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Author: ckwokwing    Time: 6/10/2010 11:46     Subject: Sha Lo Wan Autumn

5 Oct 2010

Crested Serpent Eagle
Peregrine Falcon
Asian Brown Flycatcher
Emerald Dove
Black-winged Cuckoo Shrike
Chinese Pond Heron
Dollarbird
Imperial Eagle
Black Drongo (more than 100)
Red Turtle Dove
Siberian Stonechat
Leaf Warbler
Intermediate Egret
Author: madcat    Time: 26/10/2010 21:02

2010-10-26
Grey Bushchat
Author: brendank    Time: 26/10/2010 22:05

Seems some good birds are showing up her.  Can you talk about birding in this area?  It seems the only way to get there is by Ferry. I am curious if someone could tell more.
Author: madcat    Time: 26/10/2010 23:50

You may also take the footpath ("Tung O ancient trail" )from Tung Chung to get there :  Yat Tung Estate, Tung Chung >> Hau Wong Temple >> San Shek village  >> Sha lo wan village ( and further down to Tai O if you want)
Author: ajohn    Time: 27/10/2010 14:22

The whole footpath between Tung Chung and Tai O can be very productive for birds, and I would recommend this walk to those with time/energy. Sha Lo Wan is one of the best sites along the path.
Author: sdavid    Time: 27/10/2010 15:10

Long old walk though when it's not productive!
Author: ajohn    Time: 27/10/2010 15:37

Hmmm. It depends on your definition of 'not productive'. Personally I enjoy it just for the walk, even when there isn't much bird activity.

It's more fun than a quiet day on Po Toi  
Author: sdavid    Time: 27/10/2010 16:10

True, it is a pleasant stroll. This time last year I had some good birds in and around San Tau village in particular.

And what is that thing at the end of your message supposed to be doing, eh john?
Author: wgeoff    Time: 28/10/2010 15:43

Never had a quiet day on Po Toi.

What's it like?
Author: ajohn    Time: 28/10/2010 17:46

Quote:
Original posted by wgeoff at 28/10/2010 15:43
Never had a quiet day on Po Toi.

What's it like?
Really? You should go more often...
Author: ckwokwing    Time: 3/11/2010 11:39

2 Nov 2010

Peregrine Falcon
Black-capped Kingfisher
Striated Heron
Pacific Reef Egret
Little Ringed Plover
Common Buzzard
Common Blackbird
Yellow-breasted Bunting
Asian Brown Flycatcher
Common Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
Daurian Redstart
Black-winged Kite (20 at least)
Author: ajohn    Time: 3/11/2010 13:30

Are you sure about the record of Black-winged Kite? 20 would be an incredible number for this species, which is normally not seen in numbers greater than 1 or 2.

I was in the area on Sunday (31/10) and good birds included:
Radde's Warbler
Bull-headed Shrike
Mountain Tailorbird (San Shek Wan)
Asian Stubtail Warbler x2 (San Shek Wan)
Ashy Drongo (San Tau)
Chestnut Bunting x10+ (along N Lantau path, most around San Tau)
Common Buzzard x5
Author: ckwokwing    Time: 4/11/2010 12:29

The flock of Black-winged Kite gliding high in the sky in Tai O at dusk. Kind of Falcon wing shape with pure black and white seen from below.
Author: ajohn    Time: 5/11/2010 08:48

Could they have been Amur Falcons?




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