Saturday 9 June 2012

Birds along the river estuaries

I was curious to know what type of birds which would usually hang-out at river estuaries. So i decided to have a look at a river estaurine near Kuala Muda recently. The timing was just right as the water level was low exposing the mudflats and its wildlife along the river. All photos were taken from a jetty near the estuary.
Family of fishermen just returning with their morning catch.
Little Egret
Spotted this lone Little Egret  foraging at the mudflats early in the morning.
Bird in Flight (BiF) - Striated Heron
Saw quite a number of this Striated Herons criss-crossing along the river.
Spotted Dove in flight
Spotted doves were also abundant at this place.
Collared Kingfisher
Water Monitor Lizard
I spotted this fellow hiding quietly in the mangroves. I guess this is how they ambush their prey.
Striated Heron in the mud
Pink-Necked Green Pigeon (Treron Vernans)
Pied Fantail (sub-adult)
Pied Fantail (adult)
Black-bellied Malkoha
Black-Naped Oriole (juvenile - id from its black bill)
Common Iora (sub-adult)
Abbott's Babbler
It is very seldom that a babbler would sit down for a moment and sing for us but this Abbott's Babbler did just that. Its calls were melodious too.

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