And that’s when she found it. “The female Belted Kingfisher, as we like to say, is naturally true to the orange and blue,” Sanborn said. “She’s got those beautiful blue feathers around ...

The University has not had a mascot since the removal of Chief Illiniwek in 2007. Students are pushing for the kingfisher to ...

A belted kingfisher swoops into frame near Fernan Lake in this recent photo by Gavin Rolwes. Web extra: Submit your own ...