Nesting of Pink-necked Green-pigeon on 26 June 2019
“Dear fellow educators and friends of biodiversity, “Our school has come a long way with our Environmental Education programme. Since 2013, we started our habitat enhancements on our campus, transforming the school grounds into a safe haven for wildlife, a … Continued
Pin-striped Tit-babbler – contact calls
“The commonest babbler to encounter locally is the Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Macronus gularis gularis). I watched a pair for some time as they foraged in the morning at the fringe of this forest reserve (below). “I personally enjoy listening to the … Continued
©Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 5
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3;
The Last Homely & Magic House on the Eastern Shores of Japan
“I have adapted this title from my much loved and often read ‘Lord of the Rings’ by J.R.R. Tolkien, where he speaks of Rivendell (or Imladris) as the ‘The Last Homely House East of the Sea’. We took a 2 … Continued
Grey-headed Fish-eagle canopy feeding
After his sixth attempt, Johnny Wee finally managed to document a Grey-headed Fish-eagle (Icthyophaga ichthyaetus) capturing a fish by moving along in shallow water at Pandan River with its wings held forward. This is a typical posture adopted by some … Continued
Coprophagia by Java Sparrows
“Coprophagia, the consumption of faeces, is not uncommon among birds. Some will consume the faecal sacs of chicks they are rearing as it contains partially-digested food items. But heterospecific coprophagia, eating the faeces of other species, is less common. “In … Continued
© Nesting Common Tailorbirds- One Full Circle Part 4
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4: Plumage on Parade. “Breeding season is a serious affair – an ultimate for birds to procreate their own species. It is also the best time to observe them. During this short window … Continued
Why do Woodpeckers Make Holes in Trees?
“While in Hokkaido we saw a number of trees that has holes drilled into them. Here I am not talking about the excavation that is done for nesting purposes but for foraging. Many woodpeckers eat insects, especially larvae, found under … Continued
Golden Tree Snake failed to swallow a Common Myna
Subramanian Chockalingam’s video clip shows a Common Vine Snake (Chrysopelea ornate), known as Golden Tree Snake in India, trying hard to swallow a larger Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis). The snake had apparently injected venom into the bird killing it. It … Continued
Smooth Otters attacked Malayan Water Monitor
“In the last week or so there has been postings and discussions around Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) particularly in the light of a Smooth Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) pup being dragged away LINK, the loss of the lesser whistling ducklings … Continued
