THE BIRD GUY: Belted kingfisher

Lifestyle
Written By John Boit

This belted kingfisher was spotted years ago along Winslow Stream in Penobscot. Photo by Jon Albrecht.

Oct. 19, 2026

By Jon Albrecht

Belted kingfishers are regular visitors to the area and can overwinter here. They feed mainly on fish and can be seen on snags, branches, and rocks, or hovering above open water looking for prey. Males have a blue-gray pectoral band; females add a rusty band on the belly.

— Jon Albrecht, aka “The Bird Guy,” is a bird photographer who can often be seen in Penobscot or surrounding towns, searching for his next feathered friend to put in focus.

John Boit
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