Origin of "Alcyon"

Families of Belted Kingfishers (Megaceryle alcyon) have inhabited the tidal end of Seal Cove where we, too, began to migrate each summer since we first arrived in 1986. Watching the birds hand on the art of fishing to their young in this beautiful cove began to spawn a vision of handing on spiritual hospitality in this place. Being curious amateur birders, we inquired about the derivation of the Kingfisher’s scientific name. More about the history of our name and this place.