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Amazing slow motion video of kingfisher birds hunting underwater

Watch footage of the kingfisher bird hunting underwater in the River Shannon in Ireland. This bird is the greatest angler on the river. Nature follows wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson (The Funkiest Monkeys, Broken Tail: A Tiger’s Last Journey) on a personal journey exploring the Shannon’s natural wonders when Ireland’s Wild River airs Wednesday, February 26 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). After the broadcast, the episode will be available for online streaming at pbs.org/nature.

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