Kingfisher Diary (with photos)

[glsammy]

Nice one again Jeff.

Some more lovely shots, it's good to see the birds are making you work for them though. You can't have it too easy!

One day you'll get them diving, and what a shot it should be!

I think I can see the evidence of Neat Image on some of those shots, your background look spot on!

[John]

Excellent update Jeff. I can well imagine you running around like a headless chicken in the hope of getting that shot.

Don't worry, it will come and we will all benefit from seeing it. (Mind you we have already seen a few moment stopping images already.)

I think I can speak for most on here when I say that this thread is fascinating stuff to read and I always look forward to the updates.

Happy New Year Jeff to you and your family. Here's hoping for a successful year on all fronts for you, especially with the Kingfishers.

John

[aeshna5]

Great shots again Jeff. At least with all that jumping up + down + running for the camera the calories from those mince pies should be dropping off!

Fingers crossed for a successful 2008 season for your halcyon birds.

[HARIMAU1610]

looking forward to breeding time reports in the spring Jeff. Lovely shots and a Nice mossy perch.

Ian

[mrs fish]

They are lovely shots, the background makes them look very good

[Ollie]

Another nice report again Jeff with lovely photos. I'm sure that diving shot is only a matter of time
Roger

[fulhamphil]

HI JEFF, just read your diaries, great stuff, makes me even more determined to get my shots of the kingfisher, put me down for a book. By the way your garden sounds like a mini paradise.

[juliejam]

Ive just read your update's to the Diary...great stuff..Some lovely shots too...The Kingfisher has always been my Favorite..saw one out fishing earlier this yr..but no chance of a pic for me..I dont need to tell you know how lucky you are to have this all going on right on your door step..


Julie

[forevergreen]

Nice photos.Im pretty jealous I like kingfishers alot but they are very shy around my area and fly away. Good luck with getting more photos for your story to im looking forward

[wwatling]

Jeff, thanks for the great update & new photos. I genuinely hope your personal issues are behind you & wish you all the best for the New Year.

As it's difficult to be at the hide during critical moments, have you considered a Bushnell Trail Scout camera? It triggers itself when something walks/flies by & can take photos or short video clips. It stores them on SD cards that can be swapped later & then checked when convenient. Alternatively you could consider a wireless motion activated video camera that feeds in to your video recorder & allows you to see the footage when you get home. They can work up to 300 metres away, so depending on how far away your house is from the hide, it might not be practical. They're under £150 on ebay.

I look forward to seeing your barn owl diary soon!