Paux 20/09/2013 21:06
Rudong, Jiangsu 江蘇如東 9-2013
To most birders, major attraction of Rudong is undoubtedly the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper. In this visit, I was unable to take any photos of this bird as they were too far away. Meanwhile, I managed to see two of them clearly through a telescope.
Here are some photos taken during the trip :
The mudflat
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At high tide,the shorebirds will stay in the ponds behind the dam.
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Paux 20/09/2013 21:13
Dunlin 黑腹濱鷸
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Far Eastern Curlew 大杓鷸
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Black-tailed Gull 黑尾鷗
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Paux 20/09/2013 21:21
Ruddy Turnstone 翻石鷸
It checked around this fresh clam carefully & tried several times to open it. Finally it succeeded & got the reward.
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After a tasty meal, it was very satisfied!
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Paux 20/09/2013 21:37
Oriental Cuckoo 中杜鵑
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Chinese Grey Shrike 楔尾伯勞
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(to be cont'd)
Paux 21/09/2013 21:37
Red-necked Stint 紅頸濱鷸
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Grey-streaked Flycatcher 灰紋鶲
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Asian Brown Flycatcher 北灰鶲
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Paux 21/09/2013 21:41
Arctic Warbler 極北柳鶯
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Blue & White Flycatcher 白腹藍姬鶲
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Paux 21/09/2013 21:51
Red Turtle Dove 火斑鳩
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Common Kestrel 紅隼
When we tried to step closer to take some photos after watching it jumped from the tree above, it didn't try to escape from us ? I guessed there might be a prey under its foot.
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Paux 21/09/2013 21:52
Finally, a view of Rudong. Thanks for viewing.
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John Holmes 22/09/2013 07:12
Rudong
Very interesting, thanks for sharing !