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(Message started by: Neil on Dec 20^th, 2005, 9:05pm)

Title: Unsure raptor at MPNR today?
Post by Neil on Dec 20^th, 2005, 9:05pm

Photographed today near the Warden's hut at MPNR. My first thought was female Eastern Marsh Harrier. Am I close? Neil.

MPNR,
Hong Kong,
China.
20/12/05

Nikon D2x plus Nikon 80-400 VR lens
http://www.pbase.com/neilfif11/image/53775003.jpg

Title: Re: Unsure raptor at MPNR today?
Post by miket on Dec 20^th, 2005, 10:27pm

It's a Common Buzzard, Neil, so I guess you were reasonably close. The generally pale underparts, especially the undersides of the wings, the dark tips to the undersides of the primaries, the dark flank patches, the finely barred tail and the moustachial stripe all make it this species. Also all structural features we can see fit, though it is slightly unfamiliar pose.

Mike Turnbull