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

Red-Rumped Swallows

19th January 2013, Batang Tiga , Melaka

Species: Red-rumped Swallows Local Name: Scientific Name: Cecropis daurica Equipment: Nikon 1 V1 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC20EIII It was  windy  with intermitent drizzle throughout the day and these Striated Swallows were ‘sunning’ themselves on the dirt road, trying to get away from the blustery condition. An adult with dark plumage and  long tail-streamers As usually the case in the animal world the juvenile has lighter or dull colours.

Peregrine Falcon: Japonensis

19th January 2013, Batang Tiga , Melaka

Species: Peregrine Falcon Local Name: Lang Belalang Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus japonensis Equipment: Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC1.4EII The Falco peregrinus japonensis is the migratory subspecies of the Peregrine Falcon.

Eastern Marsh & Pied Harriers

19th January 2013, Batang Tiga , Melaka

Species: Eastern Marsh Harrier Local Name: Scientific Name: Circus spilonotus Equipment: Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC1.4EII Harriers seem to float effortlessly over the ricefield  in what appears to be a systematic  search pattern for potential preys. A female     My only photo of the male Eastern Marsh Harrier. He was simply too far away for any decent shot.   Species: Pied Harrier Local Name: Scientific Name: Circus melanoleucos Equipment: Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC1.4EII An adult female Below: A juvenile Pied Harrier                              Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC20EIII Please do correct me if I’m wrong with the IDs.

Black-Shouldered Kite

19th January 2013, Batang Tiga , Melaka

Local Name: Lang Tikus Scientific Name: Elanus caeruleus    Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC20EIII                           Equipment: Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC1.4EII