# @rspb on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CpzwPsXoXo8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34269878-rspb-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/aa154019b6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-03-15T12:02:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** RSPB (@rspb) — https://gondola.cc/rspb

## Caption

Watch to find out why the kingfisher is called king of the river. 👑 👑👑

👉 Fun fact, kingfishers close their eyes when they dive using a third, see-through eyelid, called a nictitating membrane, so they can see and catch their prey with precision. 😯

If you want to see more incredible UK wildlife, make sure to tune into the next episode of #WildIsles this Sunday, on BBC one!

#uknature #ukwildlife #kingfisher #animalfacts

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## Tags

wildisles, animalfacts, uknature, kingfisher, ukwildlife

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