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Old 19-01-2007, 12:17 AM
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Re: Photographing Kingfishers

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Originally Posted by markday View Post
hi if you find some shallowish water that holds fry wedge a branch or stick in the river bed to act as a perch the king will find it and use it sometimes within 30 mins that way you can pick your spot and even the background for your picture hope this helps your my first post
To improve your chances throw in some ground bait around the stick to attract the fish. If the fish come so will the Kingfisher Be aware that the kingfisher has exceptional eyesight and you should seriously consider getting a camo net or similar to hide under as it will rarely perch if it can see you.

Note: the kingfisher is protected by law and photography at or near a nest is is only allowed with a schedule 1 license.
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