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        Discussion Area 討論區 >> Birding Reports & Tips 觀鳥報告及心得 >>  Swinhoe's Egret at Luk Keng 鹿頸的黃嘴白鷺
        
(Message started by: Captain on May 16^th, 2004, 10:37pm)

Title: Swinhoe's Egret at Luk Keng 鹿頸的黃嘴白鷺
Post by Captain on May 16^th, 2004, 10:37pm

For those who have not seen Chinese Egret

A Chinese Egret was seen at Luk Keng freshwater marsh at about 8:00 am on 16 May.

It fed around the open water near the Luk Keng village side. NOT the grassy area where you can see Cattle Egrets.

Good luck

Captain

Title: Re: Chinese Egret at Luk Keng
Post by gjcarey on May 17^th, 2004, 9:53am

Interesting record, Captain. Pls make sure you submit it at the end of the year for inclusion in the HKBR. As it is at such an unusual location, please also provide some details regarding why you identified it as Chinese Egret, and the habitat it was in.

Many thanks,

Geoff

Title: Re: Chinese Egret at Luk Keng
Post by Captain on May 17^th, 2004, 1:29pm

Yellow pencil bill, white bird

More than two breeding plumes on the head

And one important point, the presence of Great, Intermediate, Little and Cattle Egrets can allow a comparison of the features

A low resolution picture was taken and can be sent to you for confirmation

Title: Re: Chinese Egret at Luk Keng
Post by gjcarey on May 17^th, 2004, 1:36pm

That's fine Captain. Certainly the photo will be very helpful.

I look forward to receiving your record!

Geoff

Title: Re: Chinese Egret at Luk Keng
Post by Mike_Kilburn on May 19^th, 2004, 12:32am

Captain and I again saw the Swinhoe's (Chinese) Egret at Luk Keng on Tuesday afternoon. It was feeding on the rocky parts of Starling Inlet before the tide came in. Then flew onto the freshwater marsh to roost.

While I was watching it a Black Baza flew over also - not bad for mid May!

Cheers
Mike