RESIDENT WOODLAND KINGFISHER December 2020:
This is the third year that we've had the privilege of watching this beautiful little kingfisher going about his daily business. He usually returns in early December after his northerly expeditions during the winter months. We first noticed his arrival in December 2018 (after having lived in Randparkridge for 30 years). Each year, we are woken up to his beautiful call. And each year, I hope that he'll find a mate. Sadly, I've not seen him in the company of a female (yet?).
This morning we were treated, once again, to our daily kingfisher alarm clock. His calls now are becoming more and more desperate as he searches for a suitable mate.
I noticed this morning that he had a 'nuptial' gift in his mouth.(Not in this video) It was amusing to see that the grub in his beak didn't hamper his calling. He simply kept it in his mouth during the song. Unfortunately there is still no sign of a female. (yet?)
(For those who are asking, the WOODLAND KINGFISHER doesn't eat fish....it frequents woodland areas - hence its name - and feeds on grubs, etc. It is known for its beautiful mating dance when it eventually finds a female. )
Well, we will keep on hoping. Perhaps 2021 will be the year for this beautiful bird to pair up.
