kmatthew

This is very interesting indeed!! Following the Taiwan records of Willow Warbler, Red-backed Shrike & Spotted Flycatcher, which I believe all 3 are African/European species(correct me if i am wrong)?? Now a Willow turning up in HK...plus the Red-backed a few weeks back...What have caused this influx of these birds into this part of Asia?? Does this also mean a Spotted Flycatcher may land soon??

kmatthew

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Original posted by lpaul at 28/10/2008 11:39
The Tawainese birds looks like a classic Willow Warbler too.

No, these are not really European birds as all three have significant parts of their breeding range within Asia.  Willow Warbler breeds as ...

Thanks for the info Paul, I thought they were European birds as I see them in UK every year... But as you said, I only see them in Summer. It is always interesting to see the connection between weather & birds migration.