CUTTLE BROOK LOCAL NATURE RESERVE KINGFISHER

A brief flash of jewel-like colour over water, a tiny kingfisher skims the Cuttle Brook so fast it is difficult to see but for a second or so. They regularly patrol open stretches of the brook, searching for fish to catch. Most small birds have to hunt constantly for food as they need to eat frequently throughout the day. Kingfishers have devised a strategy for saving energy by watching intently from a vantage point and catching larger prey less frequently. They feed primarily on fish (minnows & sticklebacks) but will also eat insects, worms and crustaceans.
	Picture by S.Knell RSPB
Cuttle Brook Local Nature Reserve is owned by Thame Town Council and managed by Cuttle Brook Conservation Volunteers