Another busy month for year 2025! Tijmen and Miranda are 2 bird enthusiasts from Europe and they have some of target species for Peninsular Malaysia which are found in Bukit Tinggi, Taman Negara and the final target species is a bonus in Shah Alam.
Some of the birds seen during the trip:
Mountain Peacock-Pheasant, Ferruginous Partridge, Siberian Blue Robin, Ochraceous Bulbul, Hairy-backed Bulbul, Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, Buff-breasted Babbler, Eyebrowed Wren-babbler, Red-bearded Bee-eater, Blyth's Frogmouth, Rufous-collared Kingfisher, Banded Kingfisher, Great Argus, Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, Red Junglefowl, Black Hornbill, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Wrinkled Hornbill, White-crowned Hornbill, Helmeted Hornbill, Scarlet-rumped Trogon, Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon), Silver-rumped Spinetail, Plume-toed Swiftlet, Grey-rumped Treeswift, Whiskered Treeswift, Black-eared Barbet, Scarlet Minivet, Sultan Tit, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Cinereous Bulbul, Black-crested Bulbul, Stripe-throated Bulbul, Spotted Dove, Asian Emerald Dove, Zebra Dove, Pink-necked Green-Pigeon, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, Large Green-Pigeon, Mountain Imperial Pigeon, Greater Coucal, Raffles's Malkoha, Chestnut-breasted Malkoha, Black-bellied Malkoha, Violet Cuckoo, Banded Bay Cuckoo, Plaintive Cuckoo, Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo, Large-tailed Nightjar, Large Frogmouth, Brown-backed Needletail, Asian Openbill, Crested Serpent Eagle, Brahminy Kite, Red-naped Trogon, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Blue-throated Bee-eater, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, White-throated Kingifhser, Dollarbird, Red-throated Barbet, Rufous Woodpecker, Buff-necked Woodpecker, Buff-rumped Woodpecker, Crimson-winged Woodpecker, Checker-throated Woodpecker, Great Slaty Woodpecker, White-bellied Woodpecker, Blue-rumped Parrot, Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot, Green Broadbill, Black-and-red Broadbill, Banded Broadbill, Black-and-yellow Broadbill, Garnet Pitta, Malayan Banded-Pitta, Blue-winged Pitta, Western Hooded Pitta, Dark-throated Oriole, Large Woodshrike, Common Iora, Green Iora, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Black-naped Monarch, Brown Shrike, Brown Shrike, Common Tailorbird, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Rufous-tailed Tailorbird, Common Tailorbird, Rufescent Prinia, Yellow-bellied Bulbul, Grey-cheeked Bulbul, Ochraceous Bulbul, Finsch's Bulbul, Yellow-venter Bulbul, Buff-venter Bulbul, Spectacled Bulbul, Olive-winged Bulbul, Red-eyed Bulbul, Yellow-vented Bulbul, Eastern Crowned Warbler, Yellow-bellied Warbler, Chestnut-winged Babbler, Black-throated Babbler, and so much more.
Other wildlife seen:
Short-tailed Gymnure
Himalayan Striped Squirrel
Long-tailed Macaque
Dusky Langur
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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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