A pair of Chestnut-winged Babbler (Stachyris erythroptera erythroptera) was foraging in dense undergrowth for animal prey; I have often encountered them as a pair. In my experience they often look for prey in bamboo clumps, exploring bamboo sheaths and junctions between … Continued
A recent post on birds feeding on fruits of Bridelia tomentosa and their images can be seen HERE. The images however were incomplete. Subsequent visits were made to this same forest to photograph birds that were missed out earlier. Among … Continued
Five Asian Fairy Bluebirds (Irena puella malayensis) were seen eating the fruits of Bridelia tomentosa. Managed to photograph a female – failed to photograph any earlier HERE. A spiderhunter also came to feed but left immediately due to my presence … Continued
“I was walking along a trail in primary jungle when this Chestnut-winged Babbler (Stachyris erythroptera erythroptera) hopped into the nest about 5 meters in front of me. “I stopped and dropped to the ground, and the birds continued to build … Continued
“Another shy babbler, the Chestnut-winged Babbler (Stachyris erythroptera bicolor) that was easy to watch at RDC (above). We had close naked eye views for 6-7 minutes with many calls and call-displays. “It follows the classical babbler feeding pattern of meticulously … Continued
“Taking a break from the Mugimaki Flycatchers (Ficedula mugimaki) to share this babbler. “Saw a pair (possibly same one) of Chestnut-winged Babbler (Stachyris erythroptera erythroptera) on three separate days feeding at the seeding bamboo thicket but had no opportunity for … Continued
“I spent my weekend with a wonderful ‘flock’ of 8-10 Mugimaki Flycatchers (Ficedula mugimaki) (above, below). I am certain of two adult males, two adult females, two 1st winter males and two other very pale 1st winter birds. “Feeding was … Continued
“Dry spell at Sepilok finally broke. Impending rains fallen the night before, sent winged termites out of their quarters to mate. Having achieved the ultimate act, these paired insects met their doom. “While some struggled on their last breaths, others … Continued
This list is compiled from the plant list LINK. Under each species of birds are the different plants that they visit for shelter (roost), food (nectar, fruit or insect), nesting materials and nest sites. The birds are listed under their … Continued
Appeal to Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to re-route the proposed cross-island MRT line away from the MacRitchie forest – sign the petition HERE. “The Central Nature Reserve protects our precious remaining rainforest. However, the forest is actually broken into many … Continued
