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10/10/24KingfisherWhiteknights Lake, Reading1P Gipson
18:00
Juv on middle lake for over 30 minutes, then on main lake.  
07/10/24KingfisherSwinley Brickpits, Swinley Forest1D Sussex
11:30
 
08/10/24KingfisherView Island, R. Thames, Caversham1J J Kearns
10:37
Sitting on post.  
06/10/24KingfisherWhiteknights Lake, Reading1P Gipson
17:26
Middle lake.  
06/10/24KingfisherHeath Lake, Crowthorne1P J Crowley
11:00
seen flying fast across the lake.  
04/10/24KingfisherCookham1N Bell
10:07
Fishing on the Cookham side of the Thames at Cliveden, at the end of Lulle Brook.  
04/10/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
09:35
Thames, near Cleeve Court.  
04/10/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park2M J Mitchell
08:00
 
03/10/24KingfisherStreatley3N J Bucknell
On Thames - 2 near Cleeve Court, 16-40; male north of Cleeve Lock, near Leatherne Bottel, 16-55.  
03/10/24KingfisherGreat Thrift Wood, Cox Green1N Bell
07:43
Flew over land, fifty yards from the Cut, and a similar distance from the edge of Great Thrift Wood. Disappeared behind the undergrowth on the bank of the Cut.  
01/10/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
13:00
on Thames, near Cleeve Court.  
01/10/24KingfisherHeath Lake, Crowthorne1P J Crowley
12:00
flew across the lake, and landed in bushes, where I could see it holding a small fish and banging it on a branch. Too far to see the sex.  
29/09/24KingfisherWhiteknights Lake, Reading1P Gipson
16:25
juv m. Main lake.  
29/09/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:50
on Thames at Cleeve Lock.  
28/09/24KingfisherHosehill Lake, Theale GPs2C McEwan
09:30
Flew across the area in front of the boat. Possibly a 3rd bird as two flew together and another one a few minutes later and we didnt see one come back the other way meantime. SU6469.  
25/09/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
18:05
male. at Cleeve Lock.  
27/09/24KingfisherMain Pit, Theale GPs1M F Walford
11:43
 
24/09/24KingfisherGreen Park1I G Young
16:00
Seen at Green Park Village lake.  
23/09/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
14:30
male. at Cleeve Lock.  
21/09/24KingfisherWhiteknights Lake, Reading1P Gipson
18:00
On main lake. Unusually, my first since June.  
22/09/24KingfisherWhiteknights Lake, Reading1I G Young
13:18
Seen from first footbridge, looking towards the main lake. Flying along and across the wide channel.  
20/09/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
15:40
on Thames just south of Cleeve Lock.  
20/09/24KingfisherPurley on Thames, Reading3N J Bucknell
on Thames just east of Saltney Mead, 10-15; on Scraces Brook at Home Farm, 10-55, and Thames just west of Mapledurham Lock, 11-10.  
19/09/24KingfisherBray Lake, Bray GPs1M Coon
15:10
Flew from The Cut near the Sailing Club across the Lake. Presumably not the same bird as I had been watching at the Pond.  
19/09/24KingfisherBray Pit, Bray GPs1M Coon
14:45
Watched for 10 minutes perched by the Pond with a Heron nearby at the water. When the Heron flew nearby the Kingfisher shifted perches.  
19/09/24KingfisherBurghfield GPs3N J Bucknell
during WeBS count.  
18/09/24KingfisherStreatley3N J Bucknell
on Thames - 2 near Cleeve Court at 12-05, one near Withy Mead at 17-15.  
18/09/24KingfisherView Island, R. Thames, Caversham1J J Kearns
10:37
 
17/09/24KingfisherOdney Club, Cookham1N Bell
10:58
Flew under the footbridge access to Odney Common, almost to the Odney Club, and immediately flew back under the bridge.  
16/09/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
09:55
ad male & ad fem. at Cleeve Lock.  
16/09/24KingfisherMoor Copse1M J Dear
14:31
 
15/09/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:40
Thames, near Runsfold Hole.  
14/09/24KingfisherBird Hills GC1D A MacKenzie Dodds
16:46
On one of the drainage ponds. Very vocal.  
14/09/24KingfisherLower Farm GP1N Cleere
10:00
 
