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Costa Rica series | 哥斯达黎加生态行 | liewwk Nature – 25 [update 20260430]

another new collection from me

1. Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, 棕鸺鹠, 赤褐鵂鶹, Glaucidium brasilianum, アカスズメフクロウ

2. Lesser Ground-Cuckoo, 小地鹃, 小地鵑, Morococcyx erythropygus, チビミチバシリ

3. Black-and-white Owl, 斑眉林鸮, 珠眉叫鴞, Strix nigrolineata, シロクロヒナフクロウ

4. White-throated Magpie-Jay, 白喉鹊鸦, 鵲鴉, Cyanocorax formosus, カンムリサンジャク

5. Unspotted Saw-whet Owl, 无斑棕榈鬼鸮, 無斑棕櫚鬼鴞, Aegolius ridgwayi, メキシコキンメフクロウ

6. White-breasted Wood-Wren, 白胸林鹩, 白胸林鷦鷯, Henicorhina leucosticta, ムナジロモリミソサザイ

7. Sunbittern, 日鳽, 日鳽, Eurypyga helias, ジャノメドリ

8. Resplendent Quetzal, 凤尾绿咬鹃, 鳳尾綠咬鵑, Pharomachrus mocinno, カザリキヌバネドリ

9. Boat-billed Heron, 船嘴鹭, 船嘴鷺, Cochlearius cochlearius, ヒロハシサギ

10. White-collared Manakin, 白头娇鹟, 白領侏儒鳥, Manacus candei, ムナジロマイコドリ

11. Sungrebe, 日鷉, 日鷉, Heliornis fulica, アメリカヒレアシ

12. Black-crested Coquette, 黑冠蜂鸟, 黑冠蜂鳥, Lophornis helenae, クロツノユウジョハチドリ

13. Crested Owl, 冠鸮, 冠鴞, Lophostrix cristata, カンムリズク

14. Keel-billed Toucan, 厚嘴巨嘴鸟, 隆嘴鵎鵼, Ramphastos sulfuratus, サンショクキムネオオハシ

15. Three-wattled Bellbird, 肉垂钟伞鸟, 肉垂鐘雀, Procnias tricarunculatus, ヒゲドリ

16. Spectacled Owl, 眼镜鸮, 眼鏡鴞, Pulsatrix perspicillata, メガネフクロウ

17. Collared Forest-Falcon, 领林隼, 領林隼, Micrastur semitorquatus, クビワモリハヤブサ

18. Great Tinamou, 大䳍, 大共鳥, Tinamus major, オオシギダチョウ

19. Yellow-throated Toucan, 黑嘴巨嘴鸟, 黃喉鵎鵼, Ramphastos ambiguus, ニショクキムネオオハシ

20. Red-capped Manakin, 红顶娇鹟, 紅頂侏儒鳥, Ceratopipra mentalis, キモモマイコドリ

21. Baird’s Trogon, 拜氏美洲咬鹃, 貝爾德氏美洲咬鵑, Trogon bairdii, パナマハグロキヌバネドリ

22. Montezuma Oropendola, 褐拟椋鸟, 褐色擬椋鳥, オオツリスドリ

23. Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher, 长尾丝鹟, 長尾絲鶲, Ptiliogonys caudatus, オナガレンジャクモドキ

24. Acorn Woodpecker, 橡树啄木鸟, 橡樹啄木, Melanerpes formicivorus, ドングリキツツキ

25. Common Potoo, 林鸱, 灰林鴟, Nyctibius griseus, ハイイロタチヨタカ

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update 202603

Our Costa Rica birding adventure is officially underway. We spent a pre-tour day at the hotel to adjust to the time difference and managed to photograph about 25 species right on the grounds, including this charming little owl. On the first official day of the tour, we spotted and photographed 65 species, featuring this same owl in an impressively spirited pose. We have encountered so many incredible species and captured so many great shots already. Stay tuned for more updates.

