Taman Rimba Kiara is a little green gem located in a corner of the TTDI residential area. The above flowering tree, the firmiana malayana or mata lembu, flashes in testimony to man's care-less-ness - it's one of only two trees in the park that had flowered, since then the tree had been chopped down.

Saturday 30 September 2017

Shrike and Flycatcher

The migratory season for birds escaping winter up north has truly started and the taman is beginning to see its fair share of such birds.  Because of the beautiful spread of trees and layout of the taman, the birds can be viewed at eye level, and they are truly gorgeous up close.

 The Tiger Shrike was so confiding that I could have walked around it and almost touched it.  In fact, it was perched so unexpectedly low that I almost missed it.  Really cute and captivating up close, especially so with tiny raindrops over it!






Then I saw the Brown-streaked Flycatcher flying low for its prey, and then to perch close down for stunning images.  Such elegance!

 A birder couldn't have asked for more!






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