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        Discussion Area 討論區 >> Bird Identification 鳥類辨識 >>  Possible Broad-Billed Sandpiper at Mai Po
        
(Message started by: Neil on Apr 19^th, 2006, 4:31pm)

Title: Possible Broad-Billed Sandpiper at Mai Po
Post by Neil on Apr 19^th, 2006, 4:31pm

Digiscoped at about 150 meters yesterday at Mai Po. Is it a Broad-Billed Sandpiper in the middle of this group?
Neil

Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,
China
18/04/06

Olympus 7070wz plus Swarovski STS80HD scope and Sw 30x eyepiece and DCA adapter
http://www.pbase.com/neilfif11/image/58876112.jpg

Title: Re: Possible Broad-Billed Sandpiper at Mai Po
Post by World Cup 2006 on Apr 19^th, 2006, 8:33pm

Neil,

Another gentleman and I might be watching the same little bird from hide #7. Both of us were attracted by its very conspicuous split supercilium, even at such a distance. It was feeding actively, walking around here and there. I would also suspect it is a broad bill sandpiper. Let us see what the experts are going to say. ::)

Title: Re: Possible Broad-Billed Sandpiper at Mai Po
Post by David_Diskin on Apr 19^th, 2006, 10:34pm

Yes, you're right. It's a Broad-billed Sandpiper, which is to be expected at Mai Po at this time of year. Apart from the split-supercilium, the longish bill with a distinct kinked tip is a good way of identifiying this species.