Kingfishers on the river

[petermcgain]

I've always wanted to see kingfishers having only ever seen one before on the River Dart in Devon. That was until recently when my wife and I bought a canoe and each time we have taken it on the river (the Stour on the Suffolk/Essex border) we've seen them! We think it must be the different angle as we have never seen them from the bank. So those of you wanting to see kingfishers get yourself a canoe!

[heskin]

live in st.helens, A place you wouldnt associate with much wildlife, and see kingfishers nearly every time I go out whether it be sankey valley,newton canal,carr mill dam etc.

they are wonderful birds- often heard before the are seen

[bounce]

Ive been kayaking for a few years now, its the best way to see river birds they dont seem to mind you as much. Its funny I was so made up with my first kingfisher before Id started kayaking now there 10 a penny although still great to see that blue flash.

[Birdie]

I have never seen a kingfisher and I would love to.

I regularly go to a bird reserve around the corner from me, and the other week I missed the resident Kingfisher by 5 minutes!!! I waited for a while in case it came back, but it didn't (probably waited until I left).

I am off to the canoe shop!!

[stephen p]

Thats brilliant buddy. I saw my first Kingfisher's this year, me and my partner saw two @ Slimbridge and one when i taking photo's of Grebes.
I was led in the grass focusing on the grebes then i heard a sharp shreek and saw a flash of blue and he landed on the perch, that was a special moment.

I have always wanted to get canoe and travel down a river that would great.

Well done chap keep enjoying the canoe and the kingfishers