h Sacred Kingfisher at Kinabatangan River by O'NEILL, Daisy - Borneo Bird Images

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Sacred Kingfisher

Latin Name : Todiramphus sanctus

Site Name : Kinabatangan River

Photographer : O'NEILL, Daisy

Date : 2006-11-10

Notes : A set of 1st. documentary record photo images of this scarce austral winter migrant (May-September)that breeds in Australia. Rarer still to have flown perhaps off course and in November landed near river edge of mangroves . It was first spotted perched on a low branch gleaning for insects just before 1.12pm.Observations made with Fieldscope Meade ETX90. The hungry bird was seen attempting several dives onto the grassfield below. The sighting was shared with fellow team mates. After late lunch and led by trip guide guru-Cede Predente including Wong Tsu Shi, the team followed up. The bird remained in the vacinity for at least a couple of days to refuel. - DO