Brilliant footage from Keith!

Sleepy! The male #kingfisher at the wetlands this afternoon sat on the same branch for over 2 hours, for much of the time appearing to sleep. Have never seen an adult kingfisher asleep in the middle of the day, not sure if it is a cause for concern. #LondonBirds #ukbirds #birds #walthamstow

Hanging around More than 2 weeks since fledging and this youngster is still hanging around. Great to see it down at Hackney Marshes. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackneymarshes #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

Stunning views at Walthamstow Wetlands. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds

It is clear why this spot is a favourite for the kingfisher at Walthamstow Wetlands. #nature #wildlife #fish #walthamstow #eastlondon #kingfisher

Looking inquisitive. The male kingfisher at Walthamstow Wetlands. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds

A young kingfisher When walking along the River Lea at Hackney Marshes, you can encounter these fledglings who are very confiding. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds

Kingfisher magic on the River Lea in Hackney. #ukbirds #birds #kingfishers

Learning fast. Watch how this fledgling kingfisher reacts to a herring gull flying past. This was on its second day out of the nest. #LondonBirds #nature #eastlondonkingfishers #birds #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds

Lady of the Lea this morning. She is becoming more and more tolerant - she has a favourite perch just a few metres from the path and does not seem to mind me filming, or the people cycling, walking or running past. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds

Lady of the Lea this morning. She is becoming more and more tolerant - she has a favourite perch just a few metres from the path and does not seem to mind me filming, or the people cycling, walking or running past. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #ukbirds #birds

Eating well Watch as this young kingfisher coughs up a pellet - you can then hear other kingfishers arrive in the background. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

Double trouble Two of the fledgling kingfishers on the River Lea. No sign of them being chased off yet by their parents, in fact ten days since fledgling and their mum still seems to be feeding them. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds #hackney

The great escape? This young kingfisher sadly attracted the attention of a magpie this morning. Watch to see what happens. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birds #ukbirds

Wing maintenance The female kingfisher was keeping her plumage in good condition this morning down on Hackney Marshes. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

A great catch Took a quick trip to Walthamstow Wetlands yesterday and as ever the male put on a great show. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #walthamstow #ukbirds #birds

Lady of the Lea #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

Cracking views of one of the fledglings this morning. #kingfisher #kingfishers #nature #wildlife #riverlea #hackney #hackneymarshes #ukbirds #birds

A Hackney Marshes young kingfisher in the autumnal sun. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

Looking for lunch It makes for a busy life when you have 2 extra mouths to feed - this mother is doing a great job. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

A quartet of baby kingfishers. There are in fact 4 youngsters in this latest brood of kingfishers. The family are split up with 2 young being fed by dad and the other 2 about 500 metres downstream with mum. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #springwatch #ukbirds #birds

Brightening the gloom It was a grey day in London but this sighting lifted the spirits early this morning. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

Feeding time on the River Lea. Watch as this female kingfisher down on Hackney Marshes tries to feed a fish to one of her youngsters. You can also clearly see how much brighter the plumage of the adult is. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

In the gloom One of the fledglings down on the Lea. You can see some of their distinctive features - the white tip at the end of their bill and their dark feet. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #ukbirds #birds

Cleaning time - watch as this fledgling gives itself a good preen. They have started to dive into the water so important they keep their feathers in tip top condition. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #eastlondon #ukbirds #birds

Bobbing baby kingfisher There is something quite comical when you see them do this. Watch as it turns rather clumsily to show it's beautiful blue back. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds

Mother and child At just after dawn this morning, moments after arriving at the River Lea I was lucky enough to see the adult female perched above one of her young. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

3 days since fledgling and the youngsters are starting to move further up and down the River Lea. They are still calling, making sure their parents know where they are, so they get fed. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

This juvenile kingfisher, born earlier in the year, turned up on the Lea yesterday - it was kingfisher chaos for several hours as the adults tried to chase it away. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney

Parental duties. Both parents are feeding the fledglings down on the Lea at Hackney Marshes. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #riverlea #ukbirds #birds

Sitting quietly The fledglings sit for long periods on the same branch waiting to be fed by their parents. Both mum and dad appear to be feeding the two youngsters. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds #eastlondonkingfishers

Double trouble! Good news - there are in fact two fledglings down on the River Lea. While watching one, I looked up and there was another a few metres further up the river. #LondonBirds #eastlondonkingfishers #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds

Ruff & Little Stint highlights of a 100-species August at Walthamstow Wetlands. Round-up now on walthamstowbirders.blogspot.com Thanks to @samodonnell25.bsky.social @eugenedh.bsky.social @chris-farthing.bsky.social @londonkingfishers.bsky.social @ivorh.bsky.social @Callahanbirder & MLP for photos.

Only child? Still no signs of any other siblings for this fledgling kingfisher which left the nest yesterday on the River Lea. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #ukbirds #birds #riverlea

Fledging day - about a week earlier than I was expecting, but one pair on the River Lea have successfully raised a second brood. I only saw this youngster, hoping there might be a few more. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds

The Lady of the Lea was again very active just after dawn this morning. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #hackney #riverlea #eastlondonkingfishers #ukbirds #birds

Makes me smile every time I cycle past this place on my way to see the #kingfishers at Hackney Marshes. It can only be half a mile from the River Lea. #kingfisher #hackney

Watch as the female kingfisher expels a pellet of fish bones and scales which she cannot digest. Filmed down on the River Lea at Hackney Marshes. #eastlondonkingfishers #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds #londonbirds

Lovely light There is something magical about a kingfisher in the early morning sunshine. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #hackney #ukbirds #birds

Gorgeous morning down on the River Lea at Hackney Marshes and this female kingfisher was showing really well. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #hackney #hackneymarshes #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds

Down the hatch! A good sized meal for the male kingfisher at Walthamstow Wetlands. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #walthamstow #ukbirds #birds #eastlondon

Such a show off. I sat down to wait for him at one of his usual perches and about 2 mins later he arrived. #eastlondonkingfishers #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds

Kingfisher this morning at the wetlands. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #eastlondon #ukbirds #birds

A Walthamstow Wetlands juvenile kingfisher. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #walthamstow #ukbirds #birds

Mr Kingfisher - he is looking so scruffy as his moult continues. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds #walthamstow

A mouthful Kingfisher with it's latest catch in his mouth. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds

Young ones One of the fledgling kingfishers at Walthamstow Wetlands. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #walthamstow #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds

All three juvenile kingfishers appear to still be around at Walthamstow Wetlands. This one was on Coppermill Stream. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotgraphy #ukbirds #birds

Cracking views of the male kingfisher this morning at Walthamstow Wetlands. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #walthamstow #ukbirds #birds

Inspired by @thewateriswide.net recent sightings I went to #Hackney Marshes today & this female kingfisher was fishing at the relief channel on the Lea. Two other kingfishers went past chasing each other on a few occasions. #LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #ukbirds #birds