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Eurasian (Common) Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

Photo by EdMarshall
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AntónioGinjaGinja
Ed great shot,i love bird's to and i make some field id for atlas project in my zone.I also write to informe you that a new mission as been created,if you can you can join us and elp to document portuguese biodiversity,thanks,obrigado:-) http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8000668
Pochempie
Its just a dream for me to hold one kingfisher like this one! Thanks for de info;)
EdMarshall
This was whilst I was working with the British Trust for Ornithology in Portugal. We mist netted him first thing in the morning, did some checks on the little guy, took some measurements for research purposes and let him go on his merry way

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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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