Animal Diversity Web lists the following habitats for Alcedo atthis: freshwater habitats.
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Animal Diversity Web lists the following habitats for Alcedo atthis: freshwater habitats.
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Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261108T075408132 · last approved 8 November 2026
GBIF reports an observation attributed to Alcedo atthis in the United Kingdom, Europe, dated 2026-01-04. This is a reported occurrence only, not evidence of native range, breeding, exhaustive distribution or a wild setting.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) states that the common kingfisher occurs on most rivers, canals and lakes in the United Kingdom, except in northern Scotland.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds states that the Radipole Lake reserve in the centre of the town of Weymouth, Dorset, is home to the kingfisher. This is a publicly announced viewing place and does not specify a nest location or a real-time observation.
The RSPB lists the Dearne Valley – Old Moor reserve among places to see kingfishers; the reserve's published address is in Wombwell, Barnsley.
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