“I had an opportunity today to watch Grey-breasted Spiderhunters (Arachnothera modesta modesta) collect nesting material. I had two extended observations, at the same site, of single birds each time. “The bird(s) spent much time looking for and collecting the fluffy … Continued
“In mid-January 2018, it was an absolute delight to document the nest-hole excavation by a dedicated pair of Laced Woodpeckers (Picus vittatus) see LINK. And so in early February, I returned to the same site with eager anticipation and the … Continued
“The Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger) used to be an uncommon migrant to Peninsular Malaysia. The ‘A Checklist of the birds of Malaysia Dec 2016(v2)’ lists the Little Cormorant as a rare migrant to the peninsular. “Summary of selected observations of … Continued
Jkai Chan’s video of a White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) mobbing a large Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) shows to what extent the kingfisher will do to defend its active nest. We can only guess that the kingfisher must be nesting … Continued
“I had an opportunity to watch some Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis strigata) nesting. “These birds are able to use a wide variety of locations for nesting – often under the eaves/roofs, in limestone crevices, holes in trees, etc. Many … Continued
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10; Part 11; Part 12; Part 13; A summary. “A window period of 36 days (15th April-20th May) inclusive in 2019 were had, to monitor … Continued
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10; Part 11; Part 12; Post fledging – 1ST 32 HOURS. “At 09h53, 19May Osai3 – youngest chick of parenting pair-Otto (male) and Satori (female) … Continued
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10; Part 11: Part 12: Fledging Day – A Strategy-Fledgling Osai3 “Parenting role of Otto (male) and Satori (female) – pair of Common Tailorbirds (Orthotomus … Continued
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10: Parental Care and Feeding. “It was observed, Satori (female) parent Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) slept with newly hatched chicks in their ‘birthday suits’ for … Continued
In July 2019 a pair of Masked Lapwings (Vanellus miles) was found nesting on the rough ground at Marina East. The female had just laid two egg (see video clip below by Kumchun Chan). According to Andy Chew: “The eggs … Continued
