Migrators-They are back

12 August 2009, Bidor, Perak

It was a month ago since my last visit to FRIM Bidor. To my surprise the migratory birds have started arriving. A flock of Common Sandpipers flew off when I moved in for a better position leaving only this one bird who wasn’t bothered by my presence. I’m no expert on waders but this could be a Wood Sandpiper. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Probably Lesser Whistling Ducks circling over the ponds.

Juvenile Yellow-Bellied Warbler

9 August 2009, Kemensah, Selangor

A Yellow-bellied Warbler (Abroscopus superciliaris) , from a group of 3-4 birds foraging in the undergrowth. The belly is still pale yellow indicating that it’s a juvenile. She briefly popped out onto a Pandanus plant to pose.

Rufous-Tailed Tailorbird

9 August  2009, Kemensah, Selangor

A Rufous-Tailed Tailorbird (Orthotomus sericeus) foraging for food in the scrub. A loud caller  for a small   bird.

Juvenile Blue-Crowned Hanging-Parrots

9 August 2009, Kemensah, Selangor

A pair of juvenile Blue-Crowned Hanging-Parrots (Loriculus galgulus) local name: Burung Serindit were feasting on ripe Rambutans . The blue colour on the crown that give these birds their name have yet to develop. Working its way to the fleshy part of the fruit.

Rufous Piculet of Kemensah

8 August 2009, Kemensah, Selangor

A very difficult bird to spot, this tiny Rufous Piculet (Sasia abnormis) local name Belatuk Kecil blends well with its surrounding. This was only my second encounter with this bird and hopefully not the last.

Pin-Striped Tit-Babbler

8 August 2009, Kemensah, Selangor

Lifer: These are not very good photos of a Pin-Striped Tit-Babbler (Macronus gularis connectens) but at least now I know they are there in Kemensah.

Young Blue-Eared Kingfisher- progress 1

8 August  2009, Kemensah, Selangor

After three weeks  since I started taking pictures of this young juvenile Blue-Eared Kingfisher, she has started  to grow some blue feathers on the cheeks. The elder brother and the adult bird were nowhere to be seen today.