Kingfisher behaviour

[Gill Catton]

I think it's a lovely photo, it might not be a close up or sharp but it's got a warm romantic glow to it.... The light obviously got the birds in the mood!!!

[Ollie]

Originally Posted by Gill Catton

I think it's a lovely photo, it might not be a close up or sharp but it's got a warm romantic glow to it.... The light obviously got the birds in the mood!!!

Thanks Gill it was early morning before 6am and there was a very slight haze which didn't help matters. Certainly fired me up for the rest of the day anyway.
Roger

[gordonm]

Hi great photo, like everyone else I wish I'd been there but whilst you've got the attention of the kingfisher lovers can I ask a question.
Do they move in the spring we have a local pair that only seem to be around in the winter but disappear each spring only to return in the autumn.

[Ollie]

Originally Posted by gordonm

Hi great photo, like everyone else I wish I'd been there but whilst you've got the attention of the kingfisher lovers can I ask a question.
Do they move in the spring we have a local pair that only seem to be around in the winter but disappear each spring only to return in the autumn.

Hello Gordon, and firstly if it hasn't already been said a warm welcome to WAB. I'm no Kingfisher expert but I do believe they sometimes move into coastal areas, estuaries etc during the winter months where the temperatures are usually a degree or so warmer. So if you live in a coastal area this is perhaps why you see them during the winter.
The time you do not see them obviously coincides with the breeding period so one would assume they move elswhere to breed.
Roger

[gordonm]

Originally Posted by Ollie

Hello Gordon, and firstly if it hasn't already been said a warm welcome to WAB. I'm no Kingfisher expert but I do believe they sometimes move into coastal areas, estuaries etc during the winter months where the temperatures are usually a degree or so warmer. So if you live in a coastal area this is perhaps why you see them during the winter.
The time you do not see them obviously coincides with the breeding period so one would assume they move elswhere to breed.
Roger

Thanks Ollie yes we do live close to the coast in North Lincolnshire so that probably explains it.