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Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Just to let the people of Harringay know that I spotted a KINGFISHER on the new river a couple of days ago. I was amazed and delighted. Tried to get a photograph but he got scared and flew away. Also saw a little bird going into the wall in the bit of the New River between Allison Road and Hornsey Station. I don't know what it was, but it made me think that section of greenery should be made into a proper nature reserve; there's a lot going on down there!

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Lucky you! Seeing a kingfisher is special. 

There used to be a kingfisher at the Winchmore Hill end of the river some years ago. I hope your one thrives and its domain remains undisturbed.

I've seen the darting flash of blue strike over the new river and fly under the tunnel that goes over station road before. It was very fast. It was about four years ago.

Get those goggles on FPR & you could follow it in your biplane ☺

Few months back I was cycling North along the towpath on the River Lee, Tottenham Marshes, Stonebridge lock. One flew out of the hedging and then on in front of me for a hundred yards or so. Flashing incandescent blue. A stunning sight.

We live next to the river, and for several years, during the winter months when the branches are bare, we spot a flash of blue.  Have various blurred photos, but none that do justice to this beautiful bird.

I see it quite often on the bit of New River between Hornsey station and Wightman Road. It's really quick so only really see a flash of blue. Also see a couple of little egrets down there on occasion as well as the herons and cormorants. 

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