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ML646704225

Belted Kingfisher Megaceryle alcyon

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Contributor

LynnErla Beegle Media from this contributor Profile

Date

10 Dec 2025 eBird checklist S288019865

Location

Shelley Lake
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 35.8597352, -78.6626673
Age and sex
Adult Male - 1
Behaviors
Foraging or eating
Sounds
Call; Flight call; Flight song
Playback
Playback not used

Media notes

The kingfisher was perched when calling. At 7 seconds, it dipped at the water but missed. At 10 sec it called again on a low branch. At 17 sec it called twice as it flew near us. Recorded at 10:15

Additional species

  • Hermit Thrush Catharus guttatus
  • American Robin Turdus migratorius

Technical information

Recorder
PowerShot SX620 HS
Microphone
Accessories
Original file size
4.34 MB

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