Hi all,

In the context of this discussion, with the scarcity of records during the January/February time frame, I started to question a record that myself and two friends had of Mangrove Kingfisher at Malindi (exact location unknown) early in February in 2012. Fortunately, one of the guys had taken photographs and I attach two here now.

Looking at the photos, I am no longer convinced that this is of a Mangrove Kingfisher (could it be Brown-hooded?) but would like the experts to take a look  and confirm what species this is?

Many thanks in advance

Kieran Fahy

The Ngulia (Tsavo West NP) bird.

For the record, here are photos of the 1 December 2003 Ngulia bird taken by Janette Troop

 

Graeme Backhurst

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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