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Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
May 7 2014
adult
Green Sandpiper is not very common in Taiwan. I have seen just once in a small pond in the wood. This is a widely distributed in northern Euroasia and migrate to tropic area during winter months.
Feb 11 2016
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Nov 13 2013
adult
This is anther number of crow/jay family from Taiwan. This fairly large bird appeared singly or in a family. It can be found in the woods or in the urban environment. I have seen this bird in many occasions and assume a common bird in
Feb 11 2016
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
adult, summer plummage
This widely distributed species is usually a migratory type but became a resident bird in Taiwan wetland area now. A very photogenic bird has a needle-like beaks and extremely long red legs. This bird can be found in many conservation area in Taiwan near the river.
Feb 11 2016
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Jan 16 2016
adult, winter plummage
This is a very large water bird and distributes widely in Asia and Europe, a counterpart of blue heron in North America. Always near the fresh water area, either river or lake. It looks blue when it took a flight, but it looks grey with black patches when it stands near the water, unlike blue heron with blue patch on the head and shoulder. The bill look more rosy-yellow on both beaks.
Feb 11 2016
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Mar 27 2015
male, adult, winter plummage
These birds are fairly sized with a distinct yellow skin around the eyes. As other starlings, it usually stay on the ground looking for food, so it is easy to photograph them. They usually appeared as a small group or a pair of birds.
Feb 11 2016
Copyright jimmyhu
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female, adult, winter plummage
Once upon the time, this is the most abundant species when I was a boy in this island. Now, overhunting for food in China reduces this species into endangered list. This morning, I spot this female yellow-breasted bunting perched on a comb of reed seeds to plug the seeds. I was able to approach within 3 meters to take this photo.
Feb 11 2016
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Feb 18 2015
adult, winter plummage
Crested Serpent Eagle is the largest raptor in Taiwan. This big bird is easily seen soaring in open country during mid morning in a sunny day. There are several eagles living near my resident, so I could photo them when they perch on the pole or tree top. This bird is not a good flyer and I saw other smaller bird harasses this gigantic raptor during the flight. Despite its name, I saw this bird hunting the snails along the river bank just outside my window.
Dec 7 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Dec 2 2015
adult, winter plummage
This Common Magpie is common sight during the Taiwanese winter. Usually came with a pair together. This is widely distributed species, from Europe, Asia to North America. This pretty bird is a member of Crow family and was introduced into Taiwan long time ago because it represents as "lucky".
Dec 7 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Dec 3 2015
female, adult, winter plummage
This is the female Siberian Rubythroat, a winter visitor in Taiwan. Instead of flaming ruby colored throat in the male, the feather of this female rubythroat is generally similar and a little less than the male counterpart. This female is paired with the male in Yehliu area, so this is easy to identify. However, in the field, this female bird will be difficult to be identified. Similar to the male, this bird is very happy to hop around lots.
Dec 7 2015
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female, winter plummage, outside normal range
This red-crowned crane arrived in Taiwan just a week ago. After 3 trips, I finally took photos of this lost crane in Northern coast of Taiwan, at least 1000 kilometers away from their winter range. This is a second crane reside in Taiwan (other is a Siberian Crane). This crane takes roots in the water and sometimes fish, staying in the same general area for a week but also flying around after feeding.
Dec 5 2015