kingfisher

A few weeks ago I reckon I saw a kingfisher (that's the bird) in the marina. Has anyone else seen one?

Yes, see kingfishers quite frequently in marina

I also saw one, out at pontoon 24 about 4 weeks ago.

On the subject of wildlife, have you seen the notice in the loos re; the mink that has been spotted?

Not sure what one looks like but apparently not to be cuddled!

I saw the mink a few days ago hopping along the wall under the West Jetty!... Its like a ferret but jet black. Apparently the RSPCA tried to catch it but had no luck. If you find it on your boat.. don't corner it, they can be a bit nasty.. just inform the Marina Office... or a taxidermist.. or Ivana Trump.

I am told by one that studies birds that kinfgishers are often found in marina's, but are usually yearlings that have been kicked out from the nest, older birds tend to move inland.

Re the mink:
there might be an upside to this story; mink will attack and kill anything, not always for food, just for sport. Perhaps they might help reduce the low level bomber squadron, AKA bloody gulls!!

They are very, VERY nasty have even been seen in the air, hanging onto herons they have attacked as the birds try to escape. So DON'T be tempted to own a mink glove!!!!!

We have seen evidence of mink activity out on 33 (east jetty); seagull feathers and parts (and we don't mean engine bits)

love the kingfishers.They add a flash of colour here in the winter.
Who's seen my mink?

I saw a kingfisher the other day. They look fantastic. Would never had known they were in the marina if hadn't seen this post.

Yes saw it on Saturday. It was near the west jetty.
John Moore
La Rever