Kingfishers

[tressell]

How many kingfishers are there in the British Isles? I have seen one and the old cliche about them being one of the most breathtaking sites known to birddom is true!

[Cetti]

They certainly are stunning birds and you're very lucky if you managed to have a good look at one - usually its a glorious flash of blue and turquoise - and gone!! The RSPB have a good website that describes their life and the particular habitats they require.

[Cetti]

The BBC are repeating the incredible "My Halcyon River" on Sunday 16th March at 18.25 as part of the 'Natural World' series. Just a thought in case you missed it last time, as there is an amazing Kingfisher sequence in it.

[tressell]

Thank you both for you answers. I loved the RSPB site and shall certain visit it again and again! There are 3,600 - 6,000 breeding pairs in the UK. And did you know that the lifespan of a Kingfisher is an expected 15 yrs? Sadly, I missed the nature prog - I was round at a mates, and thanks to a male friend peeing in my VCR when drunk, I couldn't video it! But maybe it'll be on again eh?

[Cetti]

Don't worry about missing the prog on Sunday - you didn't - the Beeb in their wisdom replaced the 'Halcyon River' with Tony Blair, George Bush et al having a chat, so now you have another chance to see it - when it happens!!

[tressell]

Oh, ta! I will keep a look out in the schedules - should watch a bit more tee vee as I wonder why I have the box sometimes!

[ABsolution]

Watch more tv? and miss all those real kingfishers at your peril Tressel. I saw a snake once. Cool.

[paulperoni]

There's 22. I counted them once!