Kemensah - April 2012

I had wanted to go to Ulu Langat earlier but a massive traffic congestion before Batu 14 town makes me detoured to Kemensah. So when i finally reached the place it was already close to 9.30am. Although i had only birded until 11.30am, but the birds seen was worthwhile to share here.

The first bird seen at the start of the trail was this Greater Racket-Tail Drongo which was calling out loudly.

This could be a potential lifer - have sent the photos for experts verification. Pending their comments, this bird looks more like a warbler than a flycatcher as its bill and legs are not black which are usually associated with a flycatcher. It could just have been one of those "Phylloscopus" Sp.

Foraging nearby was these Grey-Bellied Bulbuls.

This was certaintly the find of the day - a Black-Capped Babbler. Said to be common but certaintly not easy to locate and certaintly even harder to photograph. This bird was heard calling and it was just few inches above ground in a dark undergrowth. I did also managed to record its continous nasal call of nwit nwit or puip puip as some books id them. My lifer for today of course.

This is another beautiful bird to see - a Ruby-Cheeked Sunbird (male).

Finally this Rufescent Prinia was also presence here. Looks like they are everywhere at this time (April) - also saw them at Serendah and Taman Rimba Ampang earlier.