HKBWS Surveyor 23/09/2008 10:35
Large Raptor in Admiralty (message from Mr. Kevin Fuller)
message from Mr. Kevin Fuller
"I have been observing a large (possible) raptor perched about 20 metres high in a tree. At first I thought it was a heron, similar size white body, light grey wings. It was partially obscured by foliage but moved to reveal a pure white head with a short dark beak. I have never seen one but a fish eagle comes to mind. I first spotted the bird from my apartment window circa 11:00AM. It was still there at 5:00PM. Possibly escaped from an aviary? I live next to Hong Kong Park, opposite the Conrad Hotel."
kmike 23/09/2008 12:04
Dear Kevin
White-bellied Sea Eagles (resident in small numbers in HK) are occasionally seen flying through the Harbour, but I am aware of no previous records of birds roosting in the centre of town - very interesting.
Cheers
Mike Kilburn
nlinyau 23/09/2008 13:41
agree White-bellied Sea Eagle
Beetle 23/09/2008 13:47
i remember there was a few photos/records of the White-bellied Sea Eagle taken in the victoria harbour?
lchunfai 23/09/2008 16:31
Mon 姐跟我說過她曾在海防博物館見過white-bellied sea eagle求偶3551smile445
fkm 23/09/2008 19:48
I recall seeing a picture some time ago a White-bellied Sea Eagle roosting right at the City Hall, Central. So it is perfectly possible!