Its distinct harsh calls preceded its arrival, and the next thing I knew it had landed on the branch.
The keen eyes of the Blyth's Paradise Flycatcher must have already spied its caterpillar prey from afar.
Thursday, 4 December 2025
St Andrew's Cross Spider
* From AI Overview
A cross spider wraps its prey in a silken "cocoon" after it becomes entangled in the web, delivering a paralyzing bite and then swathing the victim in silk for later consumption. This process preserves the prey, which is eaten by the spider when it is ready to feed.
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Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Crested Goshawk
Perhaps this is what it's like, serenity and calm in the face of a threatening storm, for the Crested Goshawk was a picture of one as it quietly perched, even taking time first for a little preen.
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Barred Eagle-Owl
I had thought after its encounter with the intrusive long-tailed macaques the Barred Eagle-Owl would have kept away from this taman. But it was certainly a pleasant surprise to chance upon it again on an overcast morning, huddled, facing towards where I gathered it perceived was the greatest threat, and it was spot on, as metres away, a few macaques were indeed loitering on the ground.
But this time the morning was as peaceful as it would have wished for, perhaps except for me, trying to be as light-footed as possible below, but its instinct kicked in promptly as it was already alerted.
The morning hideout was much better than before, as there was no open view from any angle however I tried for one.
Happy to leave it behind as I walked off, the gathering clouds threatening to burst any time.
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