我们的哥斯达黎加观鸟之旅正式开启。为了缓解时差，我们先在酒店休息了一天，期间在酒店内就拍摄到了约25种鸟类，其中包括这只可爱的小鸺鹠。在行程的第一天，我们共观测并拍摄到了65种鸟类，再次记录下了这只鸺鹠神采奕奕的身影。这里有太多精彩的物种和照片，请持续关注我们的后续更新。

2. Lesser Ground-Cuckoo, 小地鹃, 小地鵑, Morococcyx erythropygus, チビミチバシリ

update 202603

Day 5 of our Costa Rica birding expedition and we have already photographed 151 species. We have encountered so many incredible birds, including this remarkable, secretive Lesser Ground-Cuckoo. Its behavior reminds me of the other two species I have photographed; it calls and then moves like a ghost—approaching silently, but jumping into the trees to call again once it is alert. What an amazing day and a stunning bird. I am so grateful to our local guide for their expertise and for giving us a second chance to track down this bird.

这是我们哥斯达黎加观鸟之旅的第5天，目前已经拍摄到了151种鸟类。我们见到了许多优秀的鸟种，其中包括这只令人惊叹且行踪隐秘的小地鹃。它的行为和我之前拍摄过的另外两种地鹃很像，发出鸣叫后便如同幽灵般悄无声息地靠近，但在警觉时会跳上树枝再次鸣叫。真是精彩的一天，感谢我们的当地向导对我们的信任，并给了我们第二次机会去寻找这只美丽的鸟。

3. Black-and-white Owl, 斑眉林鸮, 珠眉叫鴞, Strix nigrolineata, シロクロヒナフクロウ

update 202603

On our way back to the hotel after a boat ride, our guide heard an owl calling. We rushed over with limited light and soon spotted this beautiful Black-and-white Owl perched right by the roadside. Such a stunning bird.

乘船游览后在返回酒店的途中，我们的向导听到了一声猫头鹰的叫声。尽管光线有限，我们还是迅速赶了过去，很快就发现这只美丽的斑眉林鸮就站在路边。真是太漂亮了。

4. White-throated Magpie-Jay, 白喉鹊鸦, 鵲鴉, Cyanocorax formosus, カンムリサンジャク

update 202603

This is one of those common yet incredibly beautiful birds to photograph. On the second day of our tour, we managed to spot it twice, capturing lovely moments both times. It is now day seven, and we have photographed 206 species. As we begin the highland portion of the trip, we just successfully found the primary target for everyone on the tour: the Resplendent Quetzal. More to come soon.

这定是一种常见却又极具拍摄美感的鸟类。在行程的第二天，我们成功两次目击到它，并每次都留下了精彩的摄影瞬间。今天是第七天，我们已经拍摄到了206种鸟类。随着高地行程的开启，我们刚刚带领大家捕捉到了本次行程的核心目标：凤尾绿咬鹃。更多精彩敬请期待。

5. Unspotted Saw-whet Owl, 无斑棕榈鬼鸮, 無斑棕櫚鬼鴞, Aegolius ridgwayi, メキシコキンメフクロウ

update 202603

We’re offering a special tour led by expert local guides to track down one of the region’s rarest owls. Our latest outing was a huge success—in just two hours, we spotted two mammals, one owl, and one nightjar. Although the owl was vocal, it remained shy and difficult to spot on the forest trails. Fortunately, through persistence and teamwork, almost everyone in the group managed to capture photos of it at different locations. Great effort by the whole team.

这是与当地导游合作推出的特别行程。我们尝试寻找这种稀有的鸮类，并期待其他的惊喜。事实证明我们非常幸运，在短短两小时内就发现了两种哺乳动物、一种鸮和一种夜鹰。

尽管这种鸮的叫声很响亮，但它们非常害羞，在森林小径中很难看清。不过由于大家的努力，除了其中一人外，所有人都在不同的位置成功拍摄到了它的照片。大家辛苦了。

6. White-breasted Wood-Wren, 白胸林鹩, 白胸林鷦鷯, Henicorhina leucosticta, ムナジロモリミソサザイ

update 202601

It was a freezing morning at around –6°C. We went to Napa Lake mainly to revisit some good memories from years ago. After waiting for a beautiful sunrise, I was almost ready to return to the car when I suddenly heard a bird calling very close by. The bird stayed low to the ground, barely moving—likely due to the cold—with ice clearly visible around it.

