The Kingfisher is a full colour, digital 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, 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 June 2026 includes articles on:
- HOS Members’ Day Report
- House Martin update
- Sand Martin update
- UK birding holidays
- Member questionnaire
- New HOS Officers
- Submitting photos for use
- Scanning Kingfisher back issues
- Avocets
- Solent Gateway update
- Blackbirds
For information about the Magazine, including contributions and advertising, please contact the editor, Grant Mintram – email: Grant Mintram.
Deadline for next issue is October 15th, 2026.
Previous copies of Kingfisher can be downloaded below.