I went to Shui Hau, s Lantau, on Monday, partly hoping to see Kentish type plovers after hearing of bird at Pui O.
Saw three, and shot some video. While watching/filming, I oscillated between thinking Yes, looks like a Swinhoe's [especially one that looked very pale faced front on, with legs pale - looking yellowish or pinkish or grey!], and No, these are all just Kentish.
I haven't yet edited the video clips together, but here's an image from one of the short videos, maybe of interest.
Looking closely on screen, legs mostly grey-green, but in places - where catching more light? - pinkish grey. Yet crown lacking rufous, which perhaps means Kentish.
I hope to edit clips together, and post this too; even if all Kentish, might be of some value. Plus, sent couple of Pui O "Kentish" plover shots and video clip to Jonathan.
Also, here's video with one or two of the plovers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1NtgfVaItU
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Last edited by wmartin at 21/11/2012 20:29 ]
