kingfishers

It was said that they were changed into the birds which we call kingfishers, a story which, probably, has no other foundation than the name of

The Metamorphoses of Ovid Literally Translated into English Prose, with Copious Notes and Explanations 43 BC-18? Ovid 1847

When Halcyone plunged into the sea in despair after the shipwreck and death of her husband King Ceyx, Thetis transformed both husband and wife into the birds called kingfishers (halcyones), which, with the tender affection which characterized the unfortunate couple, always fly in pairs.

Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome E.M. Berens

Recent studies have indicated high levels of mercury in birds such as kingfishers and raptors, as well as in native fish.

Pantanal Conservation Complex, Brazil 2007

The park diverse wildlife including proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, has on area of 16 sq.km. of primary forest with an abundance monitor lizards, estuarine crocodiles (crocodylus porosus) and birds of botanical treasures made up of 25 types of vegetation. such as kingfishers, white-bellied eagles, various wading birds and Amongst this plant life is the carnivorous pitcher plant.

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We glide beneath a rainbow of feathers, from tropic cormorants to Amazon kingfishers to green herons.

Richard Bangs: Nic' of Time Richard Bangs 2010

We glide beneath a rainbow of feathers, from tropic cormorants to Amazon kingfishers to green herons.

Richard Bangs: Nic' of Time Richard Bangs 2010

The live locations include the wetlands at Slimbridge reserve in Gloucestershire, where kingfishers, otters and 35,000 wildfowl are all potential stars, and the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, which will probably be worth a visit for the stunning seasonal colours alone.

TV highlights 07/10/2011 2011

And there is a feast of birds....weavers, kingfishers, darters, cranes, herons, and of course, Egyptian geese flying in wedges around our craft.

Richard Bangs: Quest for the Lord of the Nile, Part III Richard Bangs 2011

It is regarded as one of the most environmentally important stretches of countryside in Snowdonia because it is untouched by intensive farming and is home to many wildlife species of international importance such as kingfishers, otters and the chough.

Llyndy Isaf farm in Wales saved by National Trust after £1m appeal 2011

We glide beneath a rainbow of feathers, from tropic cormorants to Amazon kingfishers to green herons.

Richard Bangs: Nic' of Time Richard Bangs 2010