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(Message started by: Mike_Kilburn on Jul 29^th, 2004, 2:39pm)

Title: surprise birds on fishponds 榮基村魚塘有驚喜
Post by Mike_Kilburn on Jul 29^th, 2004, 2:39pm

On Tuesday a Chestnut-winged Cuckoo flew over fishponds at Wing Kei Tsuen and a nest of  Chinese Starling was found there.

On Wednesday four Chinese Grosbeaks were found at Mai Po Sun Tsuen.  They have also been seen a few days before on the other side of the village.  They were not seen closely, but it is suspected that this is a family party.  

Anyone birding in this area is requested to check if any of the birds are juveniles, which may have bred nearby.

Also several juvenile Azure-winged Magpies were seen in the same area.

Cheers
Mike

Title: Re: surprise birds on fishponds
Post by John Allcock on Jul 30^th, 2004, 9:56am

It seems very possible that the Grosbeaks have been breeding locally. This year, there have been 2-3 pairs in the Sha Po/Kam Tin area (at least 1 raised chicks) and a family group seen at Lok Ma Chau. It seems they are colonising Hong Kong.

I will keep my eyes open for the birds at Mai Po.

John