Red-bearded Bee-eater in Action @ Inobong Substation, Penampang, Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia

Red-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis amictus) is a colorful, active and attractive bird can be found in Inobong Substation, Penampang, Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia.

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 1600, F 5.6, EV -0.7. 

Inobong Substation is part of Crocker Range National Park which is the largest national park in Sabah. The place needs no introduction to the world, especially well-known to the nature lovers, hikers and jungle trekkers. Located in the district of Penampang, South-east of Sabah, island of Borneo, East Malaysia, some 18 km from the capital city, Kota Kinabalu. It can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International Airport through winding mountainous road. Due to it high elevation, weather in the Substation is very unpredictable. 

The Substation has the most diversified treasures, both flora and fauna, including more than 200 species of bird and 100 species of mammal. Although the place is small, to cater for both local and foreign tourists, there are some basic rest-house, chalets and camping ground for rent. 

For bird lovers, Inobong Substation certainly is the place to test your passion and perseverance in getting the best from the rain forest of Borneo. Some target birds include many species of Sunbirds, Trogons, Borneon Whistling Thrush, Babblers, Warblers, Barbets, Flowerpeckers, Flycatchers, Drongos, Owls, Partridges, Whitehead's Broadbill, Bornean Treepie just to name a few.

Mountain Imperial Pigeon @ Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia

Mountain Imperial Pigeon (Ducula badia) is another colorful, cute and attractive bird can be found in Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia.

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 1600, F 5.6, EV -0.7.

Kinabalu Park needs no introduction to the world, especially well-known to the nature lovers. Located in the district of Ranau, west coast of Sabah, island of Borneo, East Malaysia, some 90 km from the capital city, Kota Kinabalu. Kinabalu Park is the first Malaysia's World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO. It can be reached in approximately 2.5 hours by bus or car from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. 

The park has the most diversified treasures, with more than 4,500 species of flora and fauna, including more than 300 species of bird and 100 species of mammal.

Kinabalu Park covers 754 square kilometers surrounding the infamous Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Borneo island. Other main attractions in the area include, Poring hot spring and Desa dairy farm. There are abundant accommodation, food and daily needs of all kind around the area.    

For bird lovers, Kinabalu park certainly is the place to test your passion and perseverance in getting the best from the rain forest of Borneo. Some target birds include many species of Sunbirds, White-headed Trogon, Bornean Whistling Thrush, Babblers, Flowerpeckers, Flycatchers, Drongos, Owls, Whitehead's Broadbill, Bornean Treepie just to name a few.

Hairy-backed Bulbul [Juvenile] @ Bukit Rengit, Lanchang, Pahang, Malaysia

Hairy-backed Bulbul (Tricholestes criniger) is a very fast, attractive and active bird among many hundreds of birds can be found at Bukit Rengit, Lanchang. It can be found in the forest, along the road leading to the Deerland Park.

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 3200, F 5.6, EV -0.7.  

Bukit Rengit, Lanchang is yet another popular birding place in Pahang, Malaysia. Lanchang is a small town located some 120 km from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. It can be reached in approximately one and half hour by car. The birding place located at Bukit Rengit not far from Deerland Park.  Other attraction to Lanchang is the elephant sanctuary.

 

It is certainly another wonderful birding destinations as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The main target birds in Bukit Rengit include Malkoha, Hooded Pitta and Malayan Pitta, different types of Babblers, different types of Trogons and different types of Bulbul just to name a few.