13/09/24KingfisherColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes1P J Craig
08:45
Flew low along W margin.  
13/09/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
male on Thames near Leatherne Bottel at 10-05; one south of Cleeve Lock 11-15 (plus 2 more at Moulsford at 10-30, out of county).  
12/09/24KingfisherLower Farm GP1M J Dear
15:09
 
12/09/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
08:25
Thames.  
11/09/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
07:45
In willows, eastern end of main lake.  
10/09/24KingfisherMaidenhead1B D Clews
13:00
at North Town Moor, per Catherine Briggs. SU890825.  
10/09/24KingfisherHosehill Lake, Theale GPs1D N Rimes
13:00
 
10/09/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
11:25
Thames, near Cleeve Court.  
09/09/24KingfisherStreatley3N J Bucknell
one at Cleeve Court, 12-30; 2 on Thames near Swan Hotel at 17-30.  
09/09/24KingfisherMain Pit, Theale GPs1P Driver
14:18
South side of spit.  
08/09/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
on Thames - near Withy Mead and south of Cleeve Lock.  
08/09/24KingfisherLower Farm GP3N Cleere
10:45
all together infront of hide.  
07/09/24KingfisherPangbourne1A Taylor
12:00
Flying from weir to vegetation below Weir House.  
07/09/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
single bird just north of Cleeve Lock at 12-30, and one (same?) a male on weir there at 12-55, when there was also one calling from stream through wood at Cleeve Court.  
04/09/24KingfisherLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1R Sajdak
17:15
Sat on dead branch for few minutes.  
04/09/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
16:25
Thames, north of Cleeve Lock.  
04/09/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
08:08
Perched just above the river on alder sapling. SU738742.  
03/09/24KingfisherView Island, R. Thames, Caversham1J J Kearns
11:35
 
03/09/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
07:30
Flying across nature reserve lake.  
02/09/24KingfisherLower Farm GP1M J Dear
16:50
 
29/08/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
on Thames - adult male near Cleeve Court at 12-50, unsexed & unaged one near Withy Mead at 17-05.  
29/08/24KingfisherGreen Park1S Robertson
13:17
 
28/08/24KingfisherLower Farm GP1B Lyle
16:22
landed on post and rail in front of hide.  
26/08/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
12:20
male. Thames, near Withy Mead.  
26/08/24KingfisherRiver Thames Meadows at Purley1S Watcham
10:12
SU666765.  
25/08/24KingfisherColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes1P J Craig
12:30
On rail in front of hide.  
23/08/24KingfisherBottom Lane GP (E), Theale GPs2A James
15:15
 
23/08/24KingfisherColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes1R Dawson
10:30
In front of hide, flew off E.  
23/08/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
12:30
Thames below Goring Bridge - one seen to be an adult male.  
20/08/24KingfisherGreen Park1S Robertson
12:08
 
21/08/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
10:45
at Cleeve Court.  
20/08/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:20
Thames, below Cleeve Lock.  
16/08/24KingfisherGreat Thrift Wood, Cox Green1M Coon
14:55
Flew under farm track bridge along The Cut and under footbridge. Six minutes probably same bird flew back but by-passed me on bridge. My first kingfisher of 2024, sadly... SU874781.  
16/08/24KingfisherGreat Thrift Wood, Cox Green1N Bell
06:15
Sitting on a branch over the Cut, where it meets Thrift Lane in Great Thrift Wood. Immediately flew away.  
13/08/24KingfisherEton Wick2N Bell
08:00
A pair flew by only about three yards away from me.  
13/08/24KingfisherDorney Wetlands, Jubilee River1N Bell
06:46
Flew across the Thames at Dorney Wetlands.  
11/08/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
16:25
Thames, north of Cleeve Lock.  
06/08/24KingfisherEton Wick1K P Duncan
16:35
 
