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Finally managed to i.d all of the birds i’ve photographed in Jiu Zhai Gou. From what i’ve managed to gathered, they are pretty much the rare ones. Searched the world wide web many times over and almost close to zero info. Thanx to the friendy folks at the birding forums, else i would have search til my hair turns white, 
9000+ species of birds on Earth! no kidding! Anyway, please read on… i need some of your opinions.
White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)
The amazing little bird that can run against the rapids! I’ll like some opinions. Which of the two do you prefer? Aesthetic or impact?
In terms of impact, the 2nd one would be it. But i like the way the water flows in the 1st one. Which one leaves a more lasting impression? The running on water? or head on splash of water?
I have some special plans for this picture so hope i can gather some viewer’s opinions before that. Thanks a bunch!! 
Elliot’s Laughingthrush ( Garrulax elliotii elliotii)
Lovely name…. makes one wants to laugh Shot this guy at Jiu Zhai Gou, near the ShuZheng Falls. This guy was singing to attract another female’s attention. Little did it know, that female was me! LOL! It’s one of the 69 endemic bird species of China, living only in altitude of 1,200-4,800m above sea level.
White-collared Yuhina (Yuhina diademata)
How can anything get any cuter than this tiny little handsome fella with a mohawk hairstyle that doesn’t need any styling gel to keep up with and fluffly plumage! They usually flies in flocks of about 10-20 and even though they are safe in numbers, they are very very shy and they will do anything to avoid humans. Explains why i only got two good shots of this rare beauty in Jiu Zhai Gou.
White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)
This bird got it’s name from its characteristic long and constantly wagging tail as it forage for insects. Very cute if you see it in person. It’s like a happy puppy that keeps wagging it’s tail. Shot this at Wolong.
I didn’t really went to Jiu Zhai Gou with birding in mind…. mostly landscapes. So these can be considered my “lucky shots” that i just happened to bump into them along my way of shooting landascape. Although i must say, it’s a real pain in the ass, literally… to change from wide-angle to the huge 80-400mm telephoto lens everytime i stumble upon a bird species. And even more so when i finish setting up the big lens, the bird flew away before i can even press the shutter… =_= So yup, i really treasure these shots.
February 21st, 2007 at 10:41 am
hey, i like the ‘impact’ photo. din c tat previously & now i saw it, i like it over the 1st one cos’ it simply has more action. it looks like it’s wearing a star tiara!
February 21st, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Noted! thank you so much! the star tiara is a cool metaphor to use here!
anyone else?
February 21st, 2007 at 5:42 pm
Maybe it’s time to invest in a second camera body? Most of the sports photogs I see carry two, one for their telephoto lens, and the other for a more wide angle lens. Just a suggestion.
February 21st, 2007 at 8:23 pm
yup, definately gonna get another cam… but that means more load for me to carry…. hmmm, maybe i should hire some porters
March 9th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
hi Ling, I like the 1st one of the dipper. Can see the face of the bird better, but the 2nd shot is pretty cool too. Laughing trush:the side profile cuz the frontal view shows too fat a bird! *chuckles* the yuhina is so pretty! Like the 1st one. It’s much clearer. As for the wagtail, no preference. Both are equally appealing to me.
March 9th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Thanx Eunice!
really appreciate your comments!