“A recent, late June- early July 2015 revisit to Sepilok in Sabah (N. Borneo), after an absence of five year rotation visit, saw many changes in development, depletion in bird population and the psyche of Sabahans. “Even Mother Nature, under … Continued
It was about 1800 hours in the evening and the Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) were gathering in preparation for their night roost elsewhere LINK. As usual the two Ceram Palms (Rhopaloblaste ceramica) in my garden were the main gathering … Continued
During the night diurnal birds roost in trees, remaining silent throughout. Just before dawn they wake up and start vocalising. This mass singing of birds is referred to as the dawn chorus. It has been noted that the quantity and … Continued
Chan Yoke Meng is among a small group of bird photographers and birdwatchers (who use cameras to document birds), to pay attention to the common species of birds. As long as a bird is doing something, he will keep an … Continued
My MacArthur Palm (Ptycospermun macarthuri) fruited in late February to early March 2015. And every evening a number of Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) came to feed on the ripe fruits. The starlings were joined by a few Yellow-vented Bulbuls … Continued
It was around 1900 hours when the mostly juvenile Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) were gathering around my Ceram Palms (Rhopaloblaste ceramica) before they fly off to roost in some large roadside trees nearby. The noise from their combined calls … Continued
During most hot evenings numerous Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) will gather in the Pink Mempat (Cratoxylum formosum) tree fronting my house. Most of them are juveniles and they arrive at around 1830 hours. They are attracted to the small … Continued
On some evening when the Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) were gathering in trees and palms around my area LINK prior to moving on to their main roosting trees, 40-50 mainly juveniles were seen gathering on the ground of my … Continued
Every evening starting at around 1800h, the Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis), mostly juveniles, with some adults, will gather in my ceram palms (Rhopaloblaste ceramica) (above, below). Once on the fronds of the palm, they move about the fronds, sometimes … Continued
The soft boards sealing the strip of roof projecting from my neighbour’s house fell off some months ago at two points. I expected either Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) or Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) would claim these roof areas for … Continued
