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.

Tuesday 19 June 2018

Nesting Bulbul, Part 3

There were two chicks as expected.

5 June

It was simply fascinating to watch the chicks quivering for food, and also the way the adult feed the chicks, putting the catch right into the chicks' throats.  Sometimes the adult looked like it couldn't decide which chick to feed first.

7 June


The chicks were ever hungry, wanting to be fed throughout the day.  In fact feeding seemed like less than fifteen minutes' apart.


As usual, the adult trying to intimidate me when it noticed my presence.


I realised that it had been only three days ago that I noticed the start of the feeding frenzy, and oh mine, how the chicks had grown!

8 June




Feathers on the chicks were more visible now.
10 June

Man or beast, every parent loves its young.  This Bulbul is no less loving.

12 June


The chicks grew fast as feathers became thicker, and their features are more developed and distinct now.


It's not a surprise with the intense daily feeding that the chicks grew rapidly.

13 June

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