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Birding with Anna - Jan 2025
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Fantastic birding adventure with Anna! Throughout the time out in the field, we found many species of woodpeckers, kingfishers and bulbuls.
Others:
Javan Myna
Oriental Magpie Robin
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Chestnut-naped Forktail
Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher
Arctic Warbler
Asian Fairy-bluebird
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch
Black-thighed Falconet
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Red-billed Malkoha
Scarlet Minivet
Silver-rumped Needletail / Spinetail
Germain’s Swiftlet
Orange-breasted Trogon
Grey Wagtail
Yellow-bellied Warbler
Siberian Blue Robin
Ferruginous Partridge
Whiskered Treeswift
Siberian Thrush
Asian Tit (Cinereous)
Oriental Dollarbird
Whiskered Tern
Black-naped Oriole
Oriental Pied Hornbill
Greater Painted Snipe
Asian Glossy Starling
Broadbills:
Black-and-red Broadbill
Black-and-yellow Broadbill
Bulbuls:
Red-eyed Bulbul
Buff-vented Bulbul
Black-headed Bulbul
Black-crested Bulbul
Scaly-breasted Bulbul
Grey-bellied Bulbul
Stripe-throated Bulbul
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Cinereous Bulbul
Ochraceous Bulbul
Hairy-backed Bulbul
Olive-winged Bulbul
Bee-eaters:
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Blue-throated Bee-eater
Flycatchers:
Asian Brown Flycatcher
Ferruginous Flycatcher
Mugimaki Flycatcher
Tailorbirds:
Rufous-tailed Tailorbird
Dark-necked Tailorbird
Babblers:
Grey-headed Babbler
Grey-throated Babbler
Black-capped Babbler
Abbott’s Babbler
Buff-breasted Babbler
Pin-striped Tit-Babbler
Swallows:
Pacific Swallow
Barn Swallow
Rufous-bellied Swallow
Ioras:
Great Iora
Green Iora
Common Iora
Sunbirds:
Red-throated Sunbird
Brown-throated Sunbird
Temminck’s Sunbird
Black-throated Sunbird
Flowerpeckers:
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker
Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker
Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker
Barbets:
Gold-whiskered Barbet
Sooty Barbet
Red-throated Barbet
Black-eared Barbet
Coppersmith Barbet
Spiderhunters:
Little Spiderhunter
Purple-naped Spiderhunter
Long-billed Spiderhunter
Hawks, Eagles & Kites:
Crested Serpent Eagle
Oriental Honey Buzzard
Changeable Hawk-eagle
Brahminy Kite
Black-winged Kite
Eastern Marsh Harrier
Kingfishers:
Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
Stork-billed Kingfisher
Collared Kingfisher
Woodpeckers:
Buff-rumped Woodpecker
Orange-backed Woodpecker
Maroon Woodpecker
Crimson-winged Woodpecker
Checker-throated Woodpecker
White-bellied Woodpecker
Grey-and-buff Woodpecker
Banded Woodpecker
Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker
Laced Woodpecker
Greater Flameback
Common Flameback
Rufous Woodpecker
Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
Pigeons & Doves:
Little Green Pigeon
Pink-necked Green Pigeon
Zebra Dove
Spotted Dove
Feral Pigeon
Prinias:
Rufescent Prinia
Yellow-bellied Prinia
Owls:
Buffy Fish-Owl
Barred Eagle-Owl
Leafbirds:
Orange-bellied Leafbird
Blue-winged Leafbird
Swiftlets:
Plume-toed Swiftlet
Germain’s Swiftlet
Munias:
Scaly-breasted Munia
White-rumped Munia
Waders:
Wood Sandpiper
Painted Stork
Lesser Adjutant
Asian Openbill
Lapwings:
Grey-headed Lapwing
Red-wattled Lapwing
Herons:
Grey Heron
Purple Heron
Striated Heron
Black-crowned Night Heron
Mynas:
Common Myna
Javan Myna
Egrets:
Cattle Egret
Little Egret
Medium Egret
Great Egret
Sandpipers & Allies:
Common Redshank
Whimbel
Common Sandpiper
Birds of Year 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Another post for compiling my annual bird checklist and photos.
