Xavier's Bird Lists

Since 26th January 2025 I have seen 322 different species of wild bird, and photographed 210.

Photos

Australian MagpieRed-whiskered BulbulRed-whiskered BulbulEurasian Tree SparrowBlack KiteSwinhoe's White-eyeSwinhoe's White-eyeRed-whiskered BulbulRed-whiskered BulbulYellow-crested CockatooWhite-breasted WaterhenBlack-winged StiltBlack-winged StiltMountain BulbulRufous-capped BabblerBlue Whistling-ThrushVelvet-fronted NuthatchVelvet-fronted NuthatchOriental Magpie-RobinAustralian Raven

Ticks

#NameFirst SeenComment
Lugard Road, Hong Kong Island, HK
322Large-billed Crow26th Apr 2026Terrible, obstructed, backlit view at the top of a far free. Unmistakable caw though.
Hong Kong Park 香港公園
321Yellow-crested Cockatoo26th Apr 2026One came to say hello in Tai Chi garden, then saw a few more in a far tree from up the tower.
Kowloon Park 九龍公園
320Alexandrine Parakeet25th Apr 2026Saw one land high in tree just before we entered the park, then another just before we left.
Long Valley 塱原
319Asian Tit25th Apr 2026Struggled to see in trees, then went and sat out on a wire for us.
318Black-winged Stilt25th Apr 2026Plenty of babies around as well!

Trips

Hong Kong

18th Apr 2026 - 26th Apr 2026

Off a redeye flight and straight to Harbour Runners Saturday morning run. Immediate lifer as the city sparrows are of the Eurasian Tree variety. Saw a Black Kite soaring, which turned into a common sight throughout the trip. Also spotted some Great Egret around the harbour.

59 species14 checklists11 locations53 lifers26 photo firsts

Bruny Island

6th Mar 2026 - 9th Mar 2026

Long weekend trip with Jodie.

54 species18 checklists13 locations16 lifers13 photo firsts

Portland and the Grampians

28th Dec 2025 - 1st Jan 2026

Bringing in the New Year with Jodie.

87 species25 checklists23 locations14 lifers9 photo firsts

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