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KINGFISHER

  • 16-03-2009 9:18pm
    #1
    kaos1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi all I am an amateur photographer and I am looking to take some pics of the beautiful Kingfisher, only I have no idea where and when to find them, I am living in Limerick so I am looking for some in the limerick, clare area, any help or advice is very much apprecited.

    Regards

    MARTIN


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  • #2
    jmkennedyie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 678 ✭✭✭jmkennedyie


    Don't know specifics around Limerick but winter they often head for the coast/estuaries. Should be heading back up the rivers anytime now I guess. They are very shy and sensitive to movement so best bet is finding where they like and wait for them to come to you...setting up a perch for them may help. Also keep an ear out for their calls...probably available on www.rspb.org ...and keep still if you suspect one is heading your way. Start strolling the local rivers and ask the local fishermen. Keep an eye out for other wildlife too - dipper, grey wagtail, otter... good luck!


  • #3
    tricky D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,700 ✭✭✭tricky D


    There's some up the Fergus somewhere.

    Ask this crowd:
    http://www.clarebirdwatching.com/index.php
    Just type kingfisher into their search and you'll get locations.

    Be careful not disturb them too much.


  • #4
    kaos1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭kaos1979


    Thanks to all who have replied, I will get cracking ASAP, and meanwhile if any more info is out there please drop me a line,

    Thanks

    Martin


  • #5
    sineadgalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭sineadgalway


    spotted at least three while out on the river maigue last week, another good spot is in nenagh, take the borrisokane road off the bypass and park at the meat factory, there is a walk down along the river that offers some good spots for photographing kingfishers. you'll need to find a perch that they use and stake it out. i've heard of people planting a perch in the river for them to use and lying in wait...good luck


  • #6
    stevoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,041 ✭✭✭stevoman


    kaos1979 wrote: »
    Hi all I am an amateur photographer and I am looking to take some pics of the beautiful Kingfisher, only I have no idea where and when to find them, I am living in Limerick so I am looking for some in the limerick, clare area, any help or advice is very much apprecited.

    Regards

    MARTIN

    Hi Kaos, I have seen one often enough on a small river on the Laois/Offally border. Its a bit far from you i guess but if you do need directions PM me. I cant promise he'l be there though whne you arrive so it could be a pointless journey. They are a fantastic looking bird though.


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