I managed to capture some close shots, and that moment became the happiest highlight of this casual, relaxing trip to Yunnan.

清晨气温低至约零下 6°C。这次只是来到纳帕海，重温多年前到访时的美好回忆。看完日出后，正准备返回车上时，突然听到附近传来鸟叫声。那只鸟几乎贴近地面，一动不动，应该是因为天气太冷，周围还能看到结冰的痕迹。

能够近距离拍到它，成了这趟云南轻松休闲之旅中最开心、最难忘的时刻。

7. Sunbittern, 日鳽, 日鳽, Eurypyga helias, ジャノメドリ

update 202603

This bird was one of our trip’s main targets! We initially found one on its nest, but everyone was hoping to see its famous wing display. We decided to spend some extra time searching, and luckily, it didn’t take long to find another one. It put on a spectacular show, spreading its beautiful wings for us several times.

这是我们此次行程的主要目标之一。起初我们发现了一只正在筑巢的日鳽(Sunbittern)，但大家都想亲眼目睹它展翅的姿态。于是我们在观察完巢穴后决定多花些时间寻找另一只。非常幸运，没过多久我们就遇到了另一只，它还配合地连续展示了几轮那美丽的双翼。

8. Resplendent Quetzal, 凤尾绿咬鹃, 鳳尾綠咬鵑, Pharomachrus mocinno, カザリキヌバネドリ

update 202603

This was another primary target of our tour. We successfully located the bird on our first attempt in the evening, securing fantastic views and photos. Despite the initial success, the group wanted to visit a second site, which provided even better photographic opportunities for this spectacular species. With 8 days remaining, our photo count has reached 308 species, with many more to come.

这是本次行程的另一个主要目标。傍晚时分，我们第一次尝试就成功发现了它，并获得了极佳的观察视角和照片。但大家还是想去第二个地点看看，在那里我们为这种长相惊艳的鸟拍摄到了更完美的照片。行程还剩8天，目前我们已经拍摄到了308种鸟类，精彩仍在继续。

9. Boat-billed Heron, 船嘴鹭, 船嘴鷺, Cochlearius cochlearius, ヒロハシサギ

update 202603

Day 13, we photographed 351 species of bird and managed to have some very excited targets and few more days to go ..

it is one of very special look target of ours Costa Rica 2026 Birding our, we didn’t find one at first location and managed to got this bird at 2nd location almost immediate we start ours river cruise. Such a special look bird ..

哥斯达黎加2026观鸟之旅第13天，我们已经拍摄到了351种鸟类！我们成功记录到了几个令人兴奋的目标鸟种，行程还剩最后几天。

其中一个是我们重点寻找、长相非常独特的鸟种。我们在第一个地点没有找到它，但在第二个地点的河流巡游刚开始时就立刻发现了它。这真是一种长相奇特的鸟类。

10. White-collared Manakin, 白头娇鹟, 白領侏儒鳥, Manacus candei, ムナジロマイコドリ

update 202604

This is the second Manakin species we have encountered, and watching its display was truly amazing. While we didn’t manage to record a video of the performance this time, we will try to share its unique calls and movements with you in the near future.

这是我们遇到的第二种娇鹟，能亲眼目睹它的求偶场展示真的很神奇。虽然这次没能录下展示过程的视频，但我们近期会努力为大家展示它独特的鸣叫声和动作。

11. Sungrebe, 日鷉, 日鷉, Heliornis fulica, アメリカヒレアシ

update 202604

This species was one of our main targets. Although we couldn’t get close, it was a joy to watch it swimming around the same area for quite a while. It is a wonderful bird, though I truly hope to see it perched in the future.

With four days remaining, our count is currently at 360 species photograph. Everyone is feeling the exhaustion from the constant rain and trekking. I hope we all stay strong and healthy to push through these final four days.

