Chestnut-Winged Babbler

3rd February 2013, Kemensah, Selangor

Species: Chestnut-winged babbler Local Name: Rimba Merbah Sampah Scientific Name: Stachyris erythroptera Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G They are more often heard but not seen. Spending most of their time in the scrub they are  tough subjects to photograph well.

Mother’s Love: Blue-Eared Kingfishers

2nd February 2013, Selangor

Species: Blue-eared Kingfishers Local Name: Pekaka Bintik-bintik Scientific Name: Alcedo meninting Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G Few and far betweeen….. you do not stumble upon this kind of moment everyday. A juvenile (left)  getting a fish from her mom.

A Steppe Above The Rest

19th January 2013, Batang Tiga , Melaka

Species: Steppe Eagle Local Name:  Lang Padang Scientific Name: Aquila nipalensis Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC20EIII For me it’s definitely a step in the right direction since this is my  lifer . Correction (below) Species: Greater Spotted Eagle Local Name: Scientific Name: Aquila clanga