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Author: handrew Time: 18/04/2010 11:40 Subject: Chinese goshawk on migration

A flock of 64 Chinese goshawks drifted NNE over Sai Kung today. I observed them from our house and managed a couple of quick shots before they were too small for the 400mm lens.

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Author: lalan Time: 18/04/2010 15:25

about 20 chinese goshawks were found fly over north lantau island, at least one took a rest in the forest in tai ho.

Author: handrew Time: 18/04/2010 15:30

The Sai Kung birds flew over at 11.20 this morning. It might be possible to track the movements.

Author: lalan Time: 18/04/2010 17:38

20 chinese goshawks were found about 1210.

Author: subbuteo Time: 18/04/2010 17:42

I had a big flock of Chinese Goshawks over Mai Po this morning; I didn't see the full amount as my view was obscured by trees but there were at least one hundred, probably many more- they moved off towards Shenzen rapidly. Quite a spectacle! I saw two more at Chau Tau, these were kind enough to perch in trees and on power lines.

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Author: wkcheng Time: 18/04/2010 22:13

One was found at North Lantau Expressway near Tung Chung around 10:10. And two were found at Mui Wo around 12:40.

North Lantau Expressway

Mui Wo

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Author: Sze Time: 19/04/2010 00:42

1 appear at Wetland Park on 18-04-2010 at 11:15am!

Author: wcaptain Time: 19/04/2010 09:23

About 80 were seen around fishponds along Tam Kon Chau Road during the egretry count training workshop on 18 Apr AM. Captain

Author: ajohn Time: 19/04/2010 10:08

It's interesting to hear that people have seen migrating flocks on Lantau. I saw 31 individuals on south-west Lantau (between Shek Pik and Tai O) on Saturday, mostly perched individuals. There must surely have been many more on the island and migrating overhead.
There seems to have been an exceptional influx this week!

Author: wgeoff Time: 19/04/2010 10:26

What is surprising is that there have not been large numbers of other migrants such as flycatchers.

I think this may be because Chinese Goshawks migrate in large flocks, so when one flock is affected by the weather then large numbers are involved. Birds which migrate singly have an advantage in this situation.

Author: puppymic Time: 19/04/2010 22:22

would like to know whether there is previous record of such a large flock of Chinese Goshawks migration in HK
想問下以前會唔會有大量赤腹鷹在香港過境的記錄

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Author: lchunfai Time: 24/04/2010 17:14

One appeared in Choi Sai Woo Park , Braemar Hill today 24.4.2010 ( 12:10pm ) It was chasing a Black Kite

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Author: sdavid Time: 24/04/2010 21:05

I saw exactly the same one at Braemar today chasing that Kite!

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