I was walking along a dirt trail near the American River and spotted this Belted Kingfisher with something in it's mouth. I was pretty far away and am very aware how these skittish birds can take to the wing in a flash. So I moved a couple of feet at a time to try to get a better view of what was in it's mouth. The Kingfisher would vocalize and hold it's head up without ever losing it's hold on whatever was in it's mouth. Finally, as I got closer, it turned toward me. I took a couple of shots - then poof, it was gone. At least I now know it was Crayfish!
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