Who would swap a glimpse of a kingfisher for a snatch of their whistling call?
Quite rightly, absolutely no-one. But despite their astonishing colours and wide distribution, kingfishers can be elusive, and knowing the call is a magic ticket to seeing many more of them.
To my ear the kingfisher sounds just like a dog whistle. It’s a few fast, sharp notes, …
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