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Subject: [China] West of N. Xinjiang, China 4/5-2013 [Print This Page]
Author: Paux    Time: 10/05/2013 17:29     Subject: West of N. Xinjiang, China 4/5-2013

Just completed a 10-day birding trip to the west of  N. Xinjiang beginning late April. We started out from Wulumuqi & travelled to the border city of Tacheng(塔城) which is bordering with Kazakhstan. During the trip, more than 10 species of raptors were seen and here are some of them :
Booted Eagle 靴隼鵰
We were lucky enough to get a clear view of it. Apparantly it didn't want to give up its prey when we tried to approach it; it therefore just brought its prey to some distance away from where we stood.




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Author: Paux    Time: 10/05/2013 17:30




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Author: Paux    Time: 10/05/2013 17:35

Its killing weapon

Eurasian Hobby 燕隼


Common Kestrel 紅隼


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Author: Paux    Time: 10/05/2013 17:42

The female must be very disappointed with its partner




(to be cont'd)

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Author: kmike    Time: 11/05/2013 07:46

Nice shots Paux.
Mike
Author: Andy-li    Time: 11/05/2013 17:36

nice shot!
Author: wilsondring    Time: 11/05/2013 18:55

great stuff .. very nice ..
Author: lexusjohn    Time: 11/05/2013 21:03

Thank you so much to share the brillant photos !
Author: Paux    Time: 12/05/2013 11:51

Thank you all for your nice comments!

Steppe Eagle 草原鵰


Imperial Eagle 白肩鵰

Long-legged Buzzard 棕尾鵟

Black Kite 黑鳶


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Author: Paux    Time: 12/05/2013 12:04

Shikra 褐耳鷹



Little Owl 縱紋腹小鴞


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Author: Paux    Time: 12/05/2013 12:09

Montagu's Harrier 烏灰鹞





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Author: Paux    Time: 12/05/2013 12:24

Eurasian Sparrowhawk 雀鷹
We met this bird in a park at Wulumuqi, When we spotted it from the footpath, it simply ignored us. Later we found that it locked a target on the slope under. After 10 mins., we heard a sharp continuous calling from the bird; it got a prey and carried it up to a tree branch. Finally, it even carried its prey from the forest to the top of a lamp post for a show




(Thanks for viewing, more photos will be posted in a new thread)

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Author: CYLAM    Time: 12/05/2013 12:52

Good trip & photos.
Author: Paux    Time: 12/05/2013 16:18

Thanks CY.



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