Spirit Animal – Belted Kingfisher Talks About Raising Young

“The belted kingfisher's unusual characteristics reveals a very distinct look, especially the tiny feet and relatively large head.  The outsized head, designed for fishing, displays an uneven double-pointed crest with a sturdy, sharply pointed beak. The head sits upon a stocky body with a short tail.

Overall, the adults are 11 to 14 inches long with a white neck ring and breast, which stands out against the blue-gray body plumage.  Unlike most birds, the females are more brightly colored.  They have a belt of rusty feathers adorning their sides and breast that the males lack.” - http://www.chesco.org

This morning, the Kingfishers swooped over the channel, scaring ducks and geese, and sending them flying.  It was a sight to see!  Four large Kingfisher ladies claimed a chunk of the channel just for themselves.

They were down to serious hunting for fish and frogs, to pack on some extra protein for their long flight south.  The business of feeding and training the offspring is complete.  During that time, the Moms sometimes get quite lean as much of the food goes to the babies. 

Belted Kingfisher talks about raising young:

• Make a fine home for the children and teach them how to care for it.  We dig a long burrow, and at the end is a chamber.  The young must stay there, and keep it clean.  They cover all voidings with dirt.  Their room is clean.
• Teach them to go outside in a careful manner.  One does not go dashing out.  One goes out cautiously to avoid being attacked by the snake or the hawk.  Bigger things often bully and create fear.
• Many beings are afraid of water.  Teach your children to swim.  We teach them to dive immediately by dropping insects on the surface of the water.  The young must dive down to pick up the food.  They learn about water and flying at the same time.
• Teach your young about safe places.  We dive into the water to be safe.  And, we fly into thorny bushes or dense bush around the water to escape flying predators. 

I thought that her remarks were full of good sense.

Judy@angelsandancestors.com

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