Belted kingfisher on the refuge - The Coastland Times

Belted kingfisher on the refuge - The Coastland Times

This belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) was seen on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. “When you think of bird nests most of us think of trees, barns, buildings, even cliffs. And the nests are a variety of structures built up and out of the way,” stated USFWS. “But the belted kingfisher makes a burrow in the earth and mud along the banks of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, gravel pits, ditches, etc. Belted kingfishers have sturdy bills …