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Posted: 1st August 2008
Photo: Kingfishers by Steven
Fryer |
They're probably the UK's most exotic looking bird, but few people ever get a good look at a kingfisher. Often all you see is a dazzling blue flash as one whizzes past at lightning speed.
Kingfishers are extremely shy, but August is a good time to spot this years young. Almost as soon as kingfisher chicks have learned to catch their own fish, their parents drive them away, and they're forced to find new territories of their own.
Despite what you may see on the TV you don't necessarily have to dress up
like a compost heap in order to see one. You just need to be patient, still
and quiet. The best time for kingfisher watching is usually early in the morning. Listen out for the high-pitched call which sounds like "zzrit" or
"zzrit-it-it".
Kingfishers tend to choose slow moving rivers and streams with good quality water, and of course, a plentiful supply of small fish.
You'll notice they select a favourite branch or reed to perch on
while they scan the water for fish. They'll frequently return to this perch,
so if you just keep your eyes on it you can usually get a good view.
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