

Belted Kingfisher A graceful flair of the wings as it moves over the pond in search of food.

Great Blue Heron The Great Blue Heron fishing in shallow water.

Great Blue Heron Like most herons, it looks like it belongs about sixty-five million years ago.

Green Heron The Green Heron launches from a perch with a squawk.

Green Heron From all the feather tufts on the top of the head, this marks this Green Heron as a first year youngster.

Green Heron From the back, the juvenile Green Heron appears downright spiky.

Green Heron Another shape as it squats down, showing its colors.

Green Heron Graceful in flight, with short, strong strokes.

Green Heron Perfect alignment.

Wood Duck A young Wood Duck with a drop of water on the end of its bill.

American Robin The ever present and talkative American Robin.

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