Askar Isabekov
Well-known member
This Heron was observed one week ago on Sorbulak lake near Almaty, South-Eastern Kazakhstan. There are two opinions - Squacco Heron and Chinese Pond Heron. The Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides) is common bird but in Western Kazakhstan mostly. Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus) was observed in Issyk-Kul lake (Kyrgyzstan) three years ago. The distance between Issyk-Kul and Sorbulak lakes is about 200 km. Please help to id this bird.