Date: 6/23/25 10:03 am From: Nelson Samuels <samnelo...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Possible Belted Kingfisher at Capitola Wharf
I spent a couple of hours during the afternoon on Friday through Sunday on
the beach, east of the Wharf. A couple of times a dark, pigeon sized bird
flew from under the middle part of the wharf and dove into the water then
returned to the same area. The next day, what appeared to be the same bird
flew about fifty yards out, then hovered before diving, then returned to
approximately the same spot. Not having my binoculars, the only bird that
would fit that description and behavior is the Belted Kingfisher. If folks
are in the are keep a lookout. Could possibly be a nest site. . I’m going
this afternoon and have already put my binoculars and camera in my day
pack. Nelson Samuels, Aromas
