Kingfisher
The Kingfisher is a small unmistakable bright blue and orange bird of slow moving or still water. They fly rapidly and low over water and hunt fish from riverside perches, occasionally hovering above the water's surface.
Kingfishers are vulnerable to hard winters and habitat degradation through pollution or unsympathetic management of watercourses and are an “Amber List” species due to their unfavourable conservation status in Europe.
Kingfishers are widespread especially in central and southern England but become less common further north. Following some declines last century, they are currently increasing in their range in Scotland.
Kingfishers can be found all year round by still or slow flowing water such as lakes, canals and rivers in lowland areas. In winter, some individuals move to estuaries and the coast. Occasionally they may also visit garden ponds if they are of a suitable size.
Date: 25th February 2012
Location: Rye Meads RSPB reserve, Hertfordshire
Kingfishers are vulnerable to hard winters and habitat degradation through pollution or unsympathetic management of watercourses and are an “Amber List” species due to their unfavourable conservation status in Europe.
Kingfishers are widespread especially in central and southern England but become less common further north. Following some declines last century, they are currently increasing in their range in Scotland.
Kingfishers can be found all year round by still or slow flowing water such as lakes, canals and rivers in lowland areas. In winter, some individuals move to estuaries and the coast. Occasionally they may also visit garden ponds if they are of a suitable size.
Date: 25th February 2012
Location: Rye Meads RSPB reserve, Hertfordshire
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