The Kingfisher is a full colour, magazine with articles and news about birds in Hampshire. There are regular features including the Walks programme and Recent Reports and Hampshire Highlights, occasional book reviews, trip reports, crosswords, as well as an outstanding selection of photos of Hampshire birds taken by Hampshire birders.
It is published in February, June and November. The latest edition published in October 2024 includes articles on
- My favourite winter visitor – Wigeon
- A weekend like no other
- Not on my list – what do you add to your list?
- Roseate success
- Spotting the Spot Flys
- Well travelled Woodpecker
- Money well spent – HOS grants for birds
- Focus on Hook-with-Warsash
- Take 5 – photographed Emma Parkes
- Spot the Difference – Hampshire Brent Geese
For information about the Newsletter, including contributions and advertising, please contact the editor, Carol Rawlings – email: Carol Rawlings.
Deadline for next issue is January 6th, 2025.
Electronic Kingfisher
For members who would prefer to receive an electronic version of Kingfisher, instead of a paper copy, please send an email to eKingfisher@hos.org.uk, with a Subject line containing the member’s name and Post code.
Previous copies of Kingfisher can be downloaded below.