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Raptor Watch - the Holy Grail of Bird Watching?
Would you consider watching raptors as the holy grail of bird watching? Some say yes, while some would say no. That really depends on your interest. Speaking of interest, bird watching is like being a...
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Spending some time with oiseaux de la forĂȘt
Do you speak French? No! Don't worry. Birds don't speak French either but they do know how to express themselves if you go around chopping down their favourite fruiting trees or ruin their habitat.Take...
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Birding in FRIM, Kepong - May 2015
I decided to detour at this location after a massive home going motorists have slowed down all the major roads heading out from KL. After three years of absence, the first place i went to was no other...
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Birds of Hutan Lipur Perdik - Apr and May 2015
The world of academia was once considered as sacred as the mountains of Madinah but nowadays it is hard to trust anyone in the academia. When academia at the top behave like some rogue politicians,...
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The Amazing Red Bearded Bee-Eater
Red Bearded Bee-Eater or scientifically named Nyctyornis amictus is one of the only four (4) bee-eater species which can be found in Malaysia. It is a resident bee-eater and it is quite common in mid...
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My Garden Birds 2015
This post was created in conjunction with MY Garden Birdwatch 2015 event which will be officially held from 20 - 21 June 2015. This citizen science project which is basically similar as the "Big Garden...
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A Field Report from Base of Nuang - 2015
As the earthly things unfurled around us nowadays you may realised that this planet is actually divided between the 'believers' and the 'non-believers', the 'haves' and the 'have nots', the 'rights'...
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Birds of Genting Highlands 2015 - Part 1
Genting Highlands is already well known for its theme parks and hotels (both locally and internationally). However not many people may realise that this place also offers a variety of birds and...
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Birds of Genting Highlands - 2015 - Part II
This is a continuation from the first part of "Birds of Genting Highlands - 2015.Ashy BulbulThe color of its feathers certainly looks ashy alright but not sure why experts have re-named it as 'Cinereus...
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Exploring the Jungle Trails of Rengit - Sept 2015
Nowadays going into the social media is like walking across a minefield. You will never know what you might step on. However there is nothing better than spending a day in the forest. The day over here...
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Backyard Birding - November 2015
Bird watching in your backyard usually does not produce many rarities but the common birds here can certainly give you some decent account of themselves. My 'backyard' birding was just a 15 minutes...
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Common Birds and Winter Visitors of Sungai Chongkak - Nov 2015
The recent sightings of 3 mega birds by Noah Strycker here had activated my curiosity hormone yet again. I have planned to reach the location at the same time as his but was caught up a bit in the...
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Common Birds of Hill Stations - Oct and Dec 2015
Recently i went up to two (2) local hill stations which are well known to birders down here. Both locations do offer a variety of birds for every birders. From the photos below i believe you can...
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Common Birds of Chuping Grassland - Dec 2015
The ancient mariners have probably carved their name into the history books due to their exploration expeditions and quest for new lands. Although i ain't no Vasco da Gama or Christopher Columbus but...
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Common Birds of Paddyfields - Dec 2015 to Jan 2016
When i was young i used to be confused by the words rice and paddy. So for the benefits of those who are just as blur as me, here is an abstract on the differences / similarity between a paddy and a...
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A Comparison Between Wood Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper
When you are out there watching birds, you will probably meet two types of people, namely the bird photographers and the birders. How do you differentiate them? Just listen to their...
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Birds and Critters of the Mangroves - Dec 2015
Ever thought of having a tea reception here?It felt like autumn but with a bit of humidity plus some mozzies and critters which may join you for the fun.While exploring the mangrove area recently, i...
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Identification of Swiftlets and Swallows (PART 1)
Would you be able to filter out which species of swiftlets and swallows from this flock? The answer to this question can range from "quite easy" to "near impossible". Â Let me begin with the difficult...
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Identification of Swiftlets and Swallows (PART 2)
Unlike the earlier swiftlets (Germani and Fuciphaga), majority of swallows are more conspicuous in their plumage. Barn Swallow is one of them. A photo of a juvenile Barn Swallow with all the typical...
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The Migrant Birds of Chuping Grassland - Feb'16 - PART 1
Spring is in the air and it marked the start of an epic avian migration ever witnessed in this part of the hemisphere. By the time you read this post, the raptors of Pulau Rupat have already started...
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