There is another quirky little character plying the shining waters of the Kawartha Lakes. It is the nemesis of many a photographer because of its skittish nature and extreme speed, known to fly away almost every time just as you get the camera locked on it, but just before you can press the shutter button. They are not skittish because they are shy. In fact they are actually very brave and bold little birds. Chattering away, announcing themselves almost every time they take flight, they are just very careful about letting people get close to them. Often your chances are best at this time of year when the young are just coming out. They haven’t learned to stay away from people yet.

A belted kingfisher begins a dive for a fish.

The belted kingfishers’ talents are pretty much revealed right in their name. It is........

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