Another frosty start this morning in east London.

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Was very cold this morning down at Hackney Marshes but this sighting warmed me up.

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The great escape

This male kingfisher was chased by a sparrowhawk. He flew off the river and towards the football pitches at Hackney Marshes. After a nervous wait, he returned to a favourite perch!

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Sad scenes

Upsetting to see the disrespect some people have for the environment and the wildlife we share this planet with.

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A cheeky lunchtime visit today and spotted one of the males.

He was sat above a group of very vocal teal on the River Lea.

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In the same spot.

This young female kingfisher was in the same spot last weekend, as when I had seen her a month before on the last trip to see the family in the north east.

A lovely sight on Willington Gut in North Tyneside.

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A sudden change of mind.

I thought he was settling in for a good preen, but suddenly he was off!

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Side by Side

Mr and Mrs Kingfisher in a stand off on the River Lea.

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