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.

Wednesday 27 December 2017

Dollarbird returns

It is good to see the Dollarbird back in the taman although my first sighting is far from satisfactory.  The bird has not ventured to perch lower yet.  I have also not been able to get it in flight, to capture that single white spot under the wing, which resembles a dollar coin and for which it's named.
   The bird is known to be seen more often in coastal areas or places with lots of coconut trees.  Also, it can be both a resident or migrant.
  The numerous insects seen in the frame did not seem to interest this bird, probably because Dollarbirds are known to prefer hard shell flying insects.



Moving in for a closer look, which should do for the time being.  Definitely in need of sharper images at next encounter.





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