Arundel Kingfisher and other birds

Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis

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This covers visits to Arundel WWT on Nov 26^th, 30^th, Dec 6^th, 7^th. The Kingfisher performed well in the pond before you enter the visitor’s centre. It hid in the branches and made frequent dives and ate its fish on a branch hidden behind others so photography was difficult. At one point a carp or pike moved along the pond surface which brought the Kingfisher out onto a branch for a few unencumbered shots.

pond by Sand Martin hide

from Sand Martin hide

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis

Common Snipe, Gallinago gallinago
from Ramsar hide

Cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo

Gadwall, Anas strepera

Gadwall, Anas strepera

Gadwall, Anas strepera

male Gadwall, Anas strepera

female Gadwall, Anas strepera

Goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis

Goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis

Grey Heron, Ardea cinerea

Grey Heron, Ardea cinerea

Grey Heron, Ardea cinerea

from Sand Martin hide

Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis with fish

Lapwing (Peewit), Vanellus vanellus

Lapwings (Peewits), Vanellus vanellus

female Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos

male Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos

Shelduck, Tadorna tadorna

Shelduck, Tadorna tadorna

male Shoveler, Anas clypeata

female Shoveler, Anas clypeata

Shovelers

female Shoveler, Anas clypeata

femaleTeal, Anas crecca

male Teal, Anas crecca

male Teal, Anas crecca

Tufted Duck, Aythya fuligula

Wigeon, Anas penelope

Wren, Troglodytes troglodyte