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Vince Hawthorn Posts: 12758 Joined: 19th Apr 2010 Location: UK	quotePosted at 22:57 on 12th February 2015 Hi Folks, a long standing wish is to capture a shot or two of kingfishers one day in the future. As we all know they are really elusive , I have only ever seen the blue flash and then only once. Has any of you any hints and tips for such a time as I might get a chance to capture one of these little fellows. I know they are sometimes at Warnham Nature Reserve ( but never when I get to go there ). Another thing I have picked up on is one is not supposed to photograph Kingfishers without a Schedule 1 permit from Natural England but is this needed when taking photos from a hide in recognised reserves like Warnham or say RSPB establishments? I have seen stunning shots around in magazines , on the web and indeed here on POE, just fancy having a try myself. Any ideads hints or tips ? Thank you good people. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England	quotePosted at 23:01 on 12th February 2015 I can't offer any advice on this at all Vince, but the best of luck, I do hope you manage to get the shots, they are magnificent birds and I look forward to seeing your pictures - fingers crossed then My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Vince Hawthorn Posts: 12758 Joined: 19th Apr 2010 Location: UK	quotePosted at 23:06 on 12th February 2015 Do not expect anything too soon, it is a to do list thing. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England	quotePosted at 23:06 on 12th February 2015 Schedule 1 is confirmed http://www.wildlifelens.co.uk/kingfisher-photography http://www.wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk/photo_tips/kingfisher Although I can't see this being upheld if you are just out for a walk and very lucky to see one. I expect it is for more specifically set up projects I would contact any reserve you intend to try first to get the latest info I have only ever seen 3 that I can remember Edited by: poe at:13th February 2015 12:45 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England	quotePosted at 23:09 on 12th February 2015 I've seen a few round here, we get them in the woods surrounding the reservoirs. I say a few, that's over a 23 year period. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Vince Hawthorn Posts: 12758 Joined: 19th Apr 2010 Location: UK	quotePosted at 23:11 on 12th February 2015 Not set myself any easy task have I ? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England	quotePosted at 23:11 on 12th February 2015 In a word - no. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England	quotePosted at 23:13 on 12th February 2015 Errrr, NO !!! You may find that any special reserve may issue a day licence or something similar but at least they would see you in the right which would cut the odds a bit.. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England	quotePosted at 23:17 on 12th February 2015 A couple more links which may be of interest http://www.jeffharrisonphotography.co.uk/schedule-1-licensing http://birdersagainst.org/photographing-schedule-1-birds Edited by: poe at:13th February 2015 12:46 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England	quotePosted at 23:35 on 12th February 2015 You've probably read this already Vince, but just in case you haven't here's the RSPB info on Kingfishers. https://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/k/kingfisher/ My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions