Well after many dawn starts and fleeting glances of the local Kingfisher over the past month, went to a reserve, walked in the hide and sat down. A Kingfisher arrives with minutes! Result!
Still won't give up on the local though. Will just have to scare the dog walkers before they scare my bird! Hiding in the bushes in full cam gear so they can only see my eyes seems to be doing the trick!
regards.
Stu.