Waders - the long distance migratory birds (Part 2)
This is the continuation of part 1... Most of them were Lesser Sand Plovers, Red-necked stints and a few new ones.From afar I saw this big bird flying towards me. I could not determine what it was.As...
View ArticleThe Flora and Fauna of Malaysian Forest (Part 1.1)
Here are some of the flora and fauna photos captured in early 2021 till todate. I will start with some mammals and insects which I have encountered in my field trips. Dusky Leaf Monkey / Dusky Langur /...
View ArticleFlora and Fauna of Malaysian Forest (Part 2)
In this part 2, I will share some plants and insects photos which I encountered in my field trips from January this year todate. Here are some of their photos.You might probably have seen this flower...
View ArticleThe Flora and Fauna of Malaysia's Forest (Part 3)
In this final part of the Malaysian Flora and Fauna, I will show you some of the reptiles, amphibians and birds which I have encountered and photographed since early this year.This is a Malayan Horned...
View ArticleExploring the night creatures of lowland forest
Going solo for the first time without a Herpetologist expert can be a bit daunting. Luckily there is Mr CY Tan to accompany me in my maiden trip to look at nocturnal creatures. The condition was a bit...
View ArticleWorld Migratory Bird Day - 9 October 2021
This year's World Migratory Bird Day falls on 9 October 2021, just in time when the Government eases some Covid-19 restrictions especially the part on inter-state travelling. I took the opportunity to...
View ArticlePainted Stork and other non-waders of the inter-tidal flats - 2021
Aside from waders, you can also find other birds mingling together in the inter-tidal mudflats in this region. Their relationships in the coastline are generally cordial. Skirmishes which occur...
View ArticleBirds, Wagler's Pit Viper etc - November 2021
When you go around looking for birds, be mindful of other creatures which may be lurking along your favourite trails. Some of them can be really special especially a nice but venomous looking snake...
View ArticleExpedition Fraser's Hill - Nov 2021
If you don't mind the usual weekend crowd and the sound of big bikes going around the narrow winding road and its small town centre, Fraser's Hill has still got what it takes - insects, birds,...
View ArticleBirds in December 2021 and Jan 2022
Another year has gone. Along with the brand new year, a couple of new active birders have also emerged. Will they be able to sustain this bird watching hobby ? - only time will tell.Here are a few...
View ArticleA Night Walk with MNS Herp Group - Feb 2022
One of the most interesting things you will find from a night walk is the chance to see those nocturnal creatures or animals which you can hardly see them during daytime. Recently I joined a night walk...
View ArticleBirds in February and March 2022
Sometimes you can be lucky when all birds congregate on a certain location or tree. Should that happened then you can just unfold your portable "fishing" chair and sit there to enjoy the birds. I was...
View ArticleBirds with red underwear !
Pittas are probably one of the most sort after birds by birders. They are attractive yet elusive. Their cryptic habits require tons of patience from birders but when they really show up in the open,...
View ArticleBirds in April 2022
For the month of April, there are fewer birds seen because less birding trips. Kena marah from wife lah! So have to kwai kwai stay at home. Here are just a few interesting ones.Blue-throated Bee...
View ArticleWaders in April 2022
According to a research, birds in the order Charadriiformes are commonly called shorebirds which include plovers (Charadriidae). Meanwhile birds in the family Scolopacidea are commonly known as...
View ArticleBirds in June to August 2022
Not sure why there are no bird photos in May'2022 but I believe it might be due to the rainy season at that time. I am more incline towards butterflies nowadays so photos of birds are usually...
View ArticleWaders at Kapar, Selangor - May 2022
My only interest in birds are with waders. It is probably because most of them are migrant birds, flying in as far as Sakhalin, East Asia etc and they have a variety of plumage to showcase and confuse...
View ArticleJuvenile Waders in late August and month of September 2022
The earliest recorded arrival of waders in KKM was in late July but in 2022 I didn't manage to visit the place in July. So the photos here depict the waders in late August until September 2022.Common...
View ArticleBirds and waders in October 2022
 At times local birds can look just as nice as those rare deep forest birds. Yellow-bellied PriniaPro photographers would always tell you to focus on their eyes because that is where the centre piece...
View ArticleLocal and common birds in November 2022
 Here are just a few nice ones seen in November 2022. A female Ruby-cheeked Sunbird with a caterpillar. It was under the thick shade of a macaranga tree.Another common bird - a Blue Throated Bee...
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