Kingfisher 2nd Brood Fledging - Kicking them out!

Simon Hurwitz 10/07/2014 06:53

2 fledged and went out on Tuesday. Lucky enough to see 3 more today, showing well around the pond. doing a bit of flying, dipping and one even caught a fish. The interesting thing was that the Adult Male wasn't feeding them and trying his best to get them out of the area. He resorting to scare tactics, almost physically attacking the fledglings. The stubborn last 2 did not want to go and were hungry. The Adult resorted to bringing a fish in and luring them out. So, looks like 5 fledged and now on to the 3rd brood. It seems they have laid eggs and probably started incubating.

Rob S 06/08/2014 18:54

Any comments as to how active the kingfishers are now ? I might be able to get over for a quick lunchtime visit this week, but I won't if they are not that active. My last 2 hour visit to the hide was a non-event
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Debs Allbrook 06/08/2014 19:41 in reply to Rob S

The kingfishers are very active! I don't know when you last came down but they are busy feeding their third brood which is the best time to see them. Not only that but they have been checking out nest holes again already and mating. I would advise you visit before the youngsters fledge in about a week though as then they may not be as visible.
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Rob S 07/08/2014 14:22 in reply to Debs Allbrook

Thanks for that, might try for today then
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Rob S 08/08/2014 14:41 in reply to Rob S

I did visit and thanks for the info - they were very active, the pair came and went about 5 times in 2 1/2 hours although the female only showed once. Clearly feeding the young in the first hole, and clearing out another on the far end, middle row.
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