Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

Introduction

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Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

Image: © Hugh Venables Taken: 29 Jan 2004

This species breeds along freshwater streams but often winters in tidal areas. This bird was regular here.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.934859
Longitude
-1.377631