wcaptain

1.        A total of 40 bird species were seen and heard at the Lufoushan area. No jaw dropping records. Interesting birds are Chinese Barbet, Drongo Cuckoo and Oriental Scops Owl. The Chinese Barbet and Drongo Cuckoo were common in the lower part of forest, i.e. around the entrance gate.
2.        The lower part is dominated by Camphor trees, plus other native trees
3.        A lot of exotic Eucalyptus trees were seen around the forest track (sealed road) from the entrance gate to around 獅子峰 (Lion peak). Chinese Barbet, Great Barbet and Drongo Cuckoo were active around this area. Interestingly, these two Barbets were often heard together, probably coexist very well.
4.        The section after獅子峰 (Lion Peak) is dominated by young to semi-mature secondary forest with some older / large trees. In this part of the forest, Blue-winged Minla, Red-capped babbler and Mountain Tailorbird were heard and seen.
5.        The record of Black Bulbuls may suggest that this bird is a resident. In HK, it is a winter visitor. Probably will colonize HK soon.
6.        Only one territorial call of Hainan Blue Flycatcher was heard. Its low density is a bit out of expectation.
7.        Based on our distant observations, the hilltop area of Lufoushan looks like Tai Mo Shan (montane forest mixed with grasslands).
8.       participants: Matthew Kwan, Myself and a non-birding friend Mr Huen. 12-13 June 2015   
9.       Ref:   http://www.southchinabirder.com/Guangdong/Luo%20Fu%20Shan.html
10.      admission charge: RMB 60 (ctrip states 10%off when order online). The ropeway is said to be RMB90 return and 50 one way

[ Last edited by wcaptain at 15/06/2015 15:47 ]

wcaptain

Relative freq
1        Black Kite        1 seen aprox 400m                                          Low
2        Accipitar sp. Likely Besra        1 seen aprox 350m                                 Low
3        Drongo Cuckoo        2 seen and many heard at lower elevation              Medium
4        Large Hawk Cuckoo        Heard only                                           Low
5        Koel        Heard only                                                    Low
6        Great Barbet        2 seen at lower elevation and many heard                High
7        Chinese Barbet        Commonly heard and seen                                  High
8        Oriental Scops Owl        1 heard at night near park entrance on 12th June (night)        Low
9        House Swift        Common                                                    High
10        Spotted Dove        near the hotel                                             Low
11        Barn Swallow        Common, breeds near the park entrance                High
12        Red-rumped Swallow        Common                                           High
13        Asian House Martin        Common at higher elevation above 400m        High
14        White Wagtail        1 seen at the entrance car park                          Low
15        Scarlet Minivet        Common from park entrance up to 500m                High
16        Orange-bellied Leafbird        1 male seen at aprox 300m                          Low
17        Red-whiskered Bulbul        Common                                           High
18        Chinese Bulbul        Common                                                    High
19        Black Bulbul        Quite common at 250m up                                  High
20        Mountain Bulbul        A few seen from 300m up                                 Medium
21        Chestnut Bulbul        Small flocks seen from 250m up                        Medium
22        Magpie Robin        Common                                                    High
23        Mountain Tailorbird        1 seen and many heard from 300m up               Medium
24        Common Tailobird        Common                                                   High
25        Hainan Blue Flycatcher        1 heard at 300m                                   Low
26        Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler        heard a few times                          Low
27        Red-billed Leiothrix        1 bird singing most likely this species         Low
28        Greater necklaced Laughingthrush        one flock of over 10 birds seen at aprox 400m        Low
29        Hwamei        1 bird heard near entrance                                              Low
30        Rufous-capped Babbler        A few bird heard from 250m upwards                   Medium
31        Blue-winged Minla        Many seen with one flock of 10 plus birds aprox 500m          Medium
32        Indochinese Yuhina        1 flock of 10 plus birds seen at aprox 300m            Low
33        Cinerous Tit        Common                                                       High
34        Japanese White-eye        Common                                              High
35        Fork-tailed Sunbird        A few seen and many heard                           Medium
36        Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker        1 heard at aprox 300m                     Low
37        Grey Treepie        Up to 3 birds seen in one flock at aprox 250m            Low
38        White-rumped Munia        Seen near entrance and a few up to 500m           Medium
39        Chinese Pond Heron        1 near entrance                                         Low
40        Crested Myna        A few near entrance of LFS                                       Medium

wcaptain

From another pt of view, we should glad that at least there were some purple swamphen at distant. Also, no guarantee in birding.

wcaptain

Agree. Feather damage in HK for some bird species is always considered as unusual.

Matthew noted this "short-tailed" Chinese Barbet on the camera screen after viewing this bird. It is difficult to note this feature at the field as the bird was a bit away and always either fly or hide.

wcaptain

We (a total of 3 birders) visited the site again on 5 and 6 March, from the southern to northern part via the upland (1200m asl). 68 bird spp were recorded. Interesting records are White tailed Robin, White-necklaced Partridge (both heard only), and Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush.

The WN partridge is a rare bird with restricted range in Guangdong. The closest location is NanKunShan.

The trail is well marked and should be ok to birders with good phy fitness