KESTREL

Scientific name: Falco tinnunculus

Bye for now…

Kingfisher

Scientific name: Alcedo atthis

I’ve made my home in a steep section of river bank near the bridge, its a deep tunnel where I can safely lay 6-7eggs in the spring.

I like it here, where the water slows down and I can catch lots of small fish to feed my hungry young chicks.

You don’t call me a king-fisher for nothing as each young chick needs over 12 fish every day!

My best fishing spot is a firm perch overlooking a clear, shallow pool of water.

To catch a fish I dive in the water super fast, with my eyes closed and beak open. Then back on my perch I hit the fish on the branch to kill it, so that I can eat it head first.

I am a bit shy, but you will recognise me by my beautiful bright blue and orange feathers.

I’ve got to go now, lots of fishing to do

Hello,

You may call me the lesser spotted woodpecker, and even though I’m the smallest woodpecker, I am very special because I am not a common woodpecker.

I’ve made my home at the very top of the trees that run along the railway in Wakefield, where I creep along branches in search of insects.

Because I am not much bigger than a sparrow my ‘drumming' is much quieter than other Woodpeckers.

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Scientific name: Dryobates minor

But, I do have a loud call that you will hear from my home, high up in the trees, so do look up, as I am always watching you. Bye Bye