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…with the water boatman in its beak. Other kingfisher pellets After seeing the kingfisher diet segment on Winterwatch, our Teacher Naturalist Rachel was even sent kingfisher pellets in the post….
…Manager retrieved it for further analysis. A timelapse of a kingfisher ‘pelleting’ in the salt pans by the Basin. © Ron Mitchell Our successfully collected kingfisher pellet. The dominant prey…
…spot a kingfisher! Kingfisher FAQ When is the best time of year to see a kingfisher? Kingfishers don’t migrate, but at Montrose Basin we see them much more…
…older. For comparison – a male kingfisher seen in 2017. This week, we’re delighted to say that we’ve been seeing this young kingfisher every day in front of the visitor…
…Has Begun Kingfisher at the Lurgies. © Ron Mitchell A juvenile kingfisher from one of 2017’s broods – it’s difficult to tell here, but juveniles can be identified by…
Regular visitors to Montrose basin and its visitor centre will be aware that winter is usually an incredible time for spotting kingfishers on the reserve. The famous ‘kingfisher perch’ in…
…had many lifers during my placement, but one that stood out was the kingfisher. For several weeks, I hoped to catch a glimpse of one, but they never appeared on…
…a journey to realise his long-held dream of photographing a kingfisher. The Junior category winner was 16-year-old Alexandra Yates, whose entry, “Motherhood”, tells of a personal experience with a pine…
