Hooded Pitta ( Pitta sordida ) 16.5 - 19 cm

Pittas are one of the more popular species which birders and bird watchers would travel miles to try and get a sight of or to photograph them. In some cases the 'chase' was successful whilst others return empty handed. That's the name of the game. Nature is so unpredictable. 

I had the good fortune of meeting the Hooded Pitta (a rare bird) on my very first search. Here are a few pics to share..  

Silver-eared Mesia ( Leiotrix argebtauris ) 16-18 cm

This is one specie which is commonly found in Frasers Hill and some montane environment. The colors of it's plumage are so vibrant it never fails to attract the attention of birders and bird watchers. Usaually seen in flocks of between 6 to as many as 20 birds or more. 

Common Flame-backed Woodpecker ( Dinopiam javanense ) 28-30 cm

The pair of woodpeckers suddenly made their appearance out of no where and were perched on the branch of a low level tree. They were in deep focus pecking the tree branch for grubs etc and did not take notice of my approach. After a few minutes the male flew towards a dried up drain and stayed  by the river bask. Very unusual landing as Woodpeckers very come down to ground level. The female flew to a near by tree and continued to forage.

                                         The Male

                                        The Female

Green-backed Flycatcher ( Ficedula elisae ) 13 - 13.5 cm

This is a migrant and just like the other bird species which seek temporary respite from the cold winter months in their homelands will be returning home soon. I was fortunate to get wind of this bird from a friend. Without hesitation I made a quick trip to the location where this bird was reported seen. The male did not disappoint and after some half hour of waiting it appeared and stayed long enough to be recorded. The female however is more 'shy' preferring to stay out of sight. I would like to try my luck to record the female sometime soon. 

Here are pics of the Male bird.