Subject: Possible Red-turtle Dove at Mai Po [Print This Page] Author: fneil Time: 5/01/2007 22:07 Subject: Possible Red-turtle Dove at Mai Po
My English birder mate noticed what appeared to be at least 1, and possibly two, Red-turtle doves in amonst the Oriental and Spotted Doves around the feeders at the Mai Po Duck Ponds. This would be a first for me. Neil.
Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,
China.
04/01/07
Nikon CP8400 plus Swarovski STS80HD scope and Sw 45x eyepiece and DCA adapter
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Author: tmichael Time: 5/01/2007 22:10
The circled bird is certainly Red Turtle-dove, a male, and the bird on the extreme left appears to be a female, though it just could be a Collared Dove I suppose.
Mike Turnbull. Author: yyattung Time: 5/01/2007 22:11
Yes, it is a Red Turtle Dove. The one on the left is also a Red Turtle Dove. Author: kmike Time: 5/01/2007 22:30
Hi Neil
I think the left-hand one in mid air is also a male Red Turtle Dove - reddish wings contrasting with grey rump.
Cheers
Mike K
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