Paradise-Flycatchers

When the frenzy is doubled, tripled, one would be torn between to concentrate on counting or capturing images.

Three I would reckon, one that remained mainly in the upper canopy whilst two others were busily pursuing one another when not on perch.

And going by their profiles, one could probably be a Japanese or now known as Black Paradise-Flycatcher.

Amur Paradise-Flycatcher

 At times mesmerising, thrilling, at times frustrating, its vortex of acrobatic moves inevitably pulled one into its frenzy.

The presence of an Amur Paradise-Flycatcher in the taman is uncommon, what more a male that teased with a promise of a future long tail feather.

So with utmost patience and high hope, the trigger was poised!

A respite before it resumed as before.

Much later, an unexpected find, to chance upon it again, briskly dipping in the river, another teaser movement that was all too soon over, and failing at foraging before it fled.

Amur Paradise-Flycatcher

 A flash of brown, a flow of adrenaline, the season suggests a Paradise-Flycatcher, evoking a familiar emotion year after year when this species is spotted.

Indeed, an Amur Paradis-Flycatcher upon close examination, speeding in, typically in a birdwave comprising a flycatcher-shrike, a warbler, a sunbird, among others.  

As usual the frenzy was infectious for the watcher/photographer trapped delirious trying to capture the best moments.  

Ahhh, but, for now, perhaps the best is yet to come.

Trivia (AI)

Extract

A bird that inspires cultural myths and symbolic folklore across Asia due to its ethereal, flowing tail streamers and fairy-like appearance in flight.

For example, in Chinese folklore, long-tailed paradise-flycatchers represent longevity because their long tails mirror the concept of length and enduring time.

In parts of South Asia, closely related paradise-flycatchers are called Swargiya Pakshi (heavenly birds) because their drifting, ribbon-like tails resemble celestial threads connecting earth to the sky.