Sequel to 'Not the Daily Telegraph kingfisher'

[colincurry]

Having had some success last week with a perching kingfisher, I returned to the same spot yesterday in the hope of meeting it again.

I was more disciplined this time and scoured the foliage on the other side of the river carefully. Suddenly a KF shot out and headed upstream. I followed, only for it to shoot downstream. Back I went but it then reversed its tracks at speed. This time, I was ready for it and quickly took half a dozen snaps as it whizzed by. This is the only keeper:



Of course, it is not as sharp as I would ideally wish, but, I still keep pinching myself.

I took my coffee break (flapjacks this time) but the bird shot off upstream not to reappear.

I was really lucky in every respect because this is near to a spot on the river bank where a couple of dog owners come to throw branches into the river for their six dogs to retrieve. They arrived just after the KF left......

Colin

[stevecn]

wow nice one!! i was over the moon with my 1st sighting/photo of a kingfisher last week

[MagpieMick]

Good to see Kingfishers are back again at Crossness, Steve ..

Mick ..

[captaincarot]

thanks chaps always nice to see kingfisher photos

[RobS]

I think the flapjacks are your major problem Colin. Buttered scones would have ensured a better shot I am sure.

Rob S

[stevecn]

Originally Posted by MagpieMick

Good to see Kingfishers are back again at Crossness, Steve ..

Mick ..

yes great ah mick,theres 2 about at the mo they was spotted every day down there last week