A Short-eared Owl has been reported twice in the past few weeks at Mai Po.
But it seems to have a very good idea of what "nocturnal" means, and despite several dusk and dawn visits, I haven't managed to see it while there was any light to see by.
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| Mai Po Nature Reserve |
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| Mai Po Nature Reserve |
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| Mai Po Nature Reserve |
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| Mai Po Nature Reserve |
My last visit was in the middle of last week. No sign of the owl.
Still, it was a fine morning for a cycle ride around the Border Fence Road.
Out at the boardwalk, the commoner winter waders have been showing well; -
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| Marsh Sandpipers - Tringa stagnatilis |
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| Pied Avocet - Recurvirostra avosetta |
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| Black-tailed Godwit - Limosa limosa |
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| Common Redshank - Tringa totanus |
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| Common Redshank - Tringa totanus |
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| Common Redshank - Tringa totanus |
There are still thousands of duck in the bay, here are two of the common ones...
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| Wigeon, Pintail - Anas penelope, Anas acuta |
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| Northern Pintail - Anas acuta |
We have lift-off !
Wow, look at all those Avocets! I didn't know Mai Po was so good for waders even in winter.................
ReplyDeleteStu, well it's good for Avocets - we have thousands of them.
DeleteSome fantastic scenery and huge bird collection. You managed some excellent pictures despite not seeing the owl.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Russell - I fell back on the old 70 - 200mm lens for the scenic shots.
DeleteBeautiful images! I guess that kind of make up for missing out on the owl.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mun. I'm still trying for the Owl....it must be in there somewhere !
DeleteYou are certainly looking for the Short-eared Owl at the right time, John. In my experience they are more crepuscular than nocturnal. Keep on trying and I am sure that persistence will ultimately pay off.
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful images there. Bad luck about the Owl, especially as you've gone several times.
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