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Bukit Tinggi 29 Oct 23

Posted by wengchun Monday, October 30, 2023



It was a last minute request for a day birding in Bukit Tinggi a.k.a. Berjaya Hills. The main target were Mountain Peacock-Pheasant and Ferruginous Partridge. 

Highlights for this trip include: Mountain Peacock-Pheasant, Siberian Blue Robin, Ochraceous Bulbul, White-rumped Shama, Red-bearded Bee-eater, Black-and-yellow Broadbill, Grey-and-buff Woodpecker,  Crimson-winged Woodpecker, Banded Woodpecker, Common Flameback, Checker-throated Woodpecker and others. 

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Bukit Tinggi 29 Oct 23

Singapore & Sulawesi 15-24 Oct 23

Posted by wengchun
Finally, an overseas trip for bird watching. a personal trip. not a guiding assignment. For most of the trip, I had to use my phone and spotting scope to take photos and record video because the only camera that I brought for this trip went kaput. 

We stopped in Singapore to meet up with friends and spent some time looking for a few specific target birds that we got to see with little effort.

From Singapore, we flew Scoot to Manado, North Sulawesi, which took a little over 3 hours. We spent one night in a hotel near the airport before we started birding. I put together a little pdf document to prepare myself for what to expect in the areas where I would be birding, including Tangkoko and Tomohon.

In total, there are about 90 species of birds and 3 species of mammals seen during the trip to Sulawesi. Here are some of the daily sightings.

Day 1 - Singapore
Straw-headed Bulbul, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Red-legged Crake

Day 2 - Sulawesi
Grey-sided Flowerpecker, Sooty-headed Bulbul

Day 3 - Sulawesi 
Green-backed Kingfisher, Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher, Philippine Megapode, Grey-streaked Flycatcher, Sulawesi Scops-Owl, Ochre-bellied Boobook, Sulawesi Babbler, Rusty-backed Thrush, Knobbed Hornbill, Pale-blue Monarch

Day 4 - Sulawesi
Knobbed Hornbill, Yellow-billed Malkoha, Crimson Sunbird, Ochre-bellied Boobook, Sulawesi Scops-Owl, Finch-billed Myna, Philippine Megapode, Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeon

Day 5 - Sulawesi
Ruddy Kingfisher, Knobbed Hornbill, Sulawesi Hornbill, Great-billed Kingfisher, Ashy Woodpecker, Philippine Megapode, White-bellied Imperial Pigeon

Day 6 - Sulawesi
Purple-winged Roller, Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher, Sulawesi Myna, Finch-billed Myna 

Day 7 - Sulawesi
Isabelline Bush-hen, Barred Rail, Sulawesi Pitta, Black-faced Munia, Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker, Sahul Sunbird, Black-crowned White-eye, Common Kingfisher

Day 8 - Sulawesi
Isabelline Bush-hen, Sulawesi Myzomela, Yellow-sided Flowerpecker, Scaly-breasted Kingfisher, Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker, Sulawesi Serpent Eagle, Superb Fruit-Dove

View of Mount Embung while driving towards Tomohon
Photo with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G


Sulawesi Scops-Owl
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

View of Tangkoko surrounding
Photo with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher (formerly known as Lilac-cheeked Kingfisher)
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Sulawesi Pitta (from the Red-bellied Pitta complex)
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Superb Fruit-dove
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

View from Tomohon
Photo with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Black-faced Munia
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

View of Mount Tangkoko and Mount Duasudara from the beach
Photo with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

The garden in Taman Kelong is so beautiful. It is one of the best I have seen so far.
Photo with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Sulawesi Hornbill
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Knobbed Hornbill
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Grey-streaked Flycatcher
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Rusty-backed Thrush (formerly known as Red-backed Thrush)
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Great-billed Kingfisher
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Scaly-breasted Kingfisher
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Ashy Woodpecker

Green-backed Kingfisher
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Rusty-backed Thrush (formerly Red-backed Thrush)

Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher
Phonescoping: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G + Kowa TSN773

Yellow-billed Malkoha



Sulawesi is not just about birds. There are opportunities to see mammals too! 

Sulawesi Bear Cuscus

Gursky's Spectral Tarsier

Highlights for the trip: Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher, Scaly-breasted Kingfisher, Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher, Green-backed Kingfisher, Great-billed Kingfisher, Sulawesi Myzomela, Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker, Ashy Woodpecker, Knobbed Hornbill, Sulawesi Hornbill, Sulawesi Myna, Sulawesi Pitta, Gursky's Spectral Tarsier, Celebes Crested Macaque, Sulawesi Bear Cuscus


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Singapore & Sulawesi 15-24 Oct 23

Durian Birding Trip 20-24 Aug 23

Posted by wengchun Friday, October 27, 2023


Another trip with birders from Singapore. This time, we covered Lanchang, Bukit Tinggi and Hulu Langat. This is not the typical birding trip that I usually do. For this group, our focus are birds and durian. Morning birding, afternoon lunch followed by durian dessert, return to hotel for rest, come out for late afternoon birding, and then dinner. 

Highlights for the trip include: Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher, Banded Kingfisher, Rufous-collared Kingfisher, Black-and-red Broadbill, Black-and-yellow Broadbill, Banded Broadbill, Bamboo Woodpecker, Crimson-winged Woodpecker, Buff-necked Woodpecker, Maroon Woodpecker, Raffles's Malkoha, Blue-eared Barbet, Red-bearded Bee-eater, and others.

