Kingfisher choked by fish

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29 May 2024 20:15 #8590 by Jim Wright
What an extraordinary incident (and photo)!

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20 May 2024 10:32 #8581 by Julian Purvis
Hi John - no it didn't.

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20 May 2024 08:09 #8577 by John Walker
Does it have a ring on its right leg above the knee Julian ?

John

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19 May 2024 12:47 #8573 by Julian Purvis
Unfortunately this kingfisher was found dead yesterday in the lake behind our home at South Kyme. Evidently it choked on a large fish, the size of which can be seen in pic 2. Although it is adult size the patchy blue on its back might suggest it is a juvenile.
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