One of Britain’s most iconic birds, kingfishers have a special place in anglers' hearts. Considering there's only around 4,000 breeding pairs in the UK, I always deem it a privilege every time I see one in the river valley. They're also very busy hunters and have to consume 60 per cent of their body weight every day.
Photograph and text from star fisherman, writer and photographer Matt Hayes facebook page. Matt was the reason I took up fishing. Clearly he is a very talented man.
https://www.facebook.com/matthayesfish