An iora 'gets away'

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Sometimes it's easy to spot a nest, yet not so easy to track the bird's progress if it's way up high and foliage grows dense easily, and such is the case with this Common Iora.  

For a few days it was easily visible but a week later, it was conveniently hidden away by leaves that grew and seem to glue together providing a perfect curtain for the nest.  On the brighter side, it's a blessing because ioras are a favourite of poachers because of their melodic calls.