Although we had a good time and the Chinese people were lovely, China was not what we expected and we were a bit disappionted that a lot of old China has gone, only to be replaced with western style buildings and cities, with a skyline that could rival Manhattan.
.jpg "Rufous-bellied Woodpecker")
+(2).JPG "Brown Shrike")
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Brown Shrikes can sometimes have a grey head.
.JPG "Oriental Scops Owl")
.JPG "Little Egret")
.JPG "Little Egret")
We were surpised to learn that the Lores and Feet are Pink in breeding Male Little Egrets.
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.JPG "Eastern Cattle Egret")
+(8).JPG "Swallow")
.JPG "Oriental Turtle Dove")
.JPG "Red Collared Dove")
.JPG "Red-billed Blue Magpie")
.JPG "Long-billed Plover")
.JPG "Ibisbill")
.JPG "Black-winged Stilt")
.JPG "Saunder's Gull")
.JPG "Black-tailed Gull")
.JPG "Cuckoo")
.JPG "Crested Mynah")
.JPG "Chinese Bulbul")
.JPG "Siberian Thrush")
.JPG "Eyebrowed Thrush")
.JPG "Blue Rock Thrush")
.JPG "Daurian Redstart")
.JPG "Tree Sparrow")
.JPG "Russet Sparrow")
.JPG "Siberian Ruby Throat")
+(3).JPG "Bluethroat")
.JPG "Grey-streaked Flycatcher")
.jpg "Yellow-rumped Flycatcher")
.JPG "Taiga Flycatcher")
.JPG "Asian Brown Flycatcher")
Wow .. Incredible images. Looks like you had a super trip
ReplyDeleteP.s Oriental Scops .. Very Jealous
ReplyDeleteSuper series from the Far East. FAB.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWonderful, fun images. So glad you are back safe~
ReplyDeleteLovely pics! Some of the birds looked really familiar...
ReplyDeleteHi Both welcome back and glad you had a great trip with some fanastic images to show for it.Guess we will be getting some more over the coming days ,and really look forward to it. Favourite I cant pick one as they are all superb.
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb set a satisfying and worthwhile trip.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Some brilliant photos of some totally brilliant species of birds!!!
ReplyDeleteBird watching by the flock. Lovely images and I hope you both had a fantastic time.
ReplyDeleteSam
Amazing shots! What a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteStunning set of pictures there John and Sue. Welcome back home. steve
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. WOW - superb selection. Love them all!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of images, the 'hovering' labels work a treat. Congrtaulations on your lifers.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant collection John and Sue. Welcome back home.
ReplyDeleteFantastic series! Wonderful for you to see so many new lifers.
ReplyDeleteLovely selection of images
ReplyDeleteI wondered where you had got to!! Looks like you had an amazing trip. Look forward to seeing more pics from it.
ReplyDeleteA Big thankyou all for your comments,we have lot's to catch up on.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to be home.
John.
Wonderful and enviable images...well done and welcome back.
ReplyDeleteJust incredible! What a collection of new birds, and how beautiful they are. I hate progress and how it changes everything. ~karen
ReplyDeleteNice photos
ReplyDeleteOne I noticed. I may be wrong but your Eyebrowed Thrush looks better for a Dusky Thrush.