Bar-Throated Minla

19th February 2011, Gunung Ulu Kali, Genting Highland, Pahang.

She’s one funny–looking bird. No way of landing  a clean shot with her  limiting her movements to the thick ferns

Orange-Bellied Leafbird

19th February 2011, Awana , Genting Highland, Pahang.

It was intriguing to see her finish the long slender fruit  which seemed to be a favourite among many species of birds. The fruit passed through her bill like a bullet belt passing through a machine-gun! A female  bird going for a different fruit

Grey Wagtail

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

My first Wagtail for this season!

Streaked Spiderhunter

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

One wouldn’t  want to miss the opportunity to shoot this striking Spiderhunter in Bukit Tinggi. They are quite easy to spot in the Botanical garden. Slurp  slurp!

Tiger Shrike

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

A Tiger Shrike was on the prowl, eyes intently focused on her target.     A grasshopper was on the menu for breakfast.

Large Woodshrike

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

Not a particularly colourful bird  but just as beautiful as the others in Bukit Tinggi.

Verditer Flycatcher

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

This rather confiding  female Verditer Flycatcher  came really close. She seemed curious as to why the group of people  were pointing their long lenses at her.

Orange-Breasted Trogon

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

I  had photographed an Orange-breasted Trogon which had lost its tail during my last visit to Bukit Tinggi. If this was the same bird then she had regrown herself  a beautiful looking tail.

Silver-Breasted Broadbill

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

The Silver–breasted Broadbill  were out in numbers, I saw at least 6 near the flower nursery. Several birds had started building their nest near the tea house. Good to see a healthy population of Silver Broadbills in Bukit Tinggi.

Orange–Headed Thrush

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

The Orange–Headed Thrush was in Bukit Tinggi  the previous season and it is interesting to see that they have made it their regular place  to visit.

Grey-Throated Babblers

13th February 2011, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

It has been some time since my last trip to Bukit Tinggi.  My objective in particular was  the Siberian Thrush which had  been seen by fellow birders/photographers. Luck was against me when I was told that  the group had not been sighted for the past few days. Anyway, I had a fun time shooting other birds, some would even come to feed at your feet like  a group of these Grey-throated Babblers. They are hyperactive birds and shooting them is  a real test of  patience. Going after the moths in between the flower pots Down the hatch!

One Fruiting Tree

12th February 2011, Kemensah , Selangor

The same tree that attracted the Scaly-breasted Bulbuls  was also a magnet for other birds A pair of Gold-Whiskered Barbet  couldn’t resist the temptation of  the succulent fruits (managed to shoot one) A male Greater Green Leafbird A male Asian Fairy Bluebird  brought the other half A female Asian Fairy Bluebird A Buff-Vented Bulbul Crimson-Breasted Flowerpecker This Little Spiderhunter stopped momentarily on the tree and then flew to a nearby Bamboo, I guess she qualifies!

Crimson-Winged Woodpecker

12th February 2011, Kemensah , Selangor

A  male Crimson-Winged Woodpecker   on a dead coconut tree trunk, looking for a meal.

Something Fishy: Scaly-Breasted Bulbuls

12th February 2011, Kemensah , Selangor

A fruiting tree attracted lots of different Bulbuls. These Scaly-Breasted Bulbuls caught my attention since they are rarely sighted in Kemensah. It can be seen from the photos that the scaling on the belly is more extensive on the first bird. Although the Guide Book does not mention any differences between the sexes could this be an indicator of the gender, or is it only indicative of the level of maturity.