In response to John Gaisford’s superb photo of a kingfisher in the city (Oxford Mail, March 10), I am pleased to say that they are not as rare as he thinks.

Some people in West Oxford see them regularly – at least once a week, so keep your eyes open when near one of our many streams.

They are an unforgettable sight.

Susanna Pressel

City councillor for Jericho and Osney, county councillor for

West Central Oxford division

Rawlinson Road

Oxford