Sometimes nature takes your breath away. I was washing up and there was a flash of orange outside the window, and there was this kingfisher on my washing line! It stayed for about ten minutes, dipped twice into the pond and brought out a stickleback each time. Each fish was bashed on the oak tree and then swallowed whole. I've only seen a couple of kingfishers before so this was a real treat.
Fantastic! Aren’t they wonderful? This is a female (orange on lower beak distinguishes them from the males). A lovely experience.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you! I didn't know that.
ReplyDeleteLove dipping into your blog and what a great wildlife spotter you are! A great treat, thanks for sharing. Antonia
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