On the farms the Temminck's Stints seem to have disappeared, along with the other waders from yesterday. While looking for them I was stunned to see a Black Drongo flush out of a bush in front of me, however it flew over the fields without stopping, and left the farm heading south. When I found two of these here on 15th Nov 2009 Tim Fisher told me that a few had been seen in recent years, though I haven't heard of any since that date. Those particular birds stayed on the farm all winter, finally leaving in March 2010, sadly this one doesn't seem likely to follow that pattern.
While searching for the Drongo a Grey Heron flew low overhead, but also continues south out of the farm.
Seems the waders knew of changes in the air and the herons must be moving for a reason.
ReplyDeleteJust shows how little we know, I would have bet on the stints staying put with the rain and wind overnight. Nice one on the drongo, not sure on the count but I'm sure still less than 20 records.
ReplyDeleteAlways worth getting out and about after some adverse weather ! Crested Mynas are pretty clever, they're common in Hong Kong, but hard to photograph well.
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