On the top of his head was a tall crest, which reached to the nape of his neck.
His back and the entire upper part of his body was blue. His wings and short tail bore spots and bars of white.
The lower part of his body was white and across his breast ran two bands of blue.
"His bill is longer than his head!" laughed Phyllis. "What a funny big head and what funny little feet! Who is he, Jackie?"
"A kingfisher!" Jack replied.
"What is he doing?" asked Phyllis.
"Fishing," said Jack, shortly.
In a moment Jack spoke again.
"There must be fish here if Mr. Kingfisher is on the lookout. He is a famous old fisherman. He could not live without fish to eat. Did you notice the white spot above each eye?"
Encouraged by the sight of the other fisherman, Jack again cast his line and waited for a bite.