Malaysian partridge (Arborophila campbelli) of Frasers Hill

Ferruginous Partridge (Caloperdix oculeus).

     New life bring new hope for this species which is classified in the IUCN Red List of Threatened    Species.

'At Home with Nature'

                                          Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)

'On The Prowl'

                                                    Asian Monitor Lizard

'Command Station'

                             Changeable hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus), pale morph.

'Me First Mommy!'

                                Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

White-thighed Surili (Presbytis siamensis)

This morning 11th June 2017 @ Taman Rimba Kiara, TTDI, KL. White-thighed Surili (Presbytis siamensis). It is classified in the IUCN Red List as NT or Near Threatened. Observed 3 individuals, possible a family of 2 adults and a juvenile. The last time I saw this species was some years ago in Bkt. Kiara itself and also at the back of Wisma Bakti. A very good reason to highlight the importance of Bkt Kiara and the surrounding forest and parks as a conservation site for this species of primate. Unlike the Long-tailed Macaques it is not normal for these 'shy' primates to visit public parks. A possible reason could be a lack of food source in Bkt Kiara which made it necessary for them to venture out of the safety of the forest to an open park in search of food. The three were observed feeding, but only just briefly.

Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting)

Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting) hunting for it's lunch. Note the size of it's beak vis-a-vis it's body. Do not underestimate the ability of this 16 centimetres (6.3 in) long kingfisher to swallow large size prey.

Barred eagle-owl (Bubo sumatranus) in deep 💤💤💤

Tropical Swallow Tail moth (Lyssa zampa) @ The Nest, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia.

Ambulyx substrigilis - common name Hawk Moth @ The Nest, Maxwell Hill, Taiping, Perak.

Asian Paradise Flycatcher, white morph @ Kubah NP, Sarawak, Malaysia. A male with an average tail length.

Beautiful male Malaysian Moon moth (Actias maenas) @ The Nest, Maxwell Hill, Taiping, Perak.

Long-tailed Parakeet @ Taiping Lake Gardens, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia.

Oriental pratincole (Glareola maldivarum).

                             Adult in breeding plumage. Malim Nawar, Perak. Looking dignified.

Uniquely shaped pitcher plants (Nepenthes ampullaria) in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo.

Anthurium flower @ Maxwell Hill, Taiping, Perak

Anthurium flower @ Maxwell Hill, Taiping, Perak. Common names include tailflower, flamingo flower and laceleaf. Commercially captivated and used by florists for flower arrangement.

Vietnam sojourn - star birds and much more!

After over 2 months planning for our first trip to Vietnam we were all set (almost) and on our way to the KLIA for our Malindo Air flight to HCMC. The six of us ladened with our equipments and food, yes food were all quite happy with the baggage allowance of 30 kgs! A very generous offer from a new airline determined to give the bigger and longer established players a good run for their money. We had a good fare too having booked 21/2 month ahead of our scheduled trip.    

'Solitude'

Bunga Kantan (Etlingera Elatior) aka torch ginger is the most beautiful, wild and edible flower in the rainforest of Malaysia. The scientific name is Etlingera Elatior. In the picture is a bud.

Emperor Moth @ The Nest, Maxwell Hill, Taiping, Perak.