The Garnet Pitta (Erythropitta granatina) is definitely one of the most beautiful birds to look for in Taman Negara Sungai Relau, Merapoh. Years ago, this was one of the more reliable places to find this stunning pitta. Birders regularly visited the area, keeping track of … Continue readingGarnet Pitta at Taman Negara Merapoh – Still Worth the Wait!
Managed to get some nice shots of this Brown Wood Owl (Strix leptogrammica) during the daytime at Fraser’s Hill. This owl is mostly active at night, so finding one during the day can be quite challenging. They usually rest quietly in the trees, well hidden … Continue readingBrown Wood Owl at Fraser’s Hill
The Lesser Shortwing is a very small bird, but surprisingly, it has a really loud call. I photographed this male in Fraser’s Hill. I’ve heard this species many times here, and once you know the call, it’s quite easy to recognise when you hear it … Continue readingMale and Female Lesser Shortwing
This Changeable Hawk-Eagle was unusually active that day. I’m still not sure what triggered it, but it was definitely not happy with people being around. It kept flying towards us and trying to attack. At one point, it came at me hard enough to tear … Continue readingA Very Angry Changeable Hawk-Eagle
I found this Brown Boobook resting quietly during the day. At first, it was the bright yellow eyes that caught my attention. Then I noticed the perch and knew I had to get a few shots. The mossy branch, clean background and soft light all … Continue readingBrown Boobook — A Quiet Encounter