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Durian Birding Trip 20-24 Aug 23

World Birder 28 Jul -7 Aug 23

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Carsten is back again in Malaysia! I have helped him to make arrangement for his trip to Borneo, Bali, Java and Sumatra. Before he starts the trip to Borneo, we covered a few sites in Peninsular Malaysia with 1 major target species - Plain-pouched Hornbill. With his other target species in mind, I planned out an itinerary for 11 days. Some of the places that we went to include Hulu Langat, Fraser's Hill, Merapoh, Cameron Highlands, Gerik, and Penang. Quite an adventurous trip.

Highlights for the trip include: Plain-pouched Hornbill, Barred Eagle-Owl, Rusty-naped Pitta, Large Green Pigeon, Blue-rumped Parrot, Rufous-winged Philentoma, Lesser Green Leafbird, Garnet Pitta, Lesser Cuckooshrike, Yellow-breasted Warbler, Rufous-fronted Babbler, Pin-tailed Parrotfinch, Himalayan Cutia, and others.

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World Birder 28 Jul -7 Aug 23

7 Days Birding 21-27 July 23

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A small group of birders from Singapore came for a road trip covering Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and return to Selangor. Since I have guided them last year, I planned a different itinerary for this trip.

Highlights for the trip include: Blyth's Frogmouth, Brown Wood Owl, Dark-throated Oriole, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Helmeted Hornbill, Sooty Barbet, Banded Broadbill, Black-and-yellow Broadbill, Black-and-red Broadbill, Mountain Peacock-Pheasant, Rufous-winged Philentoma, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Puff-throated Babbler, and many more.

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Contact me to make a reservation for a private birding tour with an experienced and licensed tourist guide specialize in birdwatching and photography tours. I have been guiding professionally since 2007 with birders coming from United States, Canada, UK, Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Ecuador, Greece, South Africa, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Brunei and others.

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Trogons of Peninsular Malaysia 

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7 Days Birding 21-27 July 23

Johor Birding - July 23

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Dr Kuan requested for a trip to cover Johor. In his previous trips, we covered mostly, the central region and northern region. I took this opportunity to plan the trip to cover Panti, the famous home to Rail-babbler. Of course, we also covered Mersing and Kuantan too. Although we have seen Rail-babbler in our previous trip, Dr Kuan is an adventurous birder and he likes to explore new sites (not just about new species).

 Highlights for the trip include: Rail-babbler, Crested Jay (Crested Shrikejay), Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Black Hornbill, Mangrove Pitta, Ruddy Kingfisher, and others.


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Contact me to make a reservation for a private birding tour with an experienced and licensed tourist guide specialize in birdwatching and photography tours. I have been guiding professionally since 2007 with birders coming from United States, Canada, UK, Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Ecuador, Greece, South Africa, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Brunei and others.

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I'm a bird watcher, digiscoper, photographer and a licensed nature guide. Welcome to my 'A Malaysian Birder' blog. I will post my bird sightings and photographs on this blog. I started bird watching while studying in university. After graduating with a degree in forestry specializing in parks and recreation management, I have been attached to the parks and gardens industry. My past work experiences involve conducting environmental education program, bird watching and many more. When I go out to the field, I will usually have my Leica Ultravid 10x32 binocular and Kowa TSN-501 spotting scope with me. This is the lightest setup for me as I prefer to go light these days. There are times, I will have my parabolic microphone in the field for recording bird calls.

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There are quite a number of birding groups from Australia, United States and United Kingdom that come over to Malaysia annually visiting the traditional key sites that include Kuala Selangor, Fraser's Hill and Taman Negara. There is not doubt that the 3 sites are the preferred birding sites in Peninsular Malaysia. So if you are coming over for birding and intend to hire a guide, you can send me an email at nature2pixel@gmail.com and go over to posting section to view photos and summary of trip reports with testimonials from past clients.

Besides following the traditional route, I also customized trip according to clients needs, preference and interests. So there are some local patches that I can introduce to all bird watchers, digiscopers and photographers.

Here are a few of my favorite birding spots around Kuala Lumpur.

• Kuala Selangor - the habitats include mangrove forest. Good for woodpecker and kingfisher. Some amount of walking is required on flat terrain.

• Fraser's Hill - one of the traditional key sites for birding in Peninsular Malaysia and still the best place to visit. Elevation between 900 - 1200m above sea level. The species found here are different from the city of Kuala Lumpur. Targets may include Trogon, Woodpecker, Partridge, Laughingthrush, Leafbird, Spiderhunter and Sunbird.

• Hulu Langat - one of the most visited birding spot due to its proximity from the city centre. Walking is required but on easy terrain in this lowland forest. Sometimes need to wait at fruiting trees. Generally a good spot for Broadbill, Kingfisher, and Babbler.

• Bukit Tinggi - An alternative spot if you do not want to spend too long hours travelling to Fraser's Hill. It's about 900m to 1,000m above sea level and you get a combination of lowland and highland species at this elevation. Walking is required but just a short distance. Traditional known for Broadbill, Hornbill, Partridge and Pheasant.

• Gombak-Ampang - Generally recommended for photographers targeting Blue-eared Kingfisher and at times during fruiting season, it attracts many species of Bulbul and Barbet. Located in urban area.

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