Wings Among Us

Blue-Throated Bee-Eater

2012-02-02T09:49:00.001+08:00

24th December 2011, Kemensah, Selangor

It had started to rain and this lone Blue–throated Bee-eater was probably eyeing for a more sheltered perch.

Barred Eagle Owls

2012-02-01T16:42:00.001+08:00

Shah Alam & Kemensah, Selangor

Saw this species of Owl in two different locations. The first was in Shah Alam and the second in Kemensah.

A mature adult bird

This Owl looks like a young bird judging by the white feathers on the wings. This is only my second Owl from Kemensah.

Common Greenshank

2012-02-01T16:36:00.001+08:00

27th November 2011, Pantai Remis, Selangor

Missed out these photos , should have been posted earlier with the rest of the waders at Pantai Remis.

Visa Required: Indian Cuckoo

2012-01-30T08:03:00.001+08:00

4th December 2011, Kemensah, Selangor

Red-Bearded Bee-Eater

2012-01-29T14:19:00.001+08:00

4th December 2011, Kemensah, Selangor

Still quite young,she has a lot more red beard to grow.

Thick-Billed Pigeons

2012-01-26T13:09:00.001+08:00

4th December 2011, Kemensah, Selangor

Three pigeons were stuffing themselves full with succulent fruits from this tree.

Red-Necked Stints & Far Eastern Curlews

2012-01-23T20:22:00.001+08:00

27th November 2011, Pantai Remis, Selangor

Red-necked stints in non breeding plumage

Photographed on a different ocassion .

These Far Eastern Curlews were simply too far out on the sandbank for any good shots.

Common Redshanks

2012-01-23T14:16:00.001+08:00

27th November 2011, Pantai Remis, Selangor

These pictures were taken on two separate ocassions. Pictures #1-4 were taken late afternoon when the tide was coming in . The mudflat they were on disappeared beneath the water about 20 minutes later after these pictures were taken and the birds flew to a nearby commercial fish pond to roost.

Most of the birds look like juveniles judging by the yellow stockings they’re wearing

The photos below were taken in the morning , sun shining brightly. The birds were feeding at quite a distance from the beach.

This one looks like a more mature bird.

Notes: First set of photos taken with a Nikkor 300mm f2.8 + TC1.7 II

The 2nd set taken with a Nikkor 400mm f2.8 + TC2.0III. Camera body : Nikon D7000

Curlew Sandpipers

2012-01-21T16:43:00.001+08:00

27th November 2011, Pantai Remis, Selangor

We stopped over at Pantai Remis on the way to Kuala Selangor Nature Park , to shoot migrant waders.

Please do correct me if the ID is wrong.

White-Bellied Sea Eagles

2012-01-19T00:31:00.001+08:00

27th November 2011, Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Saw several actions from a pair of White-bellied Sea Eagle that day. The highlights were:

1. One eagle came in really low over our heads,

2. One eagle being harassed by a Brahminy Kite,

3. Two eagles performing the courtship ritual by grasping their talons together while they spiral downwards.

Let’s see who’s the boss around here!

Managed to get some close up shots as she flew overhead.

The courtship ritual. They would come together in mid aid and spiral down together, seperating when they reach an altitude which was no longer safe.

Purple Herons

2012-01-07T21:31:00.001+08:00

27th November 2011, Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Purple herons in full breeding plumage in the process of building their nests.

LOVE YOU. We’ll stick together through thick and thin !

Grey Herons

2012-01-03T18:54:00.001+08:00

27th November 2011, Kuala Selangor Nature Park

(Pictures taken from the watch tower about 100m away from the nesting area, no danger of the birds becoming distressed by the presence of photographers)

Painted Stork

2011-12-30T20:02:00.001+08:00

27th November 2011, Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Black-Bellied Malkoha

2011-12-26T17:37:00.001+08:00

3rd December 2011, Sg. Gabai, Selangor.

Lesser Cuckooshrike

2011-12-26T16:20:00.001+08:00

3rd December 2011, Sg. Gabai, Selangor.

Record shots of a male Lesser Cuckooshrike.

Black & Yellow Broadbill

2011-12-18T22:47:00.001+08:00

3rd December 2011, Sg. Gabai, Selangor.

With their cartoon face and bright colours, they can surely brighten up any birder’s day in the forest.

Mountain Fulvetta

2011-12-13T17:42:00.001+08:00