The Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) will patiently sit on a branch, watching the water looking for a suitable fish before diving in, beak first, having predicted where the fish will be. Sticklebacks are a favourite and they also eat aquatic insects

Kingfishers live around streams, ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers. Instead of nests kingfishers make burrows in sandy riverbanks. The tunnel can be a metre long with a chamber at the end where 6-10 eggs are laid.

Unlike a lot of birds it is difficult to tell male and female kingfishers apart. The only difference is evidence of orange colouration on the lower bill if it’s a female (like this one!)

This Kingfisher greeting card image can also be found on our key rings and fridge magnets.

Learn so much more about the Kingfisher by looking on the RSPB website for fascinating, in depth information

NH16 (120mm x 120mm)

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