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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:55 pm ]
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Red-throated Diver (Loon) ~ by Neil Fifer ~ More from this bird photographer...

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:30 pm ]
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This single loon has been the Lamma Celebrity of the Week, attracting bird photographers with professional equipment to the shores, ferry pier, even renting boats to get closer. Only spotted every 4 years or so in HK, it created a social media storm not just in the birdwatching community. I've never seen that many photos, videos, stories and comments about a single bird and the commotion it caused for DAYS all round YSW Harbour. Here's one from Guy Miller who watched it all from a distance being amused and bewildered at the same time as he's usually almost the only serious birdographer around our shores:

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:41 pm ]
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Many more photos and videos of the object of affection of all these loonies, err, serious bird photographers:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1683877501833226

https://www.facebook.com/dinabknight/posts/10154214897994448
Dina writes: "Chasing LOON ( RED-THROATED DIVER ), a very rare species, by some very serious LOONIES with their colossal lenses!"

And here's quite a bit more of the local feedback on this "invasion":
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2418687010/permalink/10153445092672011/

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:07 pm ]
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More photos of the watchers by another Lammaite birdographer, zep:
https://www.facebook.com/Lamma.Gung/posts/10154118963858149

He writes on Mar 19:
"News of the rare red-throated loon got around fast as Lamma was invaded by hordes of 'loonies' this morning, much to the puzzlement of local residents. The bird appeared oblivious to all the fuss."

Watching the watchers ~ by Johan Nylander:

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:25 pm ]
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Chimney Kite ~ by Andy Griffiths ~ More from this photographer...

Shot from the top a Power Station chimney, looking down onto the Power Station.

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:50 am ]
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Spotted Dove ~ by Guy R.H. Miller ~ More from this photographer...

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Mon Apr 18, 2016 5:27 pm ]
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Hwamei @ ISO 18,000 ~ by Neil Fifer ~ More from this photographer...

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Author:  remi [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:32 am ]
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and what about the greater Coucal ? (it's not of the list)
we can here them all around at the moment !
I like it much !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMMVRpnZRdU

Author:  zep [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:55 pm ]
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Yes, they are very active - you can hear their poo-poo-poo-poo-poo-poo-poo-poo-poo-poo-poo... even at night. Sure sign of spring.

Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Tue Apr 26, 2016 1:09 pm ]
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Black Kite vs. Drone ~ by Joe Yu
A close encounter between a curious Black Kite and an X8 professional drone, filmed close to Lamma Winds.
Video:



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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Mon May 09, 2016 11:11 pm ]
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Emerald Dove ~ by Guy R.H. Miller

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Thu May 19, 2016 10:35 am ]
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2 Cattle Egrets & Little Egret, all in breeding plumage ~ by Guy R.H. Miller ~ More from this photographer...

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Sat May 28, 2016 11:17 am ]
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Member Welcome Thread ~ by Guy R.H. Miller ~ More from this photographer...

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:23 am ]
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Lamma Bird of the Week ~ 6/6/16:

Greater Coucal ~ by Guy R.H. Miller ~ More from this photographer...

Guy found his photo not worthy enough to be Lamma Bird of the Week:

"I post a lot of photos [Editor: in his excellent Lamma Island Bird World Facebook group] to show what is around, the rarely seen, or heard & not seen, or that in some way are an oddity for those that know their birds & their habits....
not for technical perfection....

In the case of the Coucal above...
is often heard & seen, but rarely up close ....
is an opportunity to show others that don't know, the extent of the plumage & the beautiful eye colour."


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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:00 am ]
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Bird of the Week ~ June 15, 2016:

Bulbul Nestlings ~ by Walter Koditek ~ More from this photographer...

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:57 am ]
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How are the nestlings doing?
Growing up fast, another photo from Walter Koditek:

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:46 pm ]
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Bird of the Week ~ July 4, 2016:

Japanese White Eye, stuck indoors ~ by Jaz Yip ~ More from this photographer...

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Fri Jul 15, 2016 2:55 pm ]
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Black-capped Heron ~ by Guy R.H. Miller ~ More from this photographer...

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:01 pm ]
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Bird Photo Pond, Version 2 ~ by Guy R.H. Miller ~ More from this photographer, plus progress reports of this pond building in progress...

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Author:  Lamma-Gung [ Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:36 am ]
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Black Kite taking off from Old Jetty ~ by Neil Fifer ~ More Lamma bird photos

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