Lesser Fish-Eagle

4th April 2015, Kemensah, Selangor

Local Name: Helang Kangok Scientific Name: Ichthyophaga humilis Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G

Changeable Hawk Eagle

9th February 2014, Kemensah , Selangor

Species: Changeable Hawk Eagle Local Name: Helang Hindek Scientific Name: Spizaetus Cirrhatus Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC2.0IIIE

Lesser Fish-Eagle

8th September 2013, Kemensah , Selangor

Species: Lesser Fish-Eagle Local Name: Lang Kangok Scientific Name: Ichthyophaga humilis Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G

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

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.

Lesser Fish-Eagle: Feeding on Talapia

8th September 2012, Kemensah , Selangor

Local Name: Lang Kangok Scientific Name: Ichthyophaga humilis Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR+TC20EIII Soaked but it was worth the wait.

White-Bellied Sea-Eagle

20th August 2012, , Bukit Keluang , Terengganu

Local Name: Helang Siput, Helang Laut Scientific Name: Haliaeetus leucogaster Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR+TC20EIII An adult Sea-Eagle was resting and preening on a tree right beside the edge of a 100 feet vertical cliff.

Black-Thighed Falconets: Happy Together

7th April 2012, , Kemensah, Selangor

Local Name: Lang Belalang Scientific Name: Microhierax fringillarius I  found a single falconet  preening herself on a tall dead tree. It is a bit unsual since they normally go in pairs.  She flew to another tree, closer to my position. As I was shooting her I was pleasantly surprised  when I could see through the viewfinder another bird joining her on the dead branch. The lighting was great and the models were  fabulous!

Barred Eagle Owls

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.

White-Bellied Sea Eagles

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.