Hi all,
Just thought I would let you know about the kingfishers - as I know that is what everybody like to see!
Well, the pair at the Gadwall hide are still feeding young, we have had lovely views recently. Keep an eyey out as they have been investigating other holes - so they could be getting ready for another brood!
The pair at the Kingfisher hide are still sitting on eggs. When they are incubating we will only see them every two to three hours as they do a change over... both parents take turns keeping the eggs warm so one will be out fishing while the other is incubating. After a few hours the fishing adult will come back to the bank and call ("Honey, I'm home!"), the incubating adult will leave the nest to fish and let the other take their turn.They will be incubating for about 19-21 days. When the young have hatched is a good time to see the adults as they will be in and out every 10-30 minutes bringing in fish to the hungryu babies - so keep an eye on here I will let you know what's happening! Kingfisher picture by Peter Hewitt
Hi hitman1,
We aren't sure for definate, I will let you know when they hatch. They fledge after about 24-25 days.. so about the 24 July would be a good guess at this stage! We tend not to see them fledge, as they leave early in the morning but you never know! We have seen them in the past!
I hope that helps!
Louise