A-warbling then and gone

 Here's to the first glimpse of the Eastern-crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus coronatus) that came in a bird wave.  Caught up in the rush of a bird wave it was more than a challenge to even spot, nevertheless it was spotted!. For now, suffice to know that it has arrived.

When it forages alone as it would when it spends the rest of its time here before it leaves end of the migratory season, spotting and photographing it would usually be easier.

Refresher (extract mybis):
Order - Passeriformes
Family - Phylloscopidea
Genus - Phylloscopus
Specific epithet - coronatus, Temminck & Schlegel, 1847)
Common name: Eastern Crowned Leaf Warbler, Eastern Crowned Warbler, Eastern-crowned Warbler, Eastern Crowned-warbler, Cekup Dahan, Cekup Daun Tongkeng Kuning)
Status: Least Concern

05/2024

Just having fun

The Common Flameback Woodpecker just wanna have fun, and even if it's with a fig fruit between its beak, and nothing else!

Anti-climax!

 

Just having a-preen

The resident Stripe-throated Bulbuls are highly productive as there's always a steady stream of off-springs seen on a regular basis.  No complaints though!

But these are still very shy birds that flee upon approaching.

And they blend so well into the litter and would be missed if not for their foraging antics.

And days later, the party of four were spotted again.

Always 'paradise' to see it

 Characteristically, the male Amur Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone incei) arrived in a bird wave, foraged amidst the din and frenzy, from tree to tree.  Familiar with its behaviour now, it was not difficult to keep up with its flights, the only bane being this bird always kept to mid and upper canopy.  Occasionally it consented to lower branches.

Refresher (extract mybis):
Order - Passeriformes
Family - Monarchidae
Genius - Terpsiphone
Specific epithet - incei (Gould, 1852)
Common name: Amur Paradise Flycatcher, Chinese Paradise-flycatcher, Sambar Ekor Panjang Amur)
Status: Least Concern

04/2024

Having glimpsed what was thought to be extended central tail feathers it was a frantic rush to try and get a confirmation before it took leave.

It's a bird one cannot have enough of its presence or images.

Looking at the abrasions on the lower cheeks and down to the sides of its neck, and what's left of its extended tail feathers, one could safely assume that it had just nested, the tail a remain of its breeding plumage and the markings acquired during nest building.

And in the same birdwave was also spotted a female (or first winter?), much higher up and was unfortunately not sighted again.

Hardly a happy 'strike'

 It has been one long-distance relationship after another, and as exasperating, short-term too!

And here's another, the Tiger Shrike (Lanius tigrinus) that got spooked by the sudden appearance of long-tailed macaques, not to re-emerge.

Refresher (extract mybis):

Order - Passeriformes

Family - Laniidae

Genius - Lanius

Specific epithet - tigrinus (Drapiez, 1828)

Common name: Thick-billed Shrike, Tiger Shrike, Tiger Strike, Tirjub Harimau, Tirjub Rimau

Status: Least Concern

03/2024

As I was passing by

A challenge, a tease as this couple refused to leave the comfort of the shade.

 

As I was passing by

 

A sight for sore eye, notwithstanding.

Young and playful

 Calling, calling, calling

Came, but a most unbefitting, clumsy landing.

Not the best of spots after all.

Happy?

Obviously not.

One more move?

Restless again.

No breather needed.

A momentary repose.

And as dark clouds gathered.

Alone again.