Peterborough Bird Club annual report Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | A | Fairly common resident 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003
2003	Fairly common resident. This beautiful jewel of a bird is always a welcome sight on any birdwatching trip. Notable counts included four at Ferry Meadows CP on 1 Oct (DG) and five (probably a family party) at Woodwalton Fen NNR on 29 Jun (DMcN). One to three reported from a further 40 locations. Breeding records received from Kate’s Bridge, Orton BP and Woodwalton Fen NNR. Image © Katie Fuller. Click on image for bigger version
2002	Fairly common resident. Single birds were seen regularly on the Nene Washes throughout the year with three there in March and November. At Ferry Meadows CP, 1-2 birds present regularly with five there (a family group) present on 8 Sep (MJW). Three were also recorded at Deeping Lakes NR on 14 Sep (WB) and at Burghley Park on 10 Dec (CW). One or two birds were also reported from a further 35 locations. The only record of confirmed breeding was a pair at Ferry Meadows CP; three juveniles were trapped and ringed on 22 Jul (CHu).
2001	Scarce resident breeder Clearly a popular species with a comfortable population, perhaps benefiting from a continued run of mild winters. Well-reported from a total of 25 sites throughout the year. Usually seen singly, but two together at Bainton GP (BT), the Nene Washes (up to three and described as more frequent here) (RSPB), Peakirk (DB) and the River Gwash near Stamford (CP). Up to three were at Ferry Meadows CP (SPD, CP) and Woodwalton Fen NNR (RMP). Ferry Meadows CP is a superb place to observe this colourful species and birds were seen mating 24 Mar (WB) and displaying 27 Mar (GRH). Few observers are lucky enough to be able to see this species from the garden, but one at a bird bath in a Werrington garden 9 Sep must have been the ultimate treat (MWi).
2000	Widespread resident. An apparently stable population, with records from 21 sites. All records were of 1-2 birds, except for four at Ferry Meadows CP 13 Apr and three at Yaxley Fen 20 Oct.
1999	Widespread resident. Recorded from 25 sites in total, reflecting a healthy population within the area. Birds appear to be present in most suitable habitats. Nest site activity was observed at Orton BP, Ferry Meadows CP and Dogsthorpe Star Pit NR. Suburban records were received from Werrington and Market Deeping.
1998	Scarce resident. Birds were reported from Yaxley Fen, Dog-in-a-Doublet, Baston Fen NR, Drysides BP, Bainton GP, Ferry Meadows CP, Maxey Cut, Milton Golf Course, Baston & Langtoft GP, Stibbington GP, Wansford, Dogsthorpe Star Pit NR, Langtoft West End GP and Elton. Nene Washes: Singles were seen on six dates from 9 Jan-20 Mar, on 4th and 29 May and on eight dates between 11 Oct-10 Dec. Two were noted on 8 Nov.
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