James Elliott says the bird was tangled in fishing line and may have starved to death.
An environmentalist has urged anglers to respect nature after finding a dead kingfisher tangled in fishing line.
He said: "It’s tragic as the kingfisher was trying to fish, just as the fisherman was trying to fish, and we’re encroaching on their territory."Describing the "gutting" moment he found the kingfisher, Mr Elliott said he was canoeing when he saw "something that wasn't quite right" and went to investigate.
He described the bird as a "young male", and said it was especially sad as many people have never seen a kingfisher - and they are widely regarded as a "beautiful bird".
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