Juvenile oriental magpie-robin perched on branch in Krabi, Thailand

Wildlife & Technology

Kevin Ellen

A field journal of wildlife encounters — capturing behaviour, fleeting moments, and the quiet details often missed at first glance.

Learn more about this site

A kingfisher breaks the surface of the water with only its head and upper body visible among splashes at Rye Meads RSPB.

Wet common kingfisher shaking water from its feathers while perched above the water at Rye Meads RSPB

Common kingfisher erupting from green water in a chaotic spray of droplets at Rye Meads RSPB

A startled muntjac deer standing amongst dense green vegetation beside the Lea Valley canal in Essex, lit by strong midday sunlight against a darker background.

Common kingfisher diving headfirst into green water with wings spread wide at Rye Meads RSPB

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) wading in shallow water in S'Albufera with layered reflections and mudflats

Latest field notes

A kingfisher lifts clear of the water with one wing raised and droplets trailing behind at Rye Meads RSPB.

4 June 2026

To Perch or Not To Perch

After learning about the VIP morning at Rye Meads from my previous visit, I returned early for a session from 7am until 9am. Armed with a flask of coffee, the five of us settled into the hide and spent the morning observing and photographing kingfishers.

Read entry

17 May 2026