Psilos Bird Photography

Totally unmistakeable, these beautiful birds are most often seen as streaks of brilliant turquoise blue as they fly rapidly over lowland watercourses and lakes, often omitting a high pitched whistle as they fly. The kingfisher is a widespread bird, being most prolific in central and southern England. The further north you go the less widespread they become. During the summer they can be found along any river, lake or gravel pit where there are suitable banks for excavation of nest sites. During the winter months some birds move to coastal areas. It feeds on a diet of aquatic insects and fish.