这是我们的目标物种之一。虽然无法靠近，但能看到它在同一区域游动多时，已经非常开心了。这种拟鸬鹚真的很奇妙，但真心希望未来能有机会看到它栖息在枝头的样子。

行程还剩四天，目前的记录停留在360种。连日的降雨和徒步让大家都感到疲惫，希望大家都能保持体力和健康，顺利完成最后四天的行程。

12. Black-crested Coquette, 黑冠蜂鸟, 黑冠蜂鳥, Lophornis helenae, クロツノユウジョハチドリ

update 202604

Our Costa Rica trip is almost at its end, and we have photographed 34 species of hummingbirds. This particular bird made everyone very excited. We had hoped it would perch for a clear shot, but it only allowed us to capture it in flight. Our current count stands at 375 species photographed, with about 10 more seen but not caught on camera. Today is our final opportunity to add new species to our list, and we are hoping for the best.

我们的哥斯达黎加之旅即将结束，目前已经拍摄到了34种蜂鸟。这一种蜂鸟让大家都感到非常兴奋。我们原本一直希望它能停栖下来让我们拍摄，但它最终只让我们捕捉到了飞行的画面。我们目前拍摄到的鸟类总数为375种（另有约10种仅记录到目击，未留下照片）。今天是增加新纪录的最后一天，希望能有更多收获。

13. Crested Owl, 冠鸮, 冠鴞, Lophostrix cristata, カンムリズク

update 202604

We photographed nine owl species during this trip, and this pair was one of the easiest encounters — we had them almost immediately upon reaching the location. A local guide led us straight to the tree; he is also a talented local artist with an impressive collection of wildlife photographs and artworks available for sale.

We are now on the way back, rushing to the forests of Malaysia for another assignment. There may not be many opportunities to share photos from this trip, but I will try my best to post a few special highlights.

这次行程我们共拍摄到9种猫头鹰，其中这一对是最容易观察到的之一，几乎一到达地点就顺利见到。当地一位向导直接带我们到它们栖息的树下，他同时也是一位优秀的本地艺术家，拥有不少精彩的野生动物摄影作品，并且也有艺术作品出售。

我们现在正赶回途中，准备前往马来西亚的森林进行下一项拍摄任务。这趟行程可能没有太多时间分享照片，但我会尽量挑选一些特别的作品与大家分享。

14. Keel-billed Toucan, 厚嘴巨嘴鸟, 隆嘴鵎鵼, Ramphastos sulfuratus, サンショクキムネオオハシ

update 202604

This bird keeps its distance from us. While there are one or two spots where Toucans visit feeders, the presence of bananas and papayas in the frame often makes the photos look unnatural. Because of this, most of us struggled to get a good shot until the last few days when this bird finally came down low for us at the forest edge. It was such an excitement for everyone to see this beautiful creature. Most importantly, thank you to everyone for prioritizing the bird’s well-being over the photo. You guys are the best.

巨嘴鸟通常与我们保持距离。虽然有一两个点会有巨嘴鸟飞到喂食点，但照片里出现的香蕉和木瓜会让画面显得有些违和，所以大多数人一直没能拍到理想的照片。直到最后几天，包括这只鸟在内的巨嘴鸟终于在森林边缘低飞靠近我们，大家能近距离看到这种美丽的鸟类都非常兴奋。最后，感谢大家对鸟类的爱护胜过对拍照的追求，你们是最棒的。

15. Three-wattled Bellbird, 肉垂钟伞鸟, 肉垂鐘雀, Procnias tricarunculatus, ヒゲドリ

update 202604

This is a bird that sits at the top of everyone’s bucket list, but upon our arrival in Costa Rica, the local guides informed us they weren’t active. We had nearly given up hope and put this strange-looking species out of our minds. However, as we neared the site, we received an update that they were active again. We decided to take a chance. To our absolute surprise, after only a short walk, we found them. The view improved from twenty meters overhead to an incredible eye-level encounter just two meters away. It was the amazing feeling of a lost opportunity turned into a found treasure.

这是每个人都想看到的鸟，但当我们抵达哥斯达黎加时，当地导游告诉我们它们并不活跃。大家几乎都放弃了，也快忘了这只长相奇特的鸟。但当我们靠近该地点时，当地导游收到更新说它们开始活动了。我们决定试一试。令人惊喜的是，我们只走了很短的一段路就见到了它，甚至最终从头顶上方20米处移动到了2米开外的平视距离。这种失而复得的感觉真好。

16. Spectacled Owl, 眼镜鸮, 眼鏡鴞, Pulsatrix perspicillata, メガネフクロウ

update 202604

The rain was closing in, so we rushed to see this bird immediately after spotting the Crested Owl. Luck was on our side as we found another pair roosting together. We managed to see our Potoo right after this, just before the rain started. What an incredible day for everyone.

