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16 November 2011

6 Mergansers at Hanoi ! 16-11-2011


Hi all,

Another BIG surprise at the foot of Vinh Tuy Bridge, late in the day : 6 Scaly-sided Mergansers paddled in the shallow water, between sandbars!
They were not there when I arrived at around 16 pm so they probably landed as I was scanning the groups of waders.
I managed to get some shots. Because of the distance and the poor light, scaling on flanks is not visible on the pics; but I spotted clearly this feature with the scope.
Not the best photos in the world but enough I think to confirm the ID and validate this record.

When I leave the place at dusk, they were roosting on the sand.
This beautiful duck is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. More informations here.


Cheers,

Sébastien Delonglée

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4 comments:

  1. Vietnam Bird News17 November 2011 at 10:02

    Wow, great stuff Sebastien, yet another fantastic record from the Red River! Oh to be in Hanoi right now ...

    Cheers,

    Richard Craik

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  2. Anonymous17 November 2011 at 13:05

    Holy s***, that's a cosmic mindf***er, if I may use Bill Oddie's words.
    What an awesome record AND good pics!
    I can't believe I'm working this weekend...
    So so envious...
    Great job, Sebastien!
    Cheers
    Falk

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  3. Anonymous17 November 2011 at 17:39

    Hi all,
    This morning I checked again the area. Gone ! Maybe they will come back there, a really good place for roosting, quiet and safe.
    Lucky days ! Touch Wood !

    Sebastien

    I almost forgot : 3 Long-billed Plovers (2+1) today 17th November along the channel.

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  4. Anonymous17 November 2011 at 22:31

    HI All!

    Greats with those birds.

    I have come back Vinh Tuy this afternoon but only Grey Herons and some Termminck Stints.

    Cheers!

    Hung Le

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