Saturday, 20 January 2024

Common Birds from September to December 2023

 Didn't have much time for birding lately but I still managed to get one / two lifers nevertheless.

A majestically looking White-bellied Sea Eagle



Blue Whistling Thrush

Can be differentiated from the Malayan Whistling Thrush by its larger size.



Pin-tailed Parrotfinch

Lifer


It was seen alone.



Sultan Tit

It has been awhile since I last saw this species. More commonly found at hill stations or sub-montane areas.



Ayam Hutan (Red Jungle Fowl)

Male



Ayam Hutan (Red Jungle Fowl)

Female




Crimson Sunbird

Male






Looks like it has a bluish wings and tail.





Nice looking birdy.





Oriental Dollar Bird

A bird which is common in the costal regions.





Spectacled Bulbul





Blue-tailed Bee Eater





Black-tailed Godwit





Brown-headed Gull 

First winter bird?






A flock of Pacific Golden Plovers





Red-necked Stint
(winter plumage)




A mix group of waders 
Black-tailed Godwits, Asian Dowitchers, Bar-tailed Godwit and Great Knots.





While some areas have seen a declined in waders' numbers, there are still many visiting TAT.




Marsh Sandpiper








Asian Dowitchers





Great Crested Tern







Great Crested Tern

They are already quite familiar with the presence of humans.



THAT'S ALL FOR THE TIME BEING !!


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