11/08/24KingfisherEton Wick2D Cleal
11:46
 
09/08/24KingfisherLavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP1K Sparks
19:20
1 at Teal Hide.  
08/08/24KingfisherNewbury1M J Dear
10:10
Canal.  
07/08/24KingfisherSearles Farm Lane GP, Burghfield GPs1D Andrews
13:15
Please only view from the public footpath.  
05/08/24KingfisherK&A Canal, Garston Lock3A B Merrick
18:00
Together at confluence with river.  
04/08/24KingfisherMoatlands Main Lake, Theale GPs1A B Merrick
09:30
 
04/08/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
10:10
flying over path from church to Thames.  
04/08/24KingfisherColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes1P J Craig
10:40
On rail in front of hide.  
04/08/24KingfisherNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1P J Craig
10:20
Flew up from river then E over footpath towards T junction with bridleway. Please only view from the public footpath.  
03/08/24KingfisherOdney Club, Cookham1N Bell
09:15
 
02/08/24KingfisherNew workings, Moor Green Lakes2P J Craig
09:35
Over pool N of Bailey bridge then flew through gap to E Fen. Please only view from the public footpath.  
30/07/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
17:00
at Cleeve Court.  
30/07/24KingfisherPangbourne1D B Marsh
10:59
Flying silently upstream on R Pang.  
29/07/24KingfisherEton Wick2K P Duncan
19:30
along Roundmoor Ditch.  
29/07/24KingfisherOckwells Park, Cox Green1N Bell
06:10
Flew from the Cut, over the footpath, and straight back into the shelter of the Cut - all so quickly that there was no chance of a photo.  
29/07/24KingfisherMain Pit, Theale GPs1R Crawford
07:00
 
28/07/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
on Thames, south of Cleeve Lock and opposite Withy Mead.  
27/07/24KingfisherPadworth Lane GP1R Dawson
11:30
Please only view from the River Kennet footpath.  
27/07/24KingfisherColebrook Lake, Moor Green Lakes1P J Craig
10:55
Flew in front of hide.  
22/07/24KingfisherMill Pond, Bracknell1K P Duncan
11:55
 
21/07/24KingfisherMain Pit, Theale GPs1A B Merrick
08:00
In flight north side.  
18/07/24KingfisherNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1M J Hubbard
17:27
Flew upstream of Bailey Bridge calling loudly. SU802622. Please only view from the public footpath.  
12/07/24KingfisherWoolhampton GPs1P Driver
14:03
 
12/07/24KingfisherMain Pit, Theale GPs1A B Merrick
07:30
 
08/07/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
10:30
flying past footbridge on path from Church to Thames.  
04/07/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
16:05
Thames, near Runsfold Hole.  
03/07/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
17:15
flying across Thames, just south of Cleeve Court.  
02/07/24KingfisherNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1P J Craig
09:55
Over river to E of Bailey bridge. Please only view from the public footpath.  
02/07/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:40
at Cleeve Court.  
25/06/24KingfisherMoor Copse1M J Dear
11:05
 
24/06/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
one carrying fish across field west of Cleeve Lock, 11-45; male flying along stream through wood at Cleeve Court at 12-50.  
22/06/24KingfisherMain Pit, Theale GPs1A B Merrick
07:30
Seen in flight along south side.  
20/06/24KingfisherNewbury1M J Dear
10:19
 
20/06/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
07:30
m. Perched in willow beside nature reserve lake.  
19/06/24KingfisherThatcham Station1M J Dear
14:40
 
