I've seen a Kingfisher, advice please.

[silure130]

hi
walking today happily taking photos of Robins, Greenfinches etc and suddenly there sits a Kingfisher. Its only a small dyke, easily jumpable so I never expected it. Its my best bird sighting yet.

I'm going back next week to have another look, and I plan on setting up a small hide and staking out the branch where I saw it sat. Are they territorial and would you do the same. I've included a photo to give an idea of the area.
thanks

 

[StuartH]

My advice would be to post it in the bird section of the forum,you may get a better response.

 

[simonjs]

my experience of watching a kingfisher in a local park is that they do return the same branches especially if it is a good place to fish

 

[photogav]

At this time of year kingfishers are spreading out both adults an juveniles. Many of their usual fishing haunts are unfishable in heavy rain as rivers swell and fish hide. I know as I have a perch outside my kitchen window and I haven't seen a kingfisher stop in a while.

Best thing is to watch and see if the perch is used regularly. It could have just been a wanderer searching for a meal.

I hope for you that it is a permanent perch though. Stay as quiet as possible and there's a good chance of some lovely views. A hide would be a good idea.