Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Siamese Pied Starling aka. Siamese Pied Myna [Pair] @ Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Siamese Pied Starling aka. Siamese Pied Myna (Gracupica floweri) is a colorful, attractive and very fast action bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. Siamese Pied Starling is a residence bird to Serdang. The bird can be found on the trees around the lake and along the forest edges.

Serdang 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 area has large man-made lakes, forest and savanna. 

Serdang can be reached in approximately less than one hour from Kuala Lumpur city center by car. The area has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Serdang includes different types of kingfisher, woodpeckers, land birds, shrikes, kites, pigeons, egrets, munias, prinias, darters and herons just to name a few.

















Large Niltava Juvenile [Male] @ Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

Large Niltava (Niltava grandisJuvenile [Male]  is another colorful, attractive and very fast bird among few hundred species of birds can be found in Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Malaysia. The bird can be found on the tree branches along the roads at the Hill. 

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 1250, F 6.3, EV -1.0.

Fraser's Hill is definitely one of the best birding destinations in Malaysia and in Asia as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The hill covers a large area of tropical rain forest, waterfalls, trekking and streams. There are abundant accommodations, food and recreational activities provided at the HillIt can be reached in approximately two hours from Kuala Lumpur by car.

Fraser's Hill has the largest bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders from all over the world to be there. The main target birds in Fraser's Hill include different types laughingthrush, broadbills, cuckoos, flycathers, woodpackers, barbets, babblers, Niltavas, Minivets and Trogons just to name a few. 

As part of it's promotion and global recognition, Fraser's Hill holds Fraser's Hill International Bird Race annually. The hill is truly a heaven for bird and nature lovers.














Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Grey-rumped Treeswift Feeding @ Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia

Grey-rumped Treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis) is yet another colorful, active and attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia. It can be found in the forest at the Hill.

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.  

Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi is certainly another wonderful birding destinations as it is a residence to many exotic birds. Although the area is not as large as Fraser's Hill, but the bird population and density certainly entice many birders to be there. The main target birds in Berjaya Hill include Partridge, Mountain Peacock, Orange-breasted Trogon, Orange-headed Thrush, Silver-breasted Broadbill just to name a few. Berjaya Hill can be reached by car in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur. 

To enter Berjaya Hill, an entrance fee of RM16 or approximately USD4 per person will be collected at the foothill. The Hill is open for guests from 9.30 a.m. onward. Since Berjaya Hill is also a popular destinations for family get away especially during weekend, be there early and wait for the desire lighting to come and search for the exotic birds.

Feeding by Male Whiskered Treeswift













Feeding by Female Grey-rumped Treeswift








Malayan Whistling Thrush @ Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

Malayan Whistling Thrush (Myophonus robinsoniis another colorful, attractive and very fast bird among few hundred species of birds can be found in Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Malaysia. The bird can be found on the tree branches along the roads at the Hill. 

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 1250, F 6.3, EV -1.0.

Fraser's Hill is definitely one of the best birding destinations in Malaysia and in Asia as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The hill covers a large area of tropical rain forest, waterfalls, trekking and streams. There are abundant accommodations, food and recreational activities provided at the HillIt can be reached in approximately two hours from Kuala Lumpur by car.

Fraser's Hill has the largest bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders from all over the world to be there. The main target birds in Fraser's Hill include different types laughingthrush, broadbills, cuckoos, flycathers, woodpackers, barbets, babblers, Niltavas, Minivets and Trogons just to name a few. 

As part of it's promotion and global recognition, Fraser's Hill holds Fraser's Hill International Bird Race annually. The hill is truly a heaven for bird and nature lovers.