18/06/24KingfisherWhiteknights Lake, Reading1P Gipson
19:45
Middle lake, my first since the winter.  
18/06/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:05
flying across field west of Cleeve Lock towards the Thames.  
15/06/24KingfisherBottom Lane GP (W), Theale GPs1S A Graham
08:45
Flow E. down the canal.  
08/06/24KingfisherBottom Lane GP (W), Theale GPs2S A Graham
09:30
Single E. calling, they silent bird flow from under concrete bridge and flow W.  
07/06/24KingfisherOckwells Park, Cox Green2N Bell
07:04
A pair of kingfishers flying along the Cut from Great Thrift Wood into Ockwell's Park.  
05/06/24KingfisherWoolhampton STW1R Keel
12:39
SU573663.  
31/05/24KingfisherEast Fen, Moor Green Lakes1M J Hubbard
21:17
Seen perched on overhanging dead branch briefly on river before the bailey bridge. Please only view from the public bridleway.  
23/05/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
17:10
Thames, just south of Cleeve Lock.  
21/05/24KingfisherBeale Park1N J Bucknell
10:45
flying across lake.  
19/05/24KingfisherBeale Park1D B Marsh
13:41
Hunting in lake margin next to car park.  
17/05/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
12:15
male. Thames, near Swan Hotel.  
01/05/24KingfisherPadworth Lane GP2P Driver
11:50
Pair active around a suitable nesting site in the bank of the Kennet. Observed with ABT. Please only view from the River Kennet footpath.  
09/05/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:30
flying from Thames south of Cleeve Lock to stream parallel to Thames to north west, carrying a fish - and again about 45 minutes later.  
10/05/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:15
fem. Thames, near Cleeve Court.  
09/05/24KingfisherPadworth Lane GP1P E Hutchins
16:40
Per J. E. D. Hutchins. Please only view from the River Kennet footpath.  
09/05/24KingfisherMoor Copse1M Scarlett
14:25
On the Pang.  
07/05/24KingfisherOdney Club, Cookham1B D Clews
11:41
Heard along Lullebrook but not spotted by members of WildCookham nature walk.  
05/05/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
09:50
at Cleeve Court.  
04/05/24KingfisherAston2A N Stow
16:00
 
01/05/24KingfisherBray Lake, Bray GPs1C Hedley
11:30
Left a branch and flew down the cut near the clubhouse.  
01/05/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
16:10
male. on Thames, just south of Cleeve Lock.  
30/04/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
09:50
male. on weir at Goring Lock.  
26/04/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:10
by stream in woods at Cleeve Court.  
26/04/24KingfisherBeale Park1N J Bucknell
11:10
by pond next to main lake.  
25/04/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
08:00
Thames.  
22/04/24KingfisherPadworth Lane GP2P Driver
11:22
Along the Kennet and one flew across to the GP. Please only view from the River Kennet footpath.  
18/04/24KingfisherHambleden Lock, R. Thames2A N Stow
19:45
Hunting along the backstream from Hambleden Lock down to ferry lane, Aston.  
16/04/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
one by stream, Cleeve Court woods, this morning, female on Thames near Withy Mead at 16-15.  
11/04/24KingfisherBurghfield GPs1R Crawford
07:30
 
08/04/24KingfisherNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1P J Craig
09:50
Flew across SW corner of New Workings towards river. Please only view from the public footpath.  
07/04/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:40
near water east of Streatley STW.  
06/04/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
single birds by water east of Streatley STW, and on Thames near Runsfold Hole.  
05/04/24KingfisherAston1A N Stow
19:45
 
31/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
10:50
male. Thames near Cleeve Court.  
26/03/24KingfisherNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1K P Duncan
09:30
Please only view from the public footpath.  
27/03/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park2M J Mitchell
07:30
River. One near canoeing centre, the other 800m downstream.  
25/03/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park2M J Mitchell
07:30
SU745741. Together, flew across river to Oxon side.  
21/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:25
water east of Streatley STW.  
20/03/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
07:30
River 100m downstream of canoeing centre.  
19/03/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
15:20
by water east of Streatley STW - male seen, and another bird heard nearby.  
18/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
10:00
near water east of Streatley STW, and one later (same?) at Cleeve Court wood.  
15/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:20
male. fishing on stream parallel to Thames near Cleeve Lock.  
14/03/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
10:00
male on stream parallel to Thames near Cleeve Lock, another calling nearby.  
14/03/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
07:34
River. 200m downstream of canoeing centre.  
14/03/24KingfisherWillows riverside Park2D A Carter
10:20
From the comfort of my armchair, two birds seen sitting in a willow tree in neighbours garden. 100 metres from river. SU939768.  
14/03/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1M J Mitchell
07:34
River. 200m downstream of canoeing centre.  
13/03/24KingfisherPurley on Thames, Reading1N J Bucknell
15:05
on Scraces Brook at Home Farm.  
13/03/24KingfisherPangbourne Meadow1N J Bucknell
14:20
 
