I was pleasantly surprised to see this Mugimaki Flycatcher (Ficedula mugimaki) today. Wells (2007) notes that the latest dates for return passage is 22nd April. HBW (2109) states latest dates for return are April for Peninsula Malaysia but mid-May for … Continued
I was pleasantly surprised to see this Mugimaki Flycatcher (Ficedula mugimaki) today. Wells (2007) notes that the latest dates for return passage is 22nd April. HBW (2109) states latest dates for return are April for Peninsula Malaysia but mid-May for … Continued
I saw 5 Mugimaki Flycatchers (Ficedula mugimaki) at the same location today. Three were first winter males and the other two females (no adult males). They were feeding on insects and fruit. One bird (first winter male) joined a mixed … Continued
This Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis malaccensis) flashed me when I approached too close. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Outskirts of Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Wetlands, ex-mining pools Date: 28th January 2019 Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR … Continued
A number of the White-throated Kingfishers (Halcyon smyrnensis perpulchra) in the city are nesting and hence more vocally evident. I recorded a number of calls from this presumed male; the pair is still incubating. As usual, it will sit on … Continued
The Malayan Teak (Vitex pinnata) or local name Leban is a native tree of South-East Asia. It is slow growing, can grow up to 25 metres tall and prefers good sunlight. It is an important bird food source; both for … Continued
Saw a small social group of 3 Fiery Minivets (Pericrocotus igneus igneus), one male (both images above male) and two females (both images below female), foraging for animal prey very high up in the crown of a Rain Tree (Samanea … Continued
I have been very busy supporting COVID-19 prevention activities and not had the time to post any observations these past 2 months. Our lockdown has been partially relaxed this week and I took the car out to use as hide … Continued
I watched a male Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum ignitum) for an extended period and recorded some calls. Special Note: Since I used a directional mike, these calls can be heard quite clearly when played-back on the camera. They also play … Continued
Correspondence between Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh, bird watcher extraordinaire and Mike HN Chong, freelance/independent naturalist. Letter by Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia “I wonder if anyone can help me with these “Quacking Calls” that I heard in the primary jungle. I have heard them … Continued
