Common Hill Myna

Glossy and hardly black, striking with bright orangey bill, deep yellow head wattles, and yellow legs, these Common Hill Mynas can sure entertain visually and aurally, with its wide repertoire of whistles, shrieks, and astoundingly, throaty vocals that sounded like mumbling, rumbling or gurgling- all that contribute to their being prized caged birds.

A symphony for the morning!

Certainly not a common scene, them feeding on the fruits this Knema sp tree.

Asian Openbill

It's a case of seeing one, and more, and more, but it was still a surprise to see one in the bukit, a first then.

Moving stealthily along the water edge, this one could almost be missed if it had not moved.

Black Bat Flower

It's the season of black bat flowers (Tacca chantrieri) in the bukit, as one easily comes across a row of them, or in a cluster.

This one is probably the start of a bloom.

All images were by mobile phone which was the easiest way to acquire these images as some of the plants were in balance-defying locations.

With the flowers beckoning at almost every pause, it was also a challenge to not stop for a pic!

Grey Wagtail

 The presence, or return of this adult Grey Wagtail probably wrapped up this season of sighting of wagtails, one of which has been more of sub-adults.

Perhaps, this was one of the new young adults, ready to return home.

Barred Eagle-Owl

 Familiarity does not breed contempt, instead in this case excitement, and even protectionism.

Common Hill Mynas

When the Common Hill Mynas called, whistled, shrieked, one paid heed as the park echoed with an amazing vocal range.

Time for some self-grooming whilst the mate continued to cry out.

But not the least fazed, as the cries must surely be targeted at these recalcitrant two who absolutely paid no heed, and carried on their own silent foray across the other side of the park.