Mark ScheperCommon Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)<br>
This brightly colored bird is a true gem of European waterways. Photographed in a Dutch nature reserve, the kingfisher is known for its vivid blue and orange plumage and remarkable fishing skills. It typically hunts by diving into the water from a perch, as shown here.<br>
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