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Admiring the amazing cloud formations
It's almost two months now into MCO (Movement Control Order) due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This catastrophic virus has brought almost every economies and people into a standstill and with devastating...
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Lesser Fish Eagle (Ichthyophaga humilis) - 23 May 2020
I have just started walking into the jungle trail when from the corner of my eyes i spotted something high up on a dead tree. Moving a tad closer for a second look, i realised that it was a fish eagle...
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Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) - West Peninsular M'sia - June 2020
Bridled Terns (Onychoprion anaethetus) are not really rare but because they are often found in deep waters, they are seldom seen near the shore. Pelagic trip is perhaps the only way to see them...
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My 20 most memorable avian photos - 1st half of 2020
Here are some of the photos taken from January until todate. Many of them were taken before and during the MCO (Movement Control Order). Hence you will see mostly common birds here....
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Shorebirds Survey at Kota Kuala Muda, Peninsular Malaysia - June 2020
I have always wanted to see for myself those waders which stayed behind through out their summer season here. The month of June would be the perfect time and I have a rare opportunity to do so due to...
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Shorebirds survey (Malaysia) - August 2020
In June 2020 I have surveyed the intertidal flats at Kuala Muda, Peninsular Malaysia and I have another opportunity to conduct a survey again in August 2020. Unfortunately the timing of the tides are...
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Shorebirds of Kuala Selangor - September 2020
From June to August this year, I have been surveying the various shorebirds in the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. I thought a break would be nice but when opportunity came knocking, there is no...
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Identification and Aging of Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus)
 According to most literatures, there are currently 5 subspecies of Lesser Sand Plover (LSP). They are as follow:i) Charadrius mongolus mongolus - breed in more easterly countries eg Siberiaii)...
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Differentiating a Jungle Myna from Javan Myna
It has been well written that Jungle Myna once roam Peninsular Malaysia in large numbers until the Javan Myna came and occupied some of its territories. In Klang Valley, there are probably only 2...
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My best photo of the year 2020
From Vincent Van Gough to the modern day "Ah Pek" like me, humans have been fascinated with the beauty of nature that unfold right in front of their eyes. Whether it's on canvas or in digital pixels,...
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My memorable avian photos - 2nd half 2020
This year has been a challenging year for all of us but survive we must ! Here are some of the nice avian photos taken from June to December 2020. Mangrove Blue Flycatcher(oops ! I've just found out...
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Common Birds in January 2021
Looks like the common birds reigned during this pandemic lockdown. Here are some of the more photogenic birds seen recently.Red-Wattled Lapwing This bird's calls can be heard from a distance and it's...
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Celebrating 10 years anniversary of watching waders (2011 - 2021)
This year marks the 10th anniversary of my endeavour of watching waders in the mudflats. I celebrated it by watching the highest gathering of waders in my entire life - almost 5000 of them in total !...
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Watching shorebirds: The closer they get, the better they are.
Watching wildlife can be a pleasant and peaceful thing to indulged. They are non-prejudiced (impartial), non-political and non-religious. A tiger will not ask whether you are a Republican or a Democrat...
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Oriental Honey Buzzard (OHB) - Dark Morph
Once the MCO been re-categorised as CMCO (Conditional Movement Control Order) recently, I immediately set out to breath the fresh forest air. But the current bone-dry weather certainly makes the entire...
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Pelagic Trip off Kuala Selangor - March 2021
Environmental issues have gain prominent coverage in the past few years. Climate change and use of plastics were the most highlighted ones. While climate change can be harder to contained, the use of...
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Terns of Peninsular Malaysia
The terns in this region are one of the most graceful sea birds you could watched. The ones which are highlighted here are the "Common Tern" (Sterna hirundo), "Whiskered Tern" (Chlidonias hybridus) and...
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Migrating Waders - the new arrivals - July 2021
Recently I have an opportunity to witness the first arrivals of migrating waders to our shoreline. Prior to my survey on 23 July 2021 at the mudflats of Kota Kuala Muda, the local folks informed that...
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Waders - the long distance migratory birds (Birds in Flight)
Most waders are long distance migratory birds. Even if they stayed on throughout summer in their non-breeding / wintering grounds, most of them will still one day fly back to their breeding grounds...
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Waders - the long distance migratory birds - Aug 2021 (Part 1)
Here are some of the best photos of waders / shorebirds that I have ever shot so far. They simply look magnificent at this time of the year. The variations in their plumage due to different stages of...
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