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Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

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Field Notes

Description:

A dark bird flew fast across the lagoon in failing light and vanished at the far side but two blind shots with the camera made identification easy.

Habitat:

Lagoon between town and sand dunes behind beach.

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2018 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2019

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