Sitting still, save for the occasional bob of it head, this Kingfisher is an expert when it comes to selecting a target and judging whether it is worth the effort to try and secure its breakfast. We have been watching our Mardyke Kingfishers for a while now and they seem to have a preference for small shrimps that seen to become active as the tide retreats from our stretch of the river.
(Mark Hart)
7-10-12
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer