Large Niltava: Female

23rd February 2013, Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Large Niltave , female Local Name: Burung Sambar Raya Scientific Name: Niltava grandis Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G

Mugimaki Flycatchers

23rd February 2013,Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Mugimaki flycatcher Local Name: Burung Sambar Mugimaki Scientific Name: Ficedula mugimaki Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G One wouldn’t think that these two birds belong to the same  species simply by the looks. The female appeared  to be ahead in stocking up energy than the male for their upcoming flight north.

Streaked Wren-Babbler

23rd February 2013,Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Streaked Wren-Babbler Local Name: Burung Rimba Hujan Gunung Scientific Name: Napothera brevicaudata Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G She could pass for a prehistoric bird straight from the days of the dinosaurs!

Siberian Thrush

23rd February 2013,Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Siberian Thrush Local Name: Murai Siberia Kelabu Scientific Name: Zoothera sibirica Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G   A female resting in the tree. Normally one would see them feeding on the ground.     A juvenile male

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