KINGFISHERS

 As much as I have this thing to photograph the kingfisher I do not have it on my list. I cannot choose between Swan/Barn Owl/Puffin/Blackbird from the list but if any I suppose the Owl- great character,wise and they look wonderful. I might also put on the list The Woodpecker but that just might be cos I like cider and head-banging  ( well Strongbow and rock music anyway )

The best photographic tip I can offer with any bird / fast moving target is to shoot in continuous high speed shooting mode, and take a lot of pictures in the hope of getting at least one good one.

 Thanks Rod, I have been trying a number of things with birds in general and pleased with a number of captures of quite a few different breeds but as far as the Kingfisher it is still a case of seeing one in the first place. There are a number on the River Mole in nearby Leatherhead and they are supposed to be seen from the hide at Warnham Nature Reserve that I go to sometimes- but still the search goes on.

I spotted a Kingfisher up at the Kilns (the lake at the rear of the house that belongs to the Wildlife Trust) and I can honestly say I have never seen them up there before, not in 60 plus years so a good sign maybe?