I saw a self feeding immature White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus) and decided to look at many images I had taken over time to display changes with age. There are problems with this ‘display’ due to posture, lighting, clarity of … Continued
I recently posted about this family of Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus atronuchalis) that were nesting and their interaction with horses. At that time they only had eggs. The young have hatched (3 birds) and I watched parenting, feeding and social … Continued
This is the second time I have observed White-breasted Waterhens (Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus) feeding on Bananas (genus Musa). This was in a thicket but the bird still had to climb up about 2 meters to get to the fruit. The … Continued
I watched this White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus), using the car as a hide. It was ‘flipping’ its wings left and right for 1-3 minutes – see video and image composite. I was sure it was not drying the wings. … Continued
The following series on the different behaviours of a White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus) are based on observations by Dato’ Dr. Amar-Singh HSS made on different days around an urban habitat in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Waterhen on a wooden fence. … Continued
“In the article that appeared today about the partially blind Changeable Hawk Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus) LINK, the prey item appears to be an immature White Breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) (above). “I am sending you two close-up photographs of an immature … Continued
“I recently posted about this family of Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus atronuchalis) that were nesting and their interaction with horses (above) LINK. At that time they only had eggs. The young have hatched (3 birds) and I watched parenting, feeding … Continued
Clarinda Yap was at the right place and at the right time yesterday afternoon, and as such managed to document the drama that unfolded at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. The scene was around the front main entrance pond of … Continued
Bathing in this post includes bathing in open water, leaf bathing, bathing in the rain and sand bathing. Birds bathe to keep their plumage in good condition. Feathers tend to be covered with sand particles, etc., and these need to … Continued
“If you want to attract birds to your garden, make sure that the environment can support the bird population. In other words, your home must be a place where birds can find a decent living. “I am not about to … Continued
