Part 1; Part 2; Part 3: Sexing by calls and tails. “Little brown birds (10.5-13cm) that cock their tails like Wrens; these Common Tailorbirds (Orthotomus sutorius) are commonly seen and […]
“There are few birds that can evoke such a thrill at seeing them as the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope). “Especially when you can see them just outside the door of […]
“One of the darlings of the trip were the Japanese Robins (Larvivora akahige akahige). Given the opportunity I would like to spend many days learning about them. “The birds are […]
The Lotus Pond at Gardens by the Bay is currently attracting hordes of nature photographers. The main attraction is a pair of Lesser Whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna javanica) accompanied by a raft […]
“We saw the White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos subcirris) a few times but less often than the Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major japonicas) LINK. They are very similar as first glance. […]
“A common woodpecker that we saw in East Hokkaidō a number of times (below). “The Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major japonicus) is said to be ‘blacker above, has less white […]
“Five species of Tailorbirds under sub-family of Orthotomus are represented under the order of Cisticolidae. Within this South East Asian region and of particular interest to me, is the Common […]
“I took a 2 week break from all media communication and spent 10 days of this with nature in East Hokkaidō, Japan with my wife and two other friends (bird […]
“My wife and I recently returned to visit Taiwan to enjoy birds/nature, as well as grow our friendship with Richard Foster, who shared his experience of birds in Taiwan. We […]
“The Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) in our garden… yes she actually tailors! We have found many nests over the years after her children have flown away – three clerodendrum leaves […]
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