“I have occasionally seen birds eat flowers and wonder why they do that. There are a number of reasons, and possibly some we have yet to understand well: 1. Nutrition – to get at the Nectar “Some birds eat tiny … 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
“A pair of Oriental Pied Hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris convexus) arrived at the hotel entrance in this town just as I did. I abandoned my luggage with a friend and watched/followed them for a delightful hour. “The locals say that they … Continued
“I was prompted by YC Wee’s August 16th BESG observations LINK to dig out some photos I took a few months ago of the Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) that regularly bathe in my swimming pool in Koh Samui. “The light … Continued
The Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) that visited my garden to feed on the seeds of Siglap Grass (Zoysia matrella) had somewhat became used to my presence. They tolerated my camera and videocam as long as I was documenting them feeding … Continued
The Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) visit my garden regularly since the latter part of 2017 LINK 1 and LINK 2. They come during the late evenings to feed on the seeds of the Siglap Grass (Zoysia matrella). I do not … Continued
I do not mow my lawn. I simply remove the taller grasses and other weeds, leaving behind Siglap Grass (Zoysia matrella) which is a creeping grass with short, pointy flowering/fruiting stalks. The fruiting stalks attract munias during the cool of … Continued
Since the latter part of 2017 a few Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) regularly visited my garden LINK 1 and LINK 2. They came during the late evenings to feed on the Siglap Grass (Zoysia matrella) seeds. Their small size and … Continued
It was raining lightly in the afternoon and most birds disappeared from the scene. Then the rain lightened to a drizzle, then to a light drizzle. Suddenly a small group of Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) flew in and started foraging … Continued
Lakshmi Ravishankar’s video clip was documented in Pune, India way back in 2014. It shows a Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) bathing on a hot morning. According to her, “…in spite of the domineering presence of a Red-vented Bulbul, the munia … Continued
