Wednesday, 8 July 2020

Golden-throated Barbet @ Bukit Cincin, Ulu Kali, Pahang, Malaysia

Golden-throated Barbet (Psilopogon franklinii) is a colorful, attractive and very active bird among many birds can be found at Bukit Cincin, Pahang, Malaysia. Golden-throated Barbet is a residence bird to the hill. It can be found in the forest edges along the road of Bukit Cincin.

Bukit Cincin also known as Ulu Kali to many locals is another popular highland birding destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is located some 56 km for the capital city, Kuala Lumpur and it can be reached in approximately one hour by car. Due to its high altitude, birding may be hinder by the present of mist, especially in the early morning. Hence, be patient and wait for the mist to go away. Be prepared for very chilled weather too. 

Bukit Cincin is a residence to many exotic birds, including different type of Flycatchers, Bulbuls, Nilvatas, Flowerpeckers, Barbets, Cuckoos and Magpies just to name a few and many migratory birds during the month of November to April every year.





















Monday, 6 July 2020

Large Cuckooshrike Feeding @ Bukit Cincin, Ulu Kali, Pahang, Selangor

Large Cuckooshrike (Coracina macei) is an attractive, fast moving and very active bird among many birds can be found at Bukit Cincin, Pahang, Malaysia. Large Cuckooshrike is a residence bird to the hill. It can be found in the forest edges along the road of Bukit Cincin.

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. 

Bukit Cincin also known as Ulu Kali to many locals is another popular highland birding destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is located some 56 km for the capital city, Kuala Lumpur and it can be reached in approximately one hour by car. Due to its high altitude, birding may be hinder by the present of mist, especially in the early morning. Hence, be patient and wait for the mist to go away. Be prepared for very chilled weather too. 

Bukit Cincin is a residence to many exotic birds, including different type of Flycatchers, Bulbuls, Nilvatas, Flowerpeckers, Barbets, Cuckoos and Magpies just to name a few and many migratory birds during the month of November to April every year.














Sunday, 5 July 2020

Common Flameback Woodpecker In Flight @ Taman TAR Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia

Common Flameback Woodpecker (Dinopium javanense) is a very colorful, attractive and active residence bird can be found in Taman Tun Abdul Razak aka. Taman TAR Ampang. It can be found in the vegetation along the road at the hill.

Taman Tun Abdul Razak (TAR) is a hill located in town of Ampang, Selangor. The hill can be reached in less than half hour drive from Kuala Lumpur City Center. 

The hill is an important place for family and children activities, walking, jogging and cycling. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary. 

Taman TAR has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 30 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of coucals, woodpeckers, falconet, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few.














Saturday, 4 July 2020

Lesser Shortwing Feeding @ Bukit Cincin, Ulu Kali, Pahang, Malaysia

Lesser Shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris) is yet another cute, attractive and very active bird among many birds can be found at Bukit Cincin, Pahang, Malaysia. Lesser Shortwing is a residence bird to the hill. It can be found in the forest edges along the road of Bukit Cincin.

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. 

Bukit Cincin also known as Ulu Kali to many locals is another popular highland birding destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is located some 56 km for the capital city, Kuala Lumpur and it can be reached in approximately one hour by car. Due to its high altitude, birding may be hinder by the present of mist, especially in the early morning. Hence, be patient and wait for the mist to go away. Be prepared for very chilled weather too. 

Bukit Cincin is a residence to many exotic birds, including different type of Flycatchers, Bulbuls, Nilvatas, Flowerpeckers and Magpies just to name a few and many migratory birds during the month of November to April every year.