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09-02-2009, 01:20 PM
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| | | Kingfisher
I was quite far away, but he was lovely to see.....   |
09-02-2009, 01:25 PM
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They are beautiful birds Alison and I regularly see them on our river but they are very elusive. 
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09-02-2009, 01:26 PM
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thats a lovely find Alison - was it fishing ? - I always find time just disappears when watching something like that.
Brought back some great memories! 
Cheers
Ken
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09-02-2009, 01:29 PM
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I think he was fishing. He was sitting on a branch above a couple of ducks (or something). He flew off, closely followed by a second one. I did hang around incase he came back, but no luck. Never mind, I saw a beautful fox! See my post in general wildlife forum!! |
09-02-2009, 02:15 PM
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A Fox and a Kingfisher.Boy were you lucky,twice, Alison |
09-02-2009, 02:20 PM
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They are great little birds to watch. There was a nest overlooking one of the hides at Slimbridge in the summer and we spent hours watching them come and go. Sadly when they perched they were just too far away to get any decent pictures.
Also saw one at our local nature reserve for the first time last week - only a few feet away but as I lifted the camera he flew away and did not return 
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09-02-2009, 02:38 PM
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Hi Alison
there a great looking bird and I can watch them for hours fishing.
At least you have a picture to remind you
Mick
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09-02-2009, 02:41 PM
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Nice one Alison they brighten any birdwatching trip don't they! |
09-02-2009, 02:49 PM
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Lovely Alison - well done
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09-02-2009, 05:41 PM
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Well spotted Alison
It's always an uplifting experience to see a Kingfisher. They must surely rank as one of the UK's most captivating birds, all the more so because of their shyness and elusiveness.
I've taken more than 8,000 Kingfisher photos over the last few years but I'm still thrilled every time I see one.
Jeff
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