• Kingfishers perch on low-hanging branches over the water, sitting very still until they spot their prey. They dive straight into the water and catch small fish, such as Minnows.
• People normally spot Kingfishers darting across the river and see a flash of bright blue and orange.
• Kingfishers lay eggs in burrow like nests. Leaving fallen woody debris along riverbanks creates a great habitat for these iconic birds.
• Kingfishers are widespread throughout the UK apart from Northern Scotland and can be seen all year round.
• One of the most famous Kingfisher species is the Australian “laughing” Kookaburra.
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