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.
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| Family of fishermen just returning with their morning catch. |
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| Little Egret |
Spotted this lone Little Egret foraging at the mudflats early in the morning.
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| Bird in Flight (BiF) - Striated Heron |
Saw quite a number of this Striated Herons criss-crossing along the river.
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| Spotted Dove in flight |
Spotted doves were also abundant at this place.
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| Collared Kingfisher |
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| Water Monitor Lizard |
I spotted this fellow hiding quietly in the mangroves. I guess this is how they ambush their prey.
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| Striated Heron in the mud |
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| Pink-Necked Green Pigeon (Treron Vernans) |
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| Pied Fantail (sub-adult) |
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| Pied Fantail (adult) |
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| Black-bellied Malkoha |
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| Black-Naped Oriole (juvenile - id from its black bill) |
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| Common Iora (sub-adult) |
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| 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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