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lexusjohn

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1^# A A A Post at 31/12/2012 09:25 Show author

29th Dec 2012
Mai Po

http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnyu9339/8324122655/in/photostream

Is it Eurasian Hobby or Peregrine Falcon ?

Thank you !

http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnyu9339

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cgeoff

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2^# A A A Post at 31/12/2012 13:18 Show author

This is a Peregrine.

Eurasian Hobby doesn't occur in HK in winter.

Geoff C

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ajohn

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3^# A A A Post at 31/12/2012 14:40 Show author

As well as the time of year, notice that this bird looks very bulky, with a deep chest and broad wings. Hobby should look much smaller and slimmer.

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lexusjohn

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4^# A A A Post at 31/12/2012 15:38 Show author

Many many thanks to Mr ajohn and Mr Geoff !

http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnyu9339

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