Malaysian version of a Blue Tanager

 

Black-naped Monarch

(Hypothemis azurea)

Black-naped Monarch

(Hypothemis azurea)

Birding here and there from February to March 2024

 Not many birds appearing at my local patches. I probably need to travel further to see more birds.

Green-back Flycatcher

Male

Quite a friendly little fella. Probably it has got used to paparazzi.

An underwing and flank shot 

Like a typical flycatcher, it would sally for an insect and then it would return close to where it perched earlier.

Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker

Male

A local resident.

Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker

Female

She looks just as nice as the male.

Blue Whistling Thrush

This is another local resident but it resides further North in and around Gopeng area.

This is probably the most common nuthatch in this region.

Velvet-fronted Nuthatch

Mountain Peacock Pheasant

So glad that they are still around. Saw two of them as well as a dozen paparazzi shooting them.

Apparently this is an Apus pacificus (Pacific Swift) or perhaps a Cook's Swift (Apus cooki)? They are probably more common up in the hills than the lowlands. A common winter visitor as well.

Oh what a feeling ! (Irene Cara). 

Enjoying the cold breeze and sun.

Pacific Swallow

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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 !!