HK Wetland Park 29 Apr 2018 - end of season soon

There was movement of flycatchers, raptors and buntings in Hong Kong recently, so I tried in my patch this afternoon but no luck. Waders number and species dropped dramatically, only a few Tringa and Curlew Sandpiper left, together with 7 Greater Sand Plover came to roost and 5 Common Sandpiper including one with broken leg, appeared fearless. The long staying male Tufted Duck was still there.

Best of the day should be Asian Barred Owlet, the commonest owl species in my patch. One was seen very well and probably one more mobbed and flushed by Masked Laughingthrush.

The lunchtime list is here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45053879

Asian Barred Owlet, this one just had a bath, with wet feathers on belly. Owls usually perch near the main trunk in daytime, enforcing the camouflage. 

this Common Sandpiper was tame, probably a new arrival, or because of losing one leg.