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  1. J

    Panjin Birding by the Old Fat Man

    I think they're White-cheeked rather than Red-billed. In particular, the wing pattern doesn't fit Red-billed (no white in primaries). White-cheeked have a variable amount of white on the head, although I've never seen one this extreme. e.g. compare this bird (which is White-cheeked despite the...
  2. J

    Panjin Birding by the Old Fat Man

    I'd definitely advise Mai Po. Shorebird migration will be underway by early August, and there should be good numbers of some species (especially Common Redshank, Common Greenshank, Greater Sand Plover). As Mike says, you will need to arrange a permit, which is best done as early as possible...
  3. J

    Panjin Birding by the Old Fat Man

    Are you referring to this thread? http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=325381 My understanding of Grahame's response on that is that your recording is Oriental Reed, and I agree with that ID. There is a link to a recording of BbRW for comparison, but I don't think Grahame is suggesting...
  4. J

    Panjin Birding by the Old Fat Man

    I've often heard this sound with Brown Flycatchers when they fly out to catch prey, and I think also Spotted Flycatchers in Europe. I don't think it's a vocalisation. I've always assumed it was the sound of the bill closing quickly on the prey - imagine you were trying to trap a fly between...
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