大雨将至，我们在看完冠鸮后立即赶往这里。运气很好，我们又见到了一对正在栖息的眼镜鸮。接着我们又看到了林鸱，随后大雨便落了下来。对大家来说，这真是完美的一天。

17. Collared Forest-Falcon, 领林隼, 領林隼, Micrastur semitorquatus, クビワモリハヤブサ

update 202604

This is a truly unique falcon. It has a very fixed routine when leaving its nest. We visited twice, and it followed the exact same method and path both times. It is absolutely amazing to see. This was my first time learning that falcons can nest in tree holes.

这是一只长相奇特的隼。它出巢的路线非常固定。我们去了两次，它都以同样的方式和路径出现。真是太神奇了。这也是我第一次知道隼会在树洞里筑巢。

18. Great Tinamou, 大䳍, 大共鳥, Tinamus major, オオシギダチョウ

update 202604

While some birders prefer solo outings, birding in a group can be a major advantage. While we were all focused on photographing a Great Curassow in the dense forest, Xin Hui spotted a smaller bird that everyone else had overlooked. Once I finished with the Curassow, I quickly helped the group locate this elusive find. It was such a thrill to hear everyone shouting “Where? There!” in excitement. Although this species is rarely seen, it wasn’t shy at all, moving slowly even with nine of us standing just a few meters away. Having fun companions really makes the experience.

虽然有些鸟友喜欢独自观鸟，但在某些情况下，团体观鸟其实大有优势。当时我们所有人都在茂密的森林里忙着拍摄大凤冠雉，欣卉却发现了一只被大家忽略的“小”鸟。在我拍完大凤冠雉后，立刻帮大家寻找这只鸟。大家兴奋地喊着“在哪？在那！”场面非常有趣。这种鸟虽然难得一见，但它一点也不怕人，即使我们九个人就在它面前几米处，它依然慢悠悠地移动。和有趣的鸟友一起观鸟真是太好玩了。

19. Yellow-throated Toucan, 黑嘴巨嘴鸟, 黃喉鵎鵼, Ramphastos ambiguus, ニショクキムネオオハシ

update 202604

After a wonderful morning, we skipped our rest to keep the momentum going. Our local guide, Raul, took us for some easier birding along a flat grassland trail. We were lucky enough to witness a Tropical Kingbird chasing a Gray Hawk, and we also spotted this stunning Yellow-throated Toucan. It was truly a fantastic moment.

在一个美好的早晨之后，我们没有片刻休息。我们的当地导游 Raul 决定带我们去进行一次比较轻松的观鸟活动，就在平坦的草地附近步行。我们看到了热带王霸鹟追逐灰鹰，还看到了这只黄喉巨嘴鸟。真是太棒的时刻了。

20. Red-capped Manakin, 红顶娇鹟, 紅頂侏儒鳥, Ceratopipra mentalis, キモモマイコドリ

update 202604

This bird was at the top of my wish list, especially because I wanted to see its famous moonwalk display. We were fortunate to witness it at eye level in a pristine environment. Although we were at an excellent feeding station with great opportunities to photograph owls, toucans, and other species, we chose to skip those to focus on this Manakin. While we were on the jungle trail, heavy rain forced us to stop and wait in silence. Fortunately, the rain ceased after about ten minutes, and we immediately heard the bird calling from the exact spot where we had taken shelter. Shortly after, Raul signaled us over, and there it was. We had an incredible session capturing both video and photos of this amazing creature.

