Kingfisher Diary (with photos)

Lynsnow · #81 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 10:32 PM

I have just read all of the kingfisher diary so far and how wonderful it is,

you are doing a brilliant job i cant wait for the next installment, well done.

svenrufus · #82 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 11:04 PM

joining this thread late in the day, can't believe now that i didn't get into it sooner. absolutely stunning, in every respect. head and tails above anything else i have seen on WAB. really good effort, i'm sick with envy.

JeffH · #83 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 08:18 PM

Thank you all so much for your kind words and very generous praise of my reports and photos to date.

I'm delighted that so many of you seem to be enjoying this thread and would love to be able to invite you all to come along and share my observations of these beautiful birds.

As several of you have said, it is a great shame about the apparent abandoning (or predation?) of the first nest and I don't suppose I shall ever discover the true reason.

However, I've visited the site again several times since my 9th May update and the birds now seem to have settled down again (with no further sightings of the 2nd male) and started the incubation of the eggs in their new nest hole. So, hopefully, hatching will be in about 18 - 21 days time but with relatively little activity for me to report on in the meantime.

I shall, of course, let you know if anything else of interest happens prior to hatching and, in the meantime, here's a shot of the female sat just below their new nest hole - I like the reflection in the water beneath her.

Jeff

glsammy · #84 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 08:22 PM

I'll keep my fingers crossed for a successful outcome this time Jeff. I can imagine the amazing shots you'll get when they're all out being fed. What a sight that will be!

mrs fish · #85 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 08:40 PM

Yes fingers crossed, lovely photo

demicav · #86 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 08:46 PM

I love the photo with the reflection in the water, stunning.

Ollie · #87 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 10:12 PM

A smashing shot with the refection Jeff, I'm also keeping my fingers crossed for a successful hatching.
Roger

pressld2 · #88 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 10:38 PM

Outstanding work Jeff!

You're very lucky to have such an opportunity to study and photograph these birds and we're all extremely lucky to have you posting the results here for us to share. Thank you!

Dave P.