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  1. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Consolidated report PDF version of report with a few more photos - if anyone is interested
  2. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    And finally Last Hurrah We had two days left in Taiwan – we had allowed some contingency in case of weather problems, getting to and from Lanyu (sensible but fortunately not needed) or difficulty finding a few of the trickier endemics but as we had seen all the endemics and most of the sub...
  3. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    XITOU or SITOU Nature Education Centre Another day of rain was forecast and Xitou offered us the chance of a couple of target birds and some reasonable photo opportunities of a few birds that I hadn’t yet captured shots of. It was Saturday and normally it would be very busy with campers and day...
  4. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Fairy Pitta Pictures Today we would hopefully find the main (non endemic) target for the trip Fairy Pitta we would hook up with Mr Pitta (I think his name is Akai, a farmer from the Huben area) who tracks the Pittas in the area and then guarantees a sighting or no guiding fee. As we were going...
  5. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Another day in the mountains Good news was that just before first light the rain had eased so we would go up to the hide in the little open blue van. You have to arrive at the hide before dawn and then hopefully a little bit of patience would pay off. First things to show were Squirrels...
  6. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    I think that often happens We were lucky as I think that quite often happens
  7. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Mikado Pheasant in the rain Alishan and Yushan, So off at first light with just a stop for some coffee and snacks at a 7-11; did I mention that there are 7-11’s everywhere, Taiwan has the most per capita of any country in the world and it was certainly convenient to stop for drinks and a...
  8. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    A few photos A few more photos including Whistling Green Pigeon I forgot to mention and frontage to seafood place if anyone is looking
  9. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Getting back from Lanyu Some very bad forecast was forecast and Richard was keeping a close eye on the Ferry operations, there would only be one today and it was scheduled to leave around 15.30 but if the weather was to change it may leave earlier. They had already cancelled ferries for the...
  10. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Thanks Richard - was quite matter of fact about the Petrel so assumed it was pretty common on this trip and as it wasn't a lifer and it was not that close I didn't even photograph it
  11. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    I don't think we needed to go We actually saw quite a few after the first one at Shedding, it was also good for butterflies including Golden Birdwing, an endemic Lizard (Japarula I think) and good views of the Macaques
  12. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Morning in Kenting NP then Lanyu We headed to the Shedding area of the National Park to be honest there wasn’t a lot of bird targets just the endemic bulbul, which we found pretty quickly so Styan’s Bulbul seen and photographed and the just a few old favourites like Grey Treepie, Black Bulbul...
  13. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Black-faced Spoonbill and Pheasant tailed Jacana reserves near Tainan Standard breakfast at the hotel and ready to leave as Richard arrives. It is a glorious sunny morning, it turns out to be the hottest day so far. We head to the Black-faced Spoonbill reserve, there are usually a few birds...
  14. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Washe, Quinjing and road to Tainan Leisurely start today no owls calling before first light, we would get up if there was – so breakfast at 06.00 as area we are going to near Quinjing is in shade until later and birds are not active early in the morning. We stop at a pretty nondescript patch...
  15. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Taiwan Rosefinch Rosefinch and Flamecrest
  16. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Guguan and Mount Heheun / Toroko NP Off nice and early and we arrive in central park in Guguan before it officially opens. We hear the target bird almost immediately and quickly spot an adult and a juvenile Chestnut-fronted (split from Varied)Tit. There were also a couple of Malaysian Night...
  17. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Another day at Mid and Low Elevations We decided that we would do the day around the same areas but would then set off early tomorrow for Guguan, Washe and possibly Mount Heheun while weather forecast was good and with not a lot more to see at Dasyushan. The first big target bird of the day...
  18. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Been to Taiwan many times. I'm looking forward to the rest of this. Looking forward to another adventure and good read, thank you. Thanks - will try to get caught up quickly
  19. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Great destination It was a great destination with no leaches or malaria and most targets being much easier to see than elsewhere in asia (e.g. Philippines are much harder). It was our choice to take on the weather as we wanted to get the breeding Fairy Pitta which are only really reliable in...
  20. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Taiwan Barwing Barwing and Rusty Laughing Thrush
  21. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Low to mid elevation Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area Plan was to spend 3 days at various elevations in the renowned Dasyueshan National Forest near to the town, moving from subtropical lowlands to coniferous temperate mountains at over 2,000 meters, possibly staying in the...
  22. dandsblair

    Tour of Taiwan June 2017

    Taiwan not only has great avifauna but also a host of other winning points that make it a wonderful destination for a comfortable birding trip. With around 32 endemics, and many endemic subspecies that could be split in the next 10 years there was a load to look forward to. It is located 100 km...
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