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Autumn migration at Beidaihe 1986-1990 - species |
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Written by Martin Williams
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Saturday, 20 May 2006 |
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Autumn migration at Beidaihe 1986-1990 - species
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Bitterns, egrets and herons
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Spoonbills, Ibises, Storks
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Swans, Geese, Shelducks and Ducks
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Raptors
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Partridges, pheasants and quail
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Cranes
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Rails, Crakes, Coot and Bustards
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Shorebirds
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Skuas, Gulls and Terns
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Sandgrouse and Doves
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Cuckoos, Owls and Swifts
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Kingfishers, Dollarbird, Hoopoe, Wryneck and Woodpeckers
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Larks, Martins and Swallows
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Wagtails and Pipits
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Minivet, Bulbuls, Shrikes
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Waxwings, Orioles, Drongos and Starlings
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Crows
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Wrens and Accentors
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Robins and Chats
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Rockthrushes and Thrushes
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Laughinthrushes, Parrotbill and Bush-Warblers
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Marsh-, Grasshopper, and Reed Warblers
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Phylloscopus warblers, Cisticolas, Kinglets, hill warbler
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Flycatchers
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Tits
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Nuthatches, Wallcreeper and White-eyes
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Finches
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Buntings
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Crested Kingfisher Ceryle lugubris LT, H, COE—no records. Sh—rare summer visitor in the southern part of Hebei; has been observed around Beijing but very rare, and seen by Wilder at the Western Hills. Ch—C.l. guttulata resident in southern Hebei and east China south of Hebei; also (based on record(s) at Liaoyang) C.l. lugubris resident in Liaoning Province.
1987: eight bird-days, 26 September to 21 October. It may be that only one bird was involved: it frequented Re, where it was rather elusive; on the last day the species was recorded, there were sightings at Re and SF.
1990: one seen on 30 September.
Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis LT—not uncommon during the summer. H—seven autumn records. COE—recorded on passage, and three breeding pairs.
1986: 169 bird-days, 20 August to 31 October. Seen regularly to 11 October, with the highest day totals ten on 27th and 12 on 29 August and seven on 24 September, 6th and 7 October. Forty-five bird-days were logged during August, only 18 during the first half of September, and numbers recorded then increased again, with 98 bird-days to 11 October: this pattern of occurrence may represent local birds moving away from the area by early September and a peak in numbers of passage migrants from around the middle of September to the middle of October. After 11 October, only 15 bird-days were logged. Re was, by far, the favoured locality.
1987: 173 bird-days, beginning of the survey to 9 November; only 11 bird-days in the second half of October and one bird in November; the highest day totals were eight on 13th and seven on 29 September.
1988 (Ho): 52 bird-days, 11 September to 17 October.
1989: recorded at Re and TH in September, when highest day total five on 16th and 21st; 18 bird-days: 17 bird-days, 8-23 October, and one on 2 November; highest count five at Re on 10 October.
1990: before 23 October, 126 bird-days, highest day totals seven on 25 August, seven on 13th, nine on 19th and seven on 28 September. The only record thereafter was two at Re on 23 October.
Black-capped Kingfisher Halcyon pileata LT—no records. H—one record, in spring. COE—records during May probably involved only one bird. Ch—breeds in Hebei (hilly country). Status: fairly common.
1986: three or four birds were recorded. Singles were at LH on 24 August, Se on 8th, LH on 9th and Re on 27 September.
1987: 48 bird-days, beginning of the survey to 25 September; 33 bird-days were logged from 5-15 September; the highest day total was seven on 11 September.
1988 (Ho): four bird-days, 18-26 September.
1990: 14 bird-days, highest day total two on 7 September; all before 23 October.
Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis LT—one at Qinhuangdao on 5 September and one shot at Shanhaiguan in September was sent to him. H—a young bird on 15 September 1944. COE—two singles during latter half of May.
1986: 28 bird-days were logged from 24 August to 22 September; perhaps 18 birds were involved. All records were from LH; six were of birds flying south. Four bird-days (probably two birds) were logged during August and a slight peak of passage was noted 6-11 September, when 16 bird-days were logged and there was the highest day count—six birds on 9th. The period 12-22 September produced only two records.
1987: 15 bird-days, 28 August to 16 September; no more than two birds in a day.
1988 (Ho): three bird-days, 11-19 September.
1989: one at LH on 15 September.
1990: nine bird-days, highest day total three on 26 August.
Hoopoe Upupa epops LT—irregular on autumn passage: only six dates over four years, from 3-22 August, plus one inland on 15 November. H—recorded over two years, on five dates in July and August, and three in September; groups of one to four. COE—514 bird-days, throughout the spring. Ch—’a few Hoopoes occasionally winter in the hill country of Hebei.’
