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Subject: Large Raptor in Admiralty (message from Mr. Kevin Fuller) [Print This Page]

Author: HKBWS Surveyor    Time: 23/09/2008 10:35     Subject: Large Raptor in Admiralty (message from Mr. Kevin Fuller)

message from Mr. Kevin Fuller

"I have been observing a large (possible) raptor perched about 20 metres high in a tree. At first I thought it was a heron, similar size white body, light grey wings. It was partially obscured by foliage but moved to reveal a pure white head with a short dark beak. I have never seen one but a fish eagle comes to mind. I first spotted the bird from my apartment window circa 11:00AM. It was still there at 5:00PM. Possibly escaped from an aviary? I live next to Hong Kong Park, opposite the Conrad Hotel."
Author: kmike    Time: 23/09/2008 12:04

Dear Kevin

White-bellied Sea Eagles (resident in small numbers in HK) are occasionally seen flying through the Harbour, but I am aware of no previous records of birds roosting in the centre of town - very interesting.  

Cheers
Mike Kilburn
Author: nlinyau    Time: 23/09/2008 13:41

agree White-bellied Sea Eagle
Author: Beetle    Time: 23/09/2008 13:47

i remember there was a few photos/records of the White-bellied Sea Eagle taken in the victoria harbour?
Author: lchunfai    Time: 23/09/2008 16:31

Mon 姐跟我說過她曾在海防博物館見過white-bellied sea eagle求偶
Author: fkm    Time: 23/09/2008 19:48

I recall seeing a picture some time ago a White-bellied Sea Eagle roosting right at the City Hall, Central. So it is perfectly possible!




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