“This is one of the Java Sparrows’ (Lonchura oryzivora) favourite nesting sites in the limestone hills; this pair use it every year. One will guard the nest will the other forages for prey for the young (presumed animal prey but … Continued
Jeremiah Looei’s video clip of the Greater racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) was documented at Dairy Farm. Perched along the nest’s rim with insects between its mandibles, it was mimicking the call of the Changeable Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). After all, this … 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
“A Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) was spotted standing guard near its nest (above). “It then noticed my sister approaching and started chirruping and flapping his wings (above). “It continued flapping its wings and chirruping, apparently as a warning for her … Continued
“I had earlier reported a nesting pair of Red-throated Sunbirds (Anthreptes rhodolaemus) busy constructing a nest LINK. The nest was located 9-10 meters up at the crown of a tree. Updated details of the nest: 25th July 2018 “Observed the … Continued
“On 25th February, a pair of Olive-backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis) was spotted building a nest on the netting of the floor ball goal post outside the school hall. Thank you Ms Bao Ya and Mu Fan from Class 4-M who … Continued
I have had different species of birds nesting in my garden during the many years that I have been living in my current house. But this is the first time that I encounter two sets of nesting at the same … Continued
“A number of birds have adapted to living in our cities, possibly due to availability of food supply or a shrinking environment. Unfortunately, some segments of the human population are not able to cope with birds nesting or roosting, especially … Continued
“A sizeable nesting colony of Grey Herons (Ardea cinerea jouyi) was located. “This small section of the Rain Tree (Albizia saman) has 14 nests (some hidden). “I counted another 10 nests in other parts of the tree. “So at least … Continued
“I was helping with a conference for children with disability at this location and took the opportunity to wander around the city trying to get a feel of local bird life. I spotted a pair of munias nest building. I … Continued
