Sunday 31 May 2020

Collared Kingfisher Feeding @ Pulau Indah Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) or Mangrove Kingfisher is a colorful, attractive and very fast action bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Pulau Indah Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Collared Kingfisher is a residence bird to Pulau Indah. The bird can be found on the beach a long the main roads in the island.

Bird feeding the chick is one the most interesting, exciting yet challenging scene to be photographed as the bird is very active. It only gives few seconds window to capture the most amazing scene of nature. 

Pulau Indah Klang is yet another wonderful birding destinations in Selangor, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds and has become migratory birds' destination too. The island has large area of mangrove forest, seashore, streams and lowland forest. Pulau Indah Klang is a popular weekend destination to the local for family get away, fishing, sailing, kite flying and even drone flying. Small number of accommodations, local food and recreational activities are provided along the seashore of the island. 

Pulau Indah Klang can be reached in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur city center by car, passing through the bridge connecting the mainland and the island. The island has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Pulau Indah includes different types of kingfisher, woodpeckers, land birds, shrikes, kites, pigeons, egrets and herons just to name a few.






















 
 

 

8 comments:

  1. Masyaallah this is the most magnificent moment you captured. Haven't seen anything like this for your Kingfisher so far. Congrats Encik Joe.

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    1. You are right Enrich Bliss. For Kingfisher that was the first time for me to capture feeding too. Full of excitement and tension too while waiting for the few second window period.

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  2. Tension? I guess this time you were very happy when you left your house for Pulau Indah. The verdicts were so splendid, though.

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    1. Yes. that is because to much anxiety while waiting the bird to come. As always, thank you very much for your support and encouragement dear friend.

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  3. I like the 4th last photo. So stunning seeing how she spreading her wings and hanging on the tree.

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    1. Thank you very much for your visit and kind words dear friend. These were action filled Kingfisher.

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    1. Many thanks for your visit and kind words dear friend. Happy birding.

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