SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

Belted Kingfisher - Megaceryle alcyon Length:  13"; Wingspan: 20"; Weight: 5 oz. Along any of Seabrook Island’s lagoons, ponds, lakes or other waterways you may hear a very distinctive loud rattling call, a flash of blue and a splash of water as a Belted kingfisher plunges head first into the water catching an un-expecting fish near the…

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

SIB “Bird of the Week” – Belted Kingfisher – King of the Lagoon – SIB

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