1986: 243 bird-days were logged from 19 August to 19 November. The main passage was from 19 September to 14 October, when 120 bird-days were logged. Prior to this period, 59 bird-days were logged and afterwards, 64 bird-days. Only 23 bird-days were logged during November. The highest day counts were eight on 25 September and ten on 24 October. Favoured localities were Re and LH.
1987: 195 bird-days, beginning of the survey to 25 November; highest day total seven on 5th, 11th and 21 September.
1988 (Ho): 31 bird-days, 11 September to 10 November.
1989: one to two recorded on five dates from 17-26 September; 37 bird-days, 8 October to 6 November; highest day total ten on 6 November (one at LH, nine at YH).
1990: before 23 October, 23 bird-days, highest day total four on 23 August. The only record after 23 October was one at Re on 29 October.
Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla LT—common migrant in Hebei. Short autumn passage, end of August and beginning of September; seen from 29 August to 5 September and once only on 16th and 24 September. H—eight dates over three autumns. COE—42 bird-days, 9 April to 10 May.
1986: 15-17 birds were seen from 25 August to 7 October. Three to five birds were seen in August and eight from 4-7 September. Subsequent records involved singles on 11th, 15th and 27 September and 7 October. Occurred at several localities.
1987: 11 bird-days, 26 August to 4 October; no more than two birds in a day, only records after 11 September were one on 18 September and two on 4 October.
1988 (Ho): four bird-days, 13-16 September.
1989: singles on 6th and at EG on 9 October.
1990: ten bird-days, highest day total two on 10th and 13 September; all before 23 October.
Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus LT—very common resident in northeast Hebei. Wilder (1925)—the trees have developed so finely that several pairs of woodpeckers (does not give species) now breed regularly at Beidaihe, while they were never seen years ago. H—common resident. COE—common resident, not systematically recorded.
1986: a common resident, not systematically recorded.
1987: 525 bird-days, throughout the survey period; highest day total 19 on 13th and 23 October.
1988 (Ho): 151 bird-days, throughout the period; up to nine birds seen in a day.
1989: not systematically recorded; perhaps an influx on 5 November, when eight at Re.
1990: not systematically recorded.
Great Spotted Woodpecker Picoides major LT—very common resident in northeast Hebei. Wilder (1925)—see under previous species. H—common all year round. COE—very common resident, not systematically recorded.
1986: a common resident, not systematically recorded.
1987: 364 bird-days, throughout the survey period; highest day total 14 on 13 October; one was seen flying south on 19 September.
1988 (Ho): 94 bird-days, throughout the period; up to eight birds seen in a day.
1989: not systematically recorded; perhaps an influx on 5 November, when four or five at Re.
1990: not systematically recorded.
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker Picoides hyperythrus LT—common migrant, end of August to mid-September or even later. H—less common in autumn than in spring. Seen from 30 August to 22 September, 14-15 dates over four years (cf. 22 spring dates). COE—77 bird-days during May.
1986: 50 bird-days were recorded from 26 August to 16 October. Of the 43 bird-days logged in September, 17 were in the first week and 16 in the last, with ten in the intervening period. The only October records were of one at LH on 15th and 16th. The highest day total was five on 1st and 2 September.
1987: 50 bird-days, 31 August to 10 October; 40 bird-days from 1-13 September; highest day total seven on 3rd and 11 September.
1988 (Ho): nine bird-days, 12-19 September.
1989: one on 16th, two on 19th and singles on 25th and 26 September.
1990: 13 bird-days, highest day total four on 5 September; all before 23 October.
Grey-capped Woodpecker Picoides canicapillus LT—recorded in wooded districts north of Qinhuangdao but not at the town itself. Wilder (1940)—among the resident birds seen during a visit 16-25 March 1940. H—seen quite often at various seasons. COE—one pair early in the period. Ch—resident in Hebei.
1986: 36 bird-days were recorded from 9 September to 16 November; all were recorded at LH. The highest day total was four on 9th, 19th and 23 September and 18 October. It may be that all birds were residents.
1987: 60 bird-days, throughout the survey period; highest day totals five on 24 October and four on 4th, 13 October and 8 November.
1988 (Ho): nine bird-days, throughout the survey period.
1989: at LH, two on 15 September and three on 6 October; 38 bird-days, 11 October to 11 November; highest day total 12 on 16 October (11 at LH, one at Re); otherwise no more than three in a day.
1990: before 23 October, 11 bird-days, highest day total three on 13 October. From 23 October, 13 bird-days, 24 October to 14 November; all at LH, where no more than two in a day.
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