Kingfishers Return

This week I made a couple of visits to a local nature reserve.This reserve used to be a favourite location to see and photograph kingfishers.The birds were however affected by previous severe winter weather and the very heavy rain and floods this year have also been against survival of this beautiful bird.I was very pleased to hear therefore that they were being seen regularly at a nature reserve not far from home. On my first visit the weather was doing what it has done all summer and was pouring down.I did however have a brief view of a kingfisher as it sped past the hide.I returned the following day to find calm and warm conditions ideal fishing weather.The kingfishers were in evidence at two of the hides I visited and gave some super views. I was even able to capture a few flight shots,not brilliant, but the best I have managed so far.I have shown below a selection of my better images from the day and hope you enjoy them and thanks for looking in. Summer has finally returned so hope you enjoy the weekend.