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Anguslau
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Waders in-flight 涉禽飛
« on: Oct 3rd, 2005, 1:27pm » |
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The other day while I was photographing in the boardwalk hide, I met an Australian couple who are visiting HK. They seemed not very familiar with shorebirds. Looking at my clumsy equipment, they thought I must be able to help. So they started asking me what the birds were whenever they saw something they cannot recognise. I became more and more embarassed since most of the time I can only answer "hm... I am not sure...". It is obvious that I don't really know what I was trying to photograph!  Fortunately on our way out, I was able to point out to them a Black-necked Starling and a Black-eared Kite near the ponds.  They seemed very happy since they can note down two new species on their log book!  I wish I were able to be more helpful... 
Last Friday I had a good shooting session from the boardwalk hide. Got a few in-flight shots of various waders. But I think I am having trouble to ID them. While sharing some of my images here, I hope the experts out there can help me with the identifications and correct any errors that I have made. Thanks! 
MPNR 30/09/2005
#1 Greenshank (I think I should be correct for this one... )
1D Mark II, EF600+1.4x, f/5.6, 1/1250s, iso400
#2 Marsh Sandpiper (hope I got this right  )
1D Mark II, EF600+1.4x, f/5.6, 1/1250s, iso400
#3 Redshank (this is an easy one )
1D Mark II, EF600, f/4, 1/1250s, iso640
#4 Green Sandpiper (am I right for this one )
1D Mark II, EF600, f/4, 1/1000s, iso500
#5 Wood Sandpiper (wild guessing )
1D Mark II, EF600, f/4, 1/1250s, iso400
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Mike Kilburn
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Re: Waders in-flight
« Reply #1 on: Oct 3rd, 2005, 9:15pm » |
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All right except number - it is also a Wood Sandpiper.
You can tell the difference by looking at the strong supercilium (Green Sandpiper usually has no supercilium and a clear eyering, and because it is much more dark on the wings - Wood always looks brown and speckled in flight - Green looks almost black and wite - the rump contratsing strongly with the wings.
I cannot remember ever seeing a Green Sandpiper from the Boardwalk - they love fresh water instead of seawater and can easily be found at Long Valley or on the fishponds.
Cheers
Mike K
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Mike Kilburn
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Anguslau
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Re: Waders in-flight 涉禽飛
« Reply #2 on: Oct 4th, 2005, 1:26pm » |
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Mike,
Thanks very much for your detailed explainations! 
Angus
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