12/03/24KingfisherStreatley2N J Bucknell
17:50
calling and circling around water east of Streatley STW and nearby Thames - one sexed as a male.  
11/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:30
at Cleeve Court.  
09/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:25
by water east of Streatley STW.  
09/03/24KingfisherSearle's Farm Lane GP (N), Burghfield GPs1N J Bucknell
10:45
Please only view from the public footpath.  
08/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
16:50
near water east of Streatley STW.  
07/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
16:45
along stream in wood at Cleeve Court.  
05/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:00
at Cleeve Lock.  
04/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
09:25
male. near water east of Streatley STW.  
03/03/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
10:45
at Cleeve Court woods.  
03/03/24KingfisherGrove Lake, Moor Green Lakes1D Keel
10:50
 
29/02/24KingfisherGreen Park1D N Rimes
12:37
 
28/02/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:00
fem. in flooded wood at Cleeve Court.  
27/02/24KingfisherBlake's Lock, K&A Canal, Reading1S Hughes
16:35
on lock gate.  
20/02/24KingfisherBraywick Nature Centre, Maidenhead1C Elliott
16:00
 
20/02/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:40
male. on stream parallel to Thames near Cleeve Lock.  
19/02/24KingfisherEton Wick1D Cleal
15:14
 
19/02/24KingfisherEton Wick1B Crathorne
10:45
 
17/02/24KingfisherPurley on Thames, Reading2N J Bucknell
one on Scraces Brook, near Mapledurham Lock at 10-50, one on Thames at Springs Farm, east of Saltney Mead at 11-30.  
16/02/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
16:20
Thames, near Cleeve Court.  
15/02/24KingfisherBeale Park1N J Bucknell
15:50
on stream between the lake and the Thames.  
15/02/24KingfisherHosehill Lake, Theale GPs1P Driver
11:16
 
12/02/24KingfisherGreat Thrift Wood, Cox Green1N Bell
10:15
Flew across Thrift Lane along the Cut tributary. SU872784.  
09/02/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
12:05
male. by bridge of path from Church to Thames.  
06/02/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
12:15
flying up stream parallel to Thames south of, but towards, water east of Streatley STW.  
05/02/24KingfisherEton Wick1B Crathorne
11:15
 
03/02/24KingfisherWhiteknights Lake, Reading1P Gipson
16:02
Main lake.  
03/02/24KingfisherBradfield1P Jones
16:31
 
03/02/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:20
on Thames near Withy Mead.  
02/02/24KingfisherGreen Park2S Robertson
16:04
2. Flew over Green Park Station.  
27/01/24KingfisherPangbourne Meadow1A Taylor
15:20
Flying upstream near Berkshire bank of R Thames west of Sul brook.  
22/01/24KingfisherSandhurst1R J Godden
07:30
On balancing pond at Sandhurst Recreation Ground.  
20/01/24KingfisherShepherd Meadows, Sandhurst1C Williams
15:35
 
20/01/24KingfisherFleethill Farm1R J Godden
12:00
One with a fish in the ditch next to the paddocks. Private site, view only from footpath.  
19/01/24KingfisherNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1P J Craig
14:45
Flew from river across corner of New Workings near Manor Lake. Please only view from the public footpath.  
18/01/24KingfisherThames Valley Business Park1S Hurdle
22:25
Seen flying along river side. SU737742.  
18/01/24KingfisherNew workings, Moor Green Lakes1R Dawson
15:25
Flew along the river just E of bailey bridge. Please only view from the public footpath.  
17/01/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
15:30
on Thames near Runsfold Hole.  
15/01/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
11:00
male. Thames, north of village.  
13/01/24KingfisherPurley on Thames, Reading1N J Bucknell
10:45
on Thames.  
07/01/24KingfisherBray Lake, Bray GPs1S A Graham
09:30
Flow E. down 'The Cut'.  
05/01/24KingfisherAldermaston1P Hickman
08:30
Flew across the lake at Aldermaston Court.  
04/01/24KingfisherStreatley1N J Bucknell
10:25
ad fem. near Cleeve Lock (note - I'll report all sightings this year, previously I've only done so for 2 or more birds).  
03/01/24KingfisherWhiteknights Lake, Reading1P Gipson
15:33
Main lake.  
01/01/24KingfisherMain Pit, Theale GPs1M F Walford
12:55
 

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