Birds of the Lower Ohio River Valley in West Virginia

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ALCEDINIDAE

Belted Kingfisher  Megaceryle alcyon

WINTER:  Uncommon to Fairly Common Resident.  See Remarks section for CBC data.

SUMMER:  Fairly Common Resident.

MIGRATION:

 Spring:  Uncommon to Fairly Common Migrant in late March and April (Edeburn et al. 1960, Hall 1983).

 Fall:  Uncommon to Fairly Common Migrant during mid-September and late September (Edeburn et al. 1960, Kiff et al. 1986).

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CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT DATA

Huntington, WV (1940 to 2001):        Recorded on 79% of Counts.  Total Birds:  281.  Range:  1 to 16.
Mason County, WV (1953 to 1976):  Recorded on 94% of Counts.  Total Birds:    45.  Range:  1 to   6.
Ona, WV (1962 to 2001):                  Recorded on 98% of Counts.  Total Birds:  277.  Range:  1 to 15.

Huntington, WV (1940 to 2001):        Number of Counts:  61.  Birds/Party Hr.:  <1.0.  Party Hr./Bird:  10.7.
Mason County, WV (1953 to 1976):  Number of Counts:  18.  Birds/Party Hr.:  <1.0.  Party Hr./Bird:    7.8.
Ona, WV (1962 to 2001):                  Number of Counts:  40.  Birds/Party Hr.:  <1.0.  Party Hr./Bird:    6.5.