BK birds by night

 I was absolutely thrilled when Steven Wong aka the Frogman, Bukit Kiara's very own herpetologist made known that he has a collection of birds captured during his night venture and research up and about the hill, I couldn't wait to lay my hands on these images.

And what a stunning collection, birds that we are familiar with by daylight now take on the night hues.

And with all gratitude I happily add these to my record of avian count for the bukit which now exceeds 80 including both local and migrant birds.

And so with special thanks to Steven, I am most delighted to parade these birds as follows:

The nocturnal ones looking truly at home, the time of day or rather night when they are naturally out - the Barred Eagle Owl and Buffy Fish Owl, notwithstanding that these birds have been sighted occasionally during the day by lucky hikers and cyclists.

This Oriental Scops Owl is definitely a gem of a find, and I've only ever being merely 'lucky' enough to hear and glimpse its presence in the dark too, shortly following Steven's sighting.

A terrific encounter with the Large-tailed Nightjar on two different perches.

Beautiful shots of sub-adult birds like the Common Emerald Dove and Greater Racket-tailed Drongo looking sufficiently relaxed, unperturbed and settled into the night.

Also captured were some migrant birds - Brown Shrike, Green-backed Flycatcher, Asian Brown Flycatcher, and perhaps a Dark-sided Flycatcher. 

And so that's how birds sleep!!

One of the best prized captures must be the Blue-winged Pitta that could be heard in numerous places during the day but has so far eluded my camera despite one being mere feet away (responding to a playback call)!

Once again, my deepest appreciation to Steven for his fantastic collection.  And here's hoping that he keeps them coming!