East London Kingfishers
@londonkingfishers.bsky.social
Enthusiastic wildlife photographer in my spare time. Enjoying life with Peter Revel Walsh. Spotting kingfishers in east London has become a slight obsession!
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Hello everyone, my first post on #bluesky today.
I have become a little bit addicted to following and photographing #kingfishers in east London.
Looking forward to exploring this new site.
#ornithology #ukbirding #birds #kingfisher #kingfishers #london #nature @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography
I have become a little bit addicted to following and photographing #kingfishers in east London.
Looking forward to exploring this new site.
#ornithology #ukbirding #birds #kingfisher #kingfishers #london #nature @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography
Kingfisher on the willow.
#nature #willow #eastlondonkingfishers #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #ukbirds #birdphotography
#nature #willow #eastlondonkingfishers #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #ukbirds #birdphotography
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Kingfisher on the willow.
#nature #willow #eastlondonkingfishers #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #ukbirds #birdphotography
#nature #willow #eastlondonkingfishers #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #ukbirds #birdphotography
Can't always get a clear shot
Kingfisher on the River Lea.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #riverlea #hackney
Kingfisher on the River Lea.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #riverlea #hackney
November 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Can't always get a clear shot
Kingfisher on the River Lea.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #riverlea #hackney
Kingfisher on the River Lea.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #riverlea #hackney
November 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
As the leaves come off the trees, the kingfisher becomes that little bit easier to spot.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #birdphotography
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #birdphotography
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
As the leaves come off the trees, the kingfisher becomes that little bit easier to spot.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #birdphotography
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #birdphotography
Our local TV celebrity
The male kingfisher featured on @HamzaYassin3's Hidden Wild Isles programme.
What a confiding bird he is.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #walthamstow #walthamstowwetlands #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
The male kingfisher featured on @HamzaYassin3's Hidden Wild Isles programme.
What a confiding bird he is.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #walthamstow #walthamstowwetlands #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Our local TV celebrity
The male kingfisher featured on @HamzaYassin3's Hidden Wild Isles programme.
What a confiding bird he is.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #walthamstow #walthamstowwetlands #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
The male kingfisher featured on @HamzaYassin3's Hidden Wild Isles programme.
What a confiding bird he is.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #walthamstow #walthamstowwetlands #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
Trying to hide
Tucked up high against the riverbank.
#kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #riverlea #eastlondon #hackney #ukbirds #birds
Tucked up high against the riverbank.
#kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #riverlea #eastlondon #hackney #ukbirds #birds
November 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Trying to hide
Tucked up high against the riverbank.
#kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #riverlea #eastlondon #hackney #ukbirds #birds
Tucked up high against the riverbank.
#kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #riverlea #eastlondon #hackney #ukbirds #birds
Side by Side
Mr and Mrs Kingfisher in a stand off on the River Lea.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #leevalley #ukbirds #birds
Mr and Mrs Kingfisher in a stand off on the River Lea.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #leevalley #ukbirds #birds
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Side by Side
Mr and Mrs Kingfisher in a stand off on the River Lea.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #leevalley #ukbirds #birds
Mr and Mrs Kingfisher in a stand off on the River Lea.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #leevalley #ukbirds #birds
I don't often post about work, but we have this fascinating free public event next week on Saving Britain's wildlife at LSE.
Come along in person or join us online, www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
Please help spread the word about this important topic.
#londonbirds #nature #wildlife #ukbirds
Come along in person or join us online, www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
Please help spread the word about this important topic.
#londonbirds #nature #wildlife #ukbirds
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I don't often post about work, but we have this fascinating free public event next week on Saving Britain's wildlife at LSE.
Come along in person or join us online, www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
Please help spread the word about this important topic.
#londonbirds #nature #wildlife #ukbirds
Come along in person or join us online, www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
Please help spread the word about this important topic.
#londonbirds #nature #wildlife #ukbirds
Quickly turning into a favourite perch for this male kingfisher.
When he is not fishing he often sits here for long periods.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds #hackney
When he is not fishing he often sits here for long periods.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds #hackney
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Quickly turning into a favourite perch for this male kingfisher.
When he is not fishing he often sits here for long periods.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds #hackney
When he is not fishing he often sits here for long periods.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds #hackney
In the willow.
A young kingfisher in the sunshine.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
A young kingfisher in the sunshine.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In the willow.
A young kingfisher in the sunshine.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
A young kingfisher in the sunshine.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
At close quarters
Standing just a new metres away from a young kingfisher in rather gloomy conditions.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
Standing just a new metres away from a young kingfisher in rather gloomy conditions.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
At close quarters
Standing just a new metres away from a young kingfisher in rather gloomy conditions.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
Standing just a new metres away from a young kingfisher in rather gloomy conditions.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
A chirping fledgling kingfisher from a few weeks ago.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #hackneymarshes #ukbirds #birds
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #hackneymarshes #ukbirds #birds
November 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A chirping fledgling kingfisher from a few weeks ago.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #hackneymarshes #ukbirds #birds
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #hackneymarshes #ukbirds #birds
Always worth a visit to Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #birds #birdphotography #ukbirds
#LondonBirds #kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #birds #birdphotography #ukbirds
November 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Always worth a visit to Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #birds #birdphotography #ukbirds
#LondonBirds #kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #birds #birdphotography #ukbirds
The jewel of the Lea.
