Re: [KENYABIRDSNET] White-throated Bee-eaters in Mara

Good morning all

Just to say I was down at Olorgesaile over the weekend and saw quite large numbers of the White throated around. We were on both sides of the road from Oltepesi, higher numbers were to the north of the road where I saw them frequently.

Kind regards

Tracy

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From: kenyabirdsnet@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kenyabirdsnet@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Adam Kennedy
Sent: 10 June 2010 11:07
To: tzbirdatlas
Cc: tanzaniabirds@yahoogroups.com; kenyabirdsnet@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [KENYABIRDSNET] White-throated Bee-eaters in Mara

Thanks Neil,

Just three Serengeti June records over the past ten years; that makes this a good record then?

Zimmerman et al. mentions the Magadi population but doesn't mention at what time of year they breed, only that the species typically occurs in Kenya between September and April.

Cheers

Adam

On 10 June 2010 10:06, tzbirdatlas <tzbirdatlas@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

Adam

As you'll see from these rather few records there are occasional reports of this bird at this time of the year from the Serengeti ecosystem to the south of you.

Are you aware of the breeding population in the Natron / Magadi Rift ?

It could be birds from this population wandering to you rather than out of season birds from the Sahel. The western Serengeti - Mara being far wetter than the rift at this time of the year.

Tony, another one for your people to be aware of.

Neil

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From: Adam Kennedy

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Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 8:50 PM

Subject: [KENYABIRDSNET] White-throated Bee-eaters in Mara

Hi all,

Just a quick line to report 8 (possibly 9) White-throated Bee-eaters roosted at Naibor Camp, Masai Mara, last night (8th June). All loudly catching insects above the office! Sadly, poor light prevented decent images but they were thoroughly enjoyed by Vicki and I.

I gather from Zimmerman et al., that this is an odd time of year to see the species in the south of the country as they should by now have returned north to breed?

Regards,

Adam

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