Best way to find a kingfisher is to listen for its distinctive call, kingfishers can live in cold climates as long
they can fish in open water.

golden-crowned knglet
If you are still a beginner with binoculars, it is best to listen for these birds and then sit down and wait for one to land nearby you
Listen to the kingfisher and golden-crowned kinglet by clicking on the line below
32 Belted Kingfisher & Golden-Crowned Kinglet
Buy John Feith’s “Bird Song Ear Training Guide” at amazon