Kingfisher pond..........

23 Aug - An early morning trip to Farmoor and Shrike Meadow Hide, where Kingfishers have been reliable recently on the pool in front of the hide near the River Thames, presumably juvenile birds learning to fish, courtesy of a conveniently-placed post. After an hour or so’s wait, a bird flew in and perched initially on the reed stems, then flew to the post which is nicely positioned for the camera and the early morning light. Lovely close views of the bird as it perched, caught prey and proceeded to swallow it in full view. Also seen, 3 late Swifts and a Little Egret.