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Hi,
Lately in Dec 2006 I had recorded 13+ Nordmann's Greenshank roosting
in Kapar, Malaysia. From my personal observations at just one
wintering location, there is a trend of increase in number counted
at the roost site, from 3 to 5 in 2001/2002 to >10 in Jan 2006 and
Dec 2006.
As an amateur birdwatcher, I do not collate the statistics from
other observers at the same site but based on infor from Threatened
birds of Asia (www.rdb.or.id), there is an increase in number at
this particular site, at least within the last 7 years. Besides
these, there have been very positive news that the bird has been
reported in Java and NW Australia for the first time last year.
It would be helpful if we do hear inputs/feedbacks from observers
from other countries along this bird's flyway as well as its
breeding ground in Russia.
If it indeed is doing well, it would be very interesting to know the
factors that lead to its increase in number, despite
loss/deterioration of wetlands around Asia. Other possible factor in
its 'increase' in number is the increase in observers who are
familiar and aware of this cryptic wader. Take my example that I was
totally unfamiliar with the bird id jizz before my first confirmed
sighting in Nov 2001.
Following is my personal blog which hopefully would aid others to
identify the bird in the field. There is a photo, although not of
great quality, that shows head/bill pattern comparison with closely
resembled Common Greenshank.
http://nordmannsgreenshank.blogspot.com/
http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/4259/1212/1600/811204/Nordmanns%
20Greenshank%205088.jpg
Regards,
Tun-Pin Ong
Sydney/Kuala Lumpur
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