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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Belted Kingfisher Dive

Belted Kingfisher hunting for dinner, and after an unsuccessful attempt dive, it flapped its wings out wide to shake the water off.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Camas, Washington, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Copyright: © Chris Steinbronn