Birds with Photographs:
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1. Purple Heron
2. Grey Heron
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3. Oriental Darter
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4. Blue-eared Kingfisher
Birds Seen:
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1. House Crow - Selangor, Malaysia
2. Javan Myna - Selangor, Malaysia
3. Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Selangor, Malaysia
4. Ferruginous Partridge - Pahang, Malaysia
5. Little Cuckoo-Dove - Pahang, Malaysia
6. Plume-toed Swiftlet - Pahang, Malaysia
7. Whiskered Treeswift - Pahang, Malaysia
8. Crested Serpent Eagle - Pahang, Malaysia
9. Orange-breasted Trogon - Pahang, Malaysia
10. Rhinoceros Hornbill - Pahang, Malaysia
11. Sooty Barbet - Pahang, Malaysia
12. Black-eared Barbet - Pahang, Malaysia
13. Grey-and-buff Woodpecker - Pahang, Malaysia
14. Rufous Woodpecker - Pahang, Malaysia
15. Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot - Pahang, Malaysia
16. Black-and-yellow Broadbill - Pahang, Malaysia
17. Scarlet Minivet - Pahang, Malaysia
18. White-bellied Erpornis - Pahang, Malaysia
19. Tiger Shrike - Pahang, Malaysia
20. Dark-necked Tailorbird - Pahang, Malaysia
21. Rufescent Prinia - Pahang, Malaysia
22 Pacific Swallow - Pahang, Malaysia
23. Ochraceous Bulbul - Pahang, Malaysia
24. Cinereous Bulbul - Pahang, Malaysia
25. Scaly-breasted Bulbul - Pahang, Malaysia
26. Black-crested Bulbul - Pahang, Malaysia
27. Red-eyed Bulbul - Pahang, Malaysia
28. Arctic Warbler - Pahang, Malaysia
29. Yellow-bellied Warbler - Pahang, Malaysia
30. Pin-striped Tit-Babbler - Pahang, Malaysia
31. Grey-throated Babbler - Pahang, Malaysia
32. Orange-headed Thrush - Pahang, Malaysia
33. Asian Brown Flycatcher - Pahang, Malaysia
34. Oriental Magpie Robin - Pahang, Malaysia
35. White-rumped Shama - Pahang, Malaysia
36. Verditer Flycatcher - Pahang, Malaysia
37. Siberian Blue Robin - Pahang, Malaysia
38. Mugimaki Flycatcher - Pahang, Malaysia
39. Orange-bellied Flowerpecker - Pahang, Malaysia
40. Little Spiderhunter - Pahang, Malaysia
41. Streaked Spiderhunter - Pahang, Malaysia
42. Grey-breasted Spiderhunter - Pahang, Malaysia
43. Asian Fairy-bluebird - Pahang, Malaysia
44. Blue-winged Leafbird - Pahang, Malaysia
45. Zebra Dove - KL, Malaysia
46. Raffles's Malkoha - KL, Malaysia
47. Blue-throated Bee-eater - KL, Malaysia
48. Lineated Barbet - KL, Malaysia
49. Buff-rumped Woodpecker - KL, Malaysia
50. Banded Woodpecker - KL, Malaysia
51. Lesser Cuckooshrike - KL, Malaysia
52. Large Woodshrike - KL, Malaysia
53. Greater Racket-tailed Drongo - KL, Malaysia
54. Yellow-vented Bulbul - KL, Malaysia
55. Asian Glossy Starling - KL, Malaysia
56. White-breasted Waterhen - Selangor, Malaysia
57. Little Egret - Selangor, Malaysia
58. Great Egret - Selangor, Malaysia
59. Purple Heron - Selangor, Malaysia
60. Blue-tailed Bee-eater - Selangor, Malaysia
61. White-throated Kingfisher
62. Yellow-bellied Prinia - Selangor, Malaysia
63. Painted Stork - Selangor, Malaysia
64. Striated Heron - Selangor, Malaysia
65. Pied Triller - Selangor, Malaysia
Paul & Denise - 22 Dec 2024
Sunday, December 22, 2024
The last trip for 2024. It was just a day trip and we headed to Kuala Selangor, which is a wonderful place to watch birds in the mangrove and open field habitat.