Gleaming in the autumnal sunshine at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
Gleaming in the autumnal sunshine at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
November 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The jewel of the Lea.
Gleaming in the autumnal sunshine at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
Gleaming in the autumnal sunshine at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
The jewel of the Lea.
Gleaming in the autumnal sunshine at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
Gleaming in the autumnal sunshine at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
November 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The jewel of the Lea.
Gleaming in the autumnal sunshine at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
Gleaming in the autumnal sunshine at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
A heron flies close by - watch how the kingfisher responds.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A heron flies close by - watch how the kingfisher responds.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds
The Lady of the Lea.
Female kingfisher posing nicely at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds
Female kingfisher posing nicely at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds
October 31, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The Lady of the Lea.
Female kingfisher posing nicely at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds
Female kingfisher posing nicely at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds
Floored
This young kingfisher was sat on the ground.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #ukbirds #birds
This young kingfisher was sat on the ground.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #ukbirds #birds
October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Floored
This young kingfisher was sat on the ground.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #ukbirds #birds
This young kingfisher was sat on the ground.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #ukbirds #birds
Trouble and strife
The two males on the Lea were again in a stand off this morning. Watch as they try to intimidate each other.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
The two males on the Lea were again in a stand off this morning. Watch as they try to intimidate each other.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Trouble and strife
The two males on the Lea were again in a stand off this morning. Watch as they try to intimidate each other.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
The two males on the Lea were again in a stand off this morning. Watch as they try to intimidate each other.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds
Was unlocking my bike, when I turned around and saw this male a few metres away
Managed to get the camera out - he was in a stand off with another kingfisher. These stand offs are a daily occurrence at the moment.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #ukbirds #birds
Managed to get the camera out - he was in a stand off with another kingfisher. These stand offs are a daily occurrence at the moment.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #ukbirds #birds
October 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Was unlocking my bike, when I turned around and saw this male a few metres away
Managed to get the camera out - he was in a stand off with another kingfisher. These stand offs are a daily occurrence at the moment.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #ukbirds #birds
Managed to get the camera out - he was in a stand off with another kingfisher. These stand offs are a daily occurrence at the moment.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #ukbirds #birds
A robin and a kingfisher on the banks of the River Lea at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #robin #ukbirds #birds
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #robin #ukbirds #birds
October 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
A robin and a kingfisher on the banks of the River Lea at Hackney Marshes.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #robin #ukbirds #birds
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #robin #ukbirds #birds
Some self care
The River Lea kingfisher (one of them anyway) taking care of himself this morning.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds #hackney
The River Lea kingfisher (one of them anyway) taking care of himself this morning.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds #hackney
October 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Some self care
The River Lea kingfisher (one of them anyway) taking care of himself this morning.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds #hackney
The River Lea kingfisher (one of them anyway) taking care of himself this morning.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds #hackney
Lovely morning sunshine down on Hackney Marshes this morning.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #hackney #ukbirds #birds
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #hackney #ukbirds #birds
October 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Lovely morning sunshine down on Hackney Marshes this morning.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #hackney #ukbirds #birds
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #hackney #ukbirds #birds
Today at 6.15pm on BBC1, Walthamstow Wetlands and one of its famous residents will be featured on Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles.
It was great to be help the team to find this amazingly showy kingfisher.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #bird
It was great to be help the team to find this amazingly showy kingfisher.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #bird
October 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Today at 6.15pm on BBC1, Walthamstow Wetlands and one of its famous residents will be featured on Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles.
It was great to be help the team to find this amazingly showy kingfisher.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #bird
It was great to be help the team to find this amazingly showy kingfisher.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #bird
Five years on!
Our first holiday after the initial COVID lockdown in late October 2000 was to Norfolk and Suffolk - this was the first time I saw and photographed a kingfisher, at Lackford Lakes.
Not a bad first experience - perhaps that it what got me addicted.
Our first holiday after the initial COVID lockdown in late October 2000 was to Norfolk and Suffolk - this was the first time I saw and photographed a kingfisher, at Lackford Lakes.
Not a bad first experience - perhaps that it what got me addicted.
October 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Five years on!
Our first holiday after the initial COVID lockdown in late October 2000 was to Norfolk and Suffolk - this was the first time I saw and photographed a kingfisher, at Lackford Lakes.
Not a bad first experience - perhaps that it what got me addicted.
Our first holiday after the initial COVID lockdown in late October 2000 was to Norfolk and Suffolk - this was the first time I saw and photographed a kingfisher, at Lackford Lakes.
Not a bad first experience - perhaps that it what got me addicted.