I need a break from the relentless idiocy of the world!

What's your favourite bird and why? Mine is the kingfisher.

Saw one in my youth fleetingly. Never forgot the flash of blue.

Then, whilst canoeing on the river Wye with my children two flew across our bow. Stunning sight!

Bear with me folks, I'm having trouble keeping up with the replies! I will make an effort to get to everyone today or tomorrow.

Glad so many seem to be enjoying the thread

There are some brilliant tweets evoking their memories of a bird sighting.

I think @susie_dent has been peeking at this thread...or she has (as usual!) a politician or two in her mind! https://twitter.com/susie_dent/status/1318109557755924480?s=19

Somewhere in this thread I described a charm of goldfinches rising from a bush in Chichester Harbour - the first time I saw one of nature's amazing split second marvels.

As I type Pink Footed Geese are over the house honking in skeins filling the sky https://twitter.com/RobGMacfarlane/status/1318232258533347330?s=19