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            one of 3 male Common Kingfishers seen at a pond 2 weeks ago, this one was a better fisherman than the 2 younger males 

Common Kingfisher, also called Eurasian Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis 
ijsvogel 
martin-pêcheur d'Europe
Eisvogel
Martín Pescador Común
Martin pescatore
guarda-rios

Nikon Z9

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Taken on: November 7, 2023

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