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1# A A A Post at 19/12/2006 07:54  Show author

Unknown Pipit

Digiscoped yesterday at Mai Po on the third best day of the year . I'm not very good with pipits.  What is it? Neil.

Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,
China.

18/12/06

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2# A A A Post at 19/12/2006 10:45  Show author
It's in a tree and has an olive-green back and short hind claw. This eliminates all except Olive-backed Pipit.

On a side view there is a white spot on the cheek which is also diagnostic.

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Mike K

PS thanks for  the lift yesterday evening.
Mike KilburnVice Chairman, HKBWSChairman, Conservation Committee

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