The dashing blue of Common Kingfishers can be seen all year round in Japan, and their recovery across the country in recent years is a promising sign for its freshwater habitats. Discover more about ...

A stunning image of a Common Kingfisher, brimming with vibrant detail, has earned our ’Photo of the Week’ (POTW) accolade.

In a river wildlife survey of around 1,000 people, almost two-thirds said they spotted them. "Kingfishers are one of the species most vulnerable when temperatures plunge," said the RSPB's Rob ...

Kingfishers live in a hole in the ground. Technically, they nest at the end of a long burrow scraped into the face of a steep earthen bank of some kind, a ditch, a shoreline, a sand pit, a dirt pile, ...

Kingfishers are around 16-18cm long with a wingspan of 24-26cm. They are a common breeding species found here all year round in wetland areas. A kingfisher is smaller than a starling and both sexes ...

Common Kingfishers, also known as ‘flying jewels’ in Japan, are resident birds in many parts of the country and are seem all year round. As this is the case, I have realised that I have the chance to ...