Fw: Collared Kingfisher in Central Tablelands?

—–Original Message—– From: John McLaren Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:43 PM To: Tim Dolby Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Collared Kingfisher in Central Tablelands? Thanks, Tim, I was just beginning to reach the same conclusion. I’m new to this, but very interested. It’s great to have freely offered and authoritative advice such as yours Regards, John —–Original Message—– From: Tim Dolby Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:34 PM To: John McLaren Subject: RE: [Birding-Aus] Collared Kingfisher in Central Tablelands? My pleasure John. The photographs were actually very helpful and very clear. The bird is a male Sacred Kingfisher – note the buff orange chest (not found in Collared KF), the small buff spot before the eye, and there’s a bit more blue in the wings than you’d expect in Collared Kingfisher. We can also rule out Forest Kingfisher (which are far more navy blue, and have a very prominent white spot before the eye) and Re-backed Kingfisher (which have a streaked head). Another very helpful tip – you’re in Bathhurst, which is the perfect place to see Sacred Kingfisher, especially at this time of year. All the other potential kingfishers (in terms of their looks) do not occur (or are very very rare) in that area. Hope this helps. Also, it’s great to have a Sacred Kingfisher in your backyard – I’ve never seen one in mine! Cheers, Tim Dolby ________________________________________ From: John McLaren [jmclaren@otenet.gr] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:14 PM To: Tim Dolby Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Collared Kingfisher in Central Tablelands? Hi Tim, Thanks for the offer. As you can see, the images are poor, but they do show silhouette and colour fairly well. The ‘collar’ was very pronounced and you can just make this out on the back of its neck when sitting on the clothes line. I’d be interested in your thoughts… Cheers, John —–Original Message—– From: Tim Dolby Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 4:35 PM To: John McLaren Subject: RE: [Birding-Aus] Collared Kingfisher in Central Tablelands? Hi John, Collared Kingfisher is very much restricted to coastal mangrove areas, and virtually never travel outside this environment. They are also found in the mangrove from around Brisbane, north to FNQ, and then across the top end. There are however a few kingfishers that look very similar, such as Sacred, Red-backed and Forest Kingfisher. I can look at the photos if you like, and see if I can tell which one of these it is. Cheers, Tim ________________________________________ From: Birding-Aus [birding-aus-bounces@birding-aus.org] on behalf of John McLaren [jmclaren@otenet.gr] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 3:34 PM To: Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org Subject: [Birding-Aus] Collared Kingfisher in Central Tablelands? Hi, A bird on our clothesline yesterday seemed to fit the description of a Collared, White-collared or Mangrove Kingfisher -Todiramphus chloris. We live in Blayney, near Bathurst, NSW. Although we managed a couple of snaps, I think they are of insufficient detail for identification purposes. Does anyone else have records of this bird in this region? John McLaren _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org This email, including any attachment, is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. It is confidential and may contain personal information or be subject to legal professional privilege. If you are not the intended recipient any use, disclosure, reproduction or storage of it is unauthorised. If you have received this email in error, please advise the sender via return email and delete it from your system immediately. Victoria University does not warrant that this email is free from viruses or defects and accepts no liability for any damage caused by such viruses or defects. This email, including any attachment, is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. It is confidential and may contain personal information or be subject to legal professional privilege. If you are not the intended recipient any use, disclosure, reproduction or storage of it is unauthorised. If you have received this email in error, please advise the sender via return email and delete it from your system immediately. Victoria University does not warrant that this email is free from viruses or defects and accepts no liability for any damage caused by such viruses or defects. _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org