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Sungai Batu Mangroves - revisited (Sept 2017)
In Science, the proof of concept usually relies on empirical results where else in bird watching, the proof of existence, i believe would depends on photographic evidence. This time i decided to...
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The Hunting Behavior of Common Kestrel, Marsh Harrier and Black-Shouldered...
It has been widely acknowledged that many scientific data were obtained from the information provided by amateur birders as well as citizen scientist. Bird watching in a non conventional way does not...
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Embracing the Colors of Nature - Birds, Reptiles etc - 2017
In ancient times, the worshipping of animal deities transcend across various cultures of the world. In ancient Egypt, birds for example are considered avatars of the Gods. Watching wildlife in action...
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Raptor Watch 2018 - An Exhilarating Experience
Once a upon the time, you can find numerous birding couples in this region who like to watch raptors. Some are still quietly active while some new ones are also emerging. There are many reasons for one...
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Birding Trip - 11 May 2018
During the Renaissance era, explorers watched birds basically to discover new species of birds. Today watching birds means many things to many people. It could be a science, an art, a hobby or a...
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The Difference Between a Twitcher and a Birder
You might probably have known who are those bird photographers are. Over in this region they would often sit on a folded chair with their menacing looking camera system inside a hide or a camouflage...
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Hobi Melihat Burung di Semenanjung Malaysia
Aktiviti melihat burung atau singkatnya "memburung" adalah satu hobi yang sihat dan manfaat. Tua dan muda semuanya boleh menceburi hobi ini. Kalau isteri / suami yang jenis adventurous, boleh juga bawa...
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My Borneo Birding Adventure - Manukan Island etc - Nov 2018
There are so many things you can actually see and do in Borneo. Its a land with multi layered culture and ethnicity, vast landscape with virgin forest and plenty of wildlife - birds included ! A visit...
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The Essence of Bird Watching - 2018
What makes a birder to drive almost 400km from Penang to Malim Nawar just to record a pipit moulting, not once but a few times ? This is what we called "PASSION" ! pronounced as "Peh-See-Ion" if you...
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Domestic Chicken versus Red Junglefowl : How do We Differentiate them?
Chickens have co-existed with human beings since the early age of human civilisation. From archaeological findings in Neolithic sites, it was hypothesized that domestic chickens in South East Asia were...
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Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus)
It is probably one of those avians which are often overlook or understudy due to their plain plumage and common presence. You can find them in open countries, farmlands, soccer fields, coastal plains...
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Can Geographical Distance influenced the Differences in Birds Features ?
We may all appear different from the outside but deep inside i believe we are all the same - ever compassionate and merciful. In the avian world, geographical distance may have some effect on some...
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My 20 Most Memorable Avian Photos (1st Half of 2019)
When i was a kid, i used to have many hobbies. Since my house was just a bicycle ride away from rubber estates, paddyfields and jungle streams, catching spiders & bugs, jungle trekking, and...
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Land of the Apes and other Primates - Aug 2019
While waiting for migrant birds to return to our shores (some of them are already here in small batches for example the waders), i took the opportunity to explore a forest reserve in a northern state...
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The Courtship and Nesting Behavior of Coppersmith Barbet and Eurasian Tree...
INTRODUCTIONField observations are pertinent to the science of birdwatching. There's where all the primary data are collected and analysed by scientists. An understanding of nest-site behavior of...
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Parental Behavior - A Lesson from Nature
More and more cases of abused children have appeared in the media lately. Majority of the abuse cases have occurred from the very hands of their paternal parents. Some of these children may suffer...
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Wintering Raptors in Peninsular Malaysia - December 2019
Aside from waders, birds of prey are perhaps one of the most watched birds among birders. There are close to 26 species of migratory raptors that have been reliably recorded in Malaysia (Suara Enggang,...
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My 20 Most Memorable Avian Photos - Second half of 2019
Growing up in a rural environment surrounded by rubber trees, rice fields, orchards and secondary jungles, i have always been fascinated by the colors and sound of nature. 40 years later i am still...
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Lesser Sand Plover vs Greater Sand Plover
Lesser Sand Plover and Greater Sand Plover are one of those charadrius plovers which have different winter, summer and probably immature plumages to feast your eyes. Lesser Sand Plover has quite an...
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Migratory and Non-Migratory Waders
There are generally two types of research carried out by ornithologist to collect data on birds. They are; i) field research and ii) off-field research.i) Field research here entails the commonly used...
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