This Pied Kingfisher was spotted in Velddrif. They are commonly found in waterside habitats, including rivers, estuaries and coastal areas. They are the only kingfisher in the region with the distinctive black and white plumage and a black crest on their head. Pied Kingfishers can often be seen hovering over water before diving for fish. Readers are invited to send their beautiful photos, taken on the West Coast, to weslander@novusmedia.co.za by Monday at 12:00. Photos must be at least 1 MB in size. Photo: Stefanie Ash | S Ash Photos
This Pied Kingfisher was spotted in Velddrif. They are commonly found in waterside habitats, including rivers, estuaries and coastal areas. They are the only kingfisher in the region with the distinctive black and white plumage and a black crest on their head. Pied Kingfishers can often be seen hovering over water before diving for fish. Readers are invited to send their beautiful photos, taken on the West Coast, to weslander@novusmedia.co.za by Monday at 12:00. Photos must be at least 1 MB in size. Photo: Stefanie Ash | S Ash Photos

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