Kingfi-show
A bit of a surprise visit by a pair of Kingfisher today at the Middlesex Filter Beds. Having visited this particular site over the last couple of years, Kingfisher sightings have been limited to around half a dozen although they are regularly seen further down-river. Having had one flash past me, it was then joined by a second bird. They carried out a courtship display, flying round in circles before flying off. This was after the female sat low down against the bank having a jolly good preen. Hopefully this is a precursor to successful breeding somewhere locally along the River Lea.
In addition, there were two Chiffchaff of which one was singing, and three Grey Wagtails on site. I had a fruitless search for the Firecrest which was reported later on in the day.
Earlier at Walthamstow Marshes, there were two Fieldfare and a single Redwing along with Song and Mistle Thrush on the Front Paddocks of the Riding Centre. A further five Redwing flew over the Marsh with a Reed Bunting heard in flight, and a fly-through Kestrel. Three Grey Wagtail passing overhead were probably the same three birds seen later on the Filter Beds.
Female Kingfisher - Middlesex Filter Beds 10/03/14
In addition, there were two Chiffchaff of which one was singing, and three Grey Wagtails on site. I had a fruitless search for the Firecrest which was reported later on in the day.
Earlier at Walthamstow Marshes, there were two Fieldfare and a single Redwing along with Song and Mistle Thrush on the Front Paddocks of the Riding Centre. A further five Redwing flew over the Marsh with a Reed Bunting heard in flight, and a fly-through Kestrel. Three Grey Wagtail passing overhead were probably the same three birds seen later on the Filter Beds.
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