Re: Sacred Kingfishers at Hastings, Vic 18/6/06

["Val Ford" <>]

Thanks Philip

I had the following response from Richard Loyn earlier today:

Hi Val, I've also seen wintering Sacred Kingfishers feeding from mudflats in 
Western Port, mainly among mangroves, eg at Tooradin, and know that others have 
done also.  I presume they are catching crabs or other tidal invertebrates, a 
less seasonal source of food than their usual prey.  So those that remain may 
well end up congregating in mudflat/mangrove habitats.  Very interesting.  
Cheers, Richard.

Regards
Val