The Fisher King!

Threat Display.

I do not think anyone is not taken with their first sightings of a small blue jet powered bird as it streaks across the water, but to have them sit just 10 to 15 feet from your face and perform their party tricks on an almost daily basis, is just enthralling.

The Kingfishers of Venus pools have gained in notoriety since they first appeared on a regular basis back in the April, when the river rising with the constant rain pushed them of off their normal haunts.

Visitors as far away as north Yorkshire and Sussex have visited just to take advantage of their daily performances, and the number of pictures taken must be in the thousands, with several getting accolades in the press and birding magazines. Not to mention the Internet.

Whilst the daily appearances are still taking place, the frequency has diminished and periods of waiting can be hours, but as always worth it.



mind others can perform as good but not with such colour!



see you again soon I hope.



Paul