Same in northern germany. More than 80% died. Have not seen one at "my place" this yearFleur wrote:The beautiful kingfisher. !
When they fly, a flashing blue shadow.
Here in the Netherlands have many not survive the winter.

Same in northern germany. More than 80% died. Have not seen one at "my place" this yearFleur wrote:The beautiful kingfisher. !
When they fly, a flashing blue shadow.
Here in the Netherlands have many not survive the winter.
Was that because these kingfishers don't migrate?fireblade1 wrote: Same in northern germany. More than 80% died. Have not seen one at "my place" this year
Yes, here the kingfisher is a resident bird. The last winter was too long too cold.alice44 wrote: Was that because these kingfishers don't migrate?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Kingfisherfireblade1 wrote: Yes, here the kingfisher is a resident bird. The last winter was too long too cold.
The german name of this "flying diamond" is Eisvogel= Icebird. I do not know why
I have just heard; The Osprey is a German bird.BirgitK wrote:It would be great, Macdoum, if we could find out something more about the ringed osprey. Thank´s for your help! :)
Thank you very much, Macdoum that is very interesting!macdoum wrote:I have just heard; The Osprey is a German bird.![]()