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Author: John Holmes Time: 3/08/2016 21:16 Subject: Sooty Tern

From the Ma Liu Shui to Tap Mun Ferry today, feeding with Bridled, Black-naped and Roseate Terns.

(Mike Leven has pointed out that this is a first summer bird, NOT a juvenile)

[ Last edited by John Holmes at 4/08/2016 17:28 ]

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Author: lexusjohn Time: 4/08/2016 08:14

Great find and Great shots !!!

Author: lmichael Time: 4/08/2016 09:03

Great photos John!

But it is a first summer, not a juvenile, note two ages of flight feathers.

Cheers

Mike

Author: irsychan Time: 4/08/2016 09:03

Excellent photos!

Author: ((華仔)) Time: 4/08/2016 14:16

Great found, Thanks for sharing!

Author: John Holmes Time: 4/08/2016 17:33 Subject: Two Sooty Terns

Thanks, everyone !

Graham Talbot saw TWO Sooty Terns yesterday from the shore at Ma On Shan.

Reviewing my shots - the first three photos are of the same individual, taken on the morning ferry circuit.

This fourth shot - compare with the first - shows an individual with more of a scaly back and more white around the face. It was taken on the afternoon ferry trip.

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Author: coconutcat Time: 5/08/2016 16:56

Great found John!

May I know the photo taken on afternoon was shot at Tolo Channel (near Ma On Shan) or Long Harbour (near Tap Mun)?

Author: John Holmes Time: 6/08/2016 06:41

The afternoon photo (also taken Wednesday, 3rd Aug) was near Ma On Shan, Tolo channel.

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