Some of the highlights for this day trip include: Common Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Greater Flameback, Common Flameback, Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, Laced Woodpecker, Chestnut-bellied Malkoha, Mangrove Whistler, Lesser Adjutant, Asian Openbill, Black-winged Kite, Brahminy Kite, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Crimson Sunbird, Ornate Sunbird, Brown-throated Sunbird, and others.
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As I continue to immerse myself in the world of birds and nature, I am constantly inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my work with others and to educate and inspire through my images. Your support and patience are truly appreciated as I strive to showcase the wonders of wildlife in the most authentic and impactful way possible. Together, we can raise awareness and appreciation for the importance of conservation and preservation of our planet's precious ecosystems. Thank you for joining me on this journey.
*UPDATE: After a series of consultations, the issue affecting my mobility has been identified. As a result, I will need to attend therapy. My travel plans must be tailored to minimize the amount of time spent walking, trekking on uneven terrain, and to avoid prolonged periods of standing or sitting.*
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India - Kerala
Malabar Trogon
I recently embarked on a journey to explore the diverse bird species in Thattekad and Munnar, both located in the southern state of Kerala in India. Thattekad is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is often referred to as the "Bird Paradise of India" due to its vast array of avian species. Munnar, on the other hand, is a picturesque hill station known for its stunning landscapes and a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts.
Nilgiri Flowerpecker
Crimson-backed Sunbird
Asian Tit (Cinereous)
During my trip to Thattekad and Munnar, I was able to witness some of the most beautiful and elusive bird species in their natural habitats, such as the Malabar Trogon, Malabar Parakeet, Malabar Woodshrike, Malabar Whistling Thrush, Malabar Starling, Crimson-backed Sunbird, Jungle Owlet, Mottled Wood-Owl, Jerdon's Nightjar, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Nilgiri Flycatcher and many other species. The lush greenery and tranquil surroundings of these regions provided the perfect setting for observing and taking photographs of not just birds but other wildlife too (missed the elephants that was reported crossing the river).
Overall, my experience in Thattekad and Munnar was not only rewarding in terms of bird sightings, but also in terms of personal growth and appreciation for the natural world. I was able to connect with like-minded individuals who shared my passion for birdwatching and learned about the importance of conservation efforts in preserving the delicate ecosystems that these birds call home.
Crimson-backed Sunbird
Heart-spotted Woodpecker
Jungle Babbler
Malabar Starling
Orange-headed Thrush
Yellow-browed Bulbul
Black-rumped Flameback
Red Spurfowl
Golden-fronted Leafbird
Every birding trip will allow some opportunities to observe other wildlife. This trip is no exception.
Nilgiri Tahr
Bonnet Macaque
Nilgiri Langur
This trip has inspired me to continue exploring new destinations and expanding my knowledge of avian species, while also advocating for the protection of these invaluable habitats. It does not only fulfilled my passion for nature but also ensure that I get a chance to explore more places while I am still going through my therapy phase.
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Food & Lodging
For food, it was all local food. Don't expect McDonald's or KFC while on a birding trip. Most of the time, we eat in the homestay where the local guide's wife will cook all those delicious meals. Everyday before we start birding, we will have tea and biscuits. For breakfast, we will have appam or Kerala Paratha (very similar to Roti Canai) with egg curry.
One of the highlight was having "teh tarik" at a street stall while on the way up to the hill station of Munnar.
For accommodation, we stayed in the homestay in Thattekad for 3 nights. Simple and comfortable.
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As I continue to immerse myself in the world of birds and nature, I am constantly inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my work with others and to educate and inspire through my images. Your support and patience are truly appreciated as I strive to showcase the wonders of wildlife in the most authentic and impactful way possible. Together, we can raise awareness and appreciation for the importance of conservation and preservation of our planet's precious ecosystems. Thank you for joining me on this journey.
*UPDATE: After a series of consultations, the issue affecting my mobility has been identified. As a result, I will need to attend therapy. My travel plans must be tailored to minimize the amount of time spent walking, trekking on uneven terrain, and to avoid prolonged periods of standing or sitting.*
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