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Barred Owl Triptych
Owls aren't easy to find - we only found this because someone else said there was an owl near by and we went looking for it. This was a short walk before dinner and I didn't bring my photo bag - just a 105mm and the 50. This is what I could do with what I had. The person at reception says there are three owls currently living in the garden. Species: Strix varia (Barred Owl)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > August 2014 > Barred Owl Triptych
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Belted_Kingfisher
This is a three image composite (in photoshop). I don't own a long lens so this is the best I can do. Species: Megaceryle alcyon (Belted Kingfisher)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > January 2014 > Belted_Kingfisher
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Black Eared Kite
There were lots of large predators flying around the shores in Sai Kung. I believe I saw an Osprey at a long distance. The Black-eared Kites were by far the most common - later in the day I saw at least 10 from our position on the boat. Species: Milvus migrans lineatus (black-eared kite)
John Harvey Photo > Trips out of the Country > Hong Kong 9 > Black Eared Kite
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Black Eared Kite Turning
I really wasn't expecting to take photos of this bird - that is why the exposure is so off. I was walking in the area (actually taking photos of butterflies) and the bird flew - much further away than a bird in Vancouver does. I shot with what was set. Shooting a dark bird against an overcast sky is always a poor idea. Species: Milvus migrans lineatus (black-eared kite)
John Harvey Photo > Trips out of the Country > Hong Kong 9 > Black Eared Kite Turning
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Rufous Hummingbird
This tree was maybe 5 feet high but it was out of the wind so bird could rest and see anything coming. He was skittish - even 20 feet away away he would alight. Species: Selasphorus rufus (rufous hummingbird)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > April 2014 > Rufous Hummingbird
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Turkey Vulture Circling
The white and black contrast on the underside of the wings is quite striking. Species: Cathartes aura (Turkey Vulture)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Galiano May Day > Turkey Vulture Circling
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