Tag Archives: Miyun Reservoir

Oriental Pratincole

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

The arrival of Oriental Pratincoles in Beijing in mid-April is one of spring’s reaffirming moments.  The pratincoles’ harsh tern-like calls are often heard before the birds are seen.  Most of the birds I see in Beijing are simply stopping off … Continue reading →

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Blyth’s Pipits and more…

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

On Tuesday I spent the day at Miyun Reservoir with Paul Holt (fresh back from leading tours to Bhutan and Taiwan).  We started at Houbajia Zhuangcun on the eastern side (the best place to view any cranes lingering in the … Continue reading →

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Siberian Crane still at Miyun!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

On Sunday I visited Miyun Reservoir with a few friends from the embassy, a language student and a Dutch birder visiting Beijing.  We enjoyed a good day and recorded 71 species.  The most significant record was the immature SIBERIAN CRANE … Continue reading →

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Miyun Reservoir, Sunday 15 April 2012

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

On Sunday, I visited Miyun Reservoir, north-east of Beijing city.  After a murky start, the weather just got better and better and the views of the mountains by mid-morning were spectacular.  The birding was pretty good, too. Highlights: – a … Continue reading →

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Siberian Crane

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Today was one of those amazing days that makes birding such an enthralling hobby.  I accompanied Paul Holt on a visit to Huairou and Miyun Reservoirs, sites that I had not – for some unknown reason – visited before.  The … Continue reading →

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