这是我最想见到的鸟类之一，特别是想亲眼目睹它那如“太空步”般的求偶舞。我们非常幸运，能在视线平行的干净环境下看到这一幕。尽管我们当时身处一个非常好的食槽点，有机会拍摄到猫头鹰、巨嘴鸟和其他鸟类，但为了这只红顶雀鹟，我们还是决定放弃那些机会。当我们走在丛林小径时，一场大雨迫使我们停下脚步，大家安静地等待着。感谢上天，雨在大约十分钟后停了。很快，我们就听到那只鸟在雨停的地方鸣叫。没过多久，Raul就叫我们过去，果然成功了！我们在这只可爱而神奇的鸟儿面前度过了一段美好的时光，拍到了很多照片和视频。

21. Baird’s Trogon, 拜氏美洲咬鹃, 貝爾德氏美洲咬鵑, Trogon bairdii, パナマハグロキヌバネドリ

update 202604

We photographed seven species of trogons at eye level and at close range during our birding trip in Costa Rica. It was truly incredible how each individual bird approached us and stayed long enough for everyone to get a great look. This particular bird was one of three trogons we captured in a single morning, making for a fantastic second day of our trip.

我们在哥斯达黎加观鸟之旅中，近距离且平视地拍摄到了七种咬鹃。令人惊叹的是，每一只鸟都离我们非常近，并且停留了很久，让每个人都能尽情欣赏。这张照片中的咬鹃是我们仅在一个上午就拍摄到的三种咬鹃之一，这让我们在那里的第二天观鸟行程变得非常精彩。

22. Montezuma Oropendola, 褐拟椋鸟, 褐色擬椋鳥, オオツリスドリ

update 202604

When we first spotted this bird high in the canopy, everyone captured hundreds of photos of this common yet stunning species. After a few days, however, most people lost interest regardless of how well it posed or how perfect the lighting was. I still make sure to capture it whenever a photo opportunity arises.

我们在冠层顶部第一次见到这种鸟时，每个人都为这种虽常见但极美的鸟拍了几百张照片。但几天后，这鸟变得无人问津，哪怕它站姿再好、光影再美。只要有机会，我依然会坚持为它拍照。

23. Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher, 长尾丝鹟, 長尾絲鶲, Ptiliogonys caudatus, オナガレンジャクモドキ

update 202604

This is one of the bird families we have been hoping to see and photograph. We were fortunate to have several close encounters with them in the open, giving us wonderful opportunities for photos.

这是我们到哥斯达黎加希望看到并拍摄的鸟类科属之一。我们很幸运有几次机会能在开阔地近距离观察它们，拍到了很棒的照片。

24. Acorn Woodpecker, 橡树啄木鸟, 橡樹啄木, Melanerpes formicivorus, ドングリキツツキ

update 202604

Today is Woodpecker Day. This is one of the 12 woodpecker species we photographed during our March 2026 bird photography trip to Costa Rica. Most of them were quite easy to spot, especially this one, which visited several feeding stations. It is truly another beautiful bird.

今天是啄木鸟日。这是我们2026年3月哥斯达黎加观鸟摄影之旅拍摄到的12种啄木鸟之一。其中大多数都很容易见到，尤其是这一种，它光顾了好几个喂食点，依然是一只美丽的鸟类。

25. Common Potoo, 林鸱, 灰林鴟, Nyctibius griseus, ハイイロタチヨタカ

update 202604

It is a very special bird that we have been eager to see and photograph. We were fortunate to have a great team that helped us find it right by the roadside. It is such an adorable bird, sitting there with its egg out in the open.

这是我们非常希望能目睹并拍摄的一种特别鸟类。很庆幸拥有一个优秀的团队，让我们在路边就发现了它。这只鸟太可爱了，就这样带着蛋待在那里。

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January 28, 2026

Upupidae series | 戴胜科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260128]

CHINA

101. Common Hoopoe, 戴胜, 戴勝, Upupa epops, ヤツガシラ

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101. Common Hoopoe, 戴胜, 戴勝, Upupa epops, ヤツガシラ

update 202601

Surprised that I haven’t shared this beautiful yet very common bird before. I’ve photographed it in many places—Malaysia (Kuala Gula, Kota Kinabalu), South Africa, Thailand, Kenya, and China.

This time was special, as it was the closest encounter so far. The bird was feeding right outside our hotel and wasn’t bothered at all, even when we got quite close.

有点惊讶自己之前竟然没分享过这只既美丽又常见的鸟。我在很多地方都拍过它——马来西亚（瓜拉古拉、哥打京那巴鲁）、南非、泰国、肯尼亚和中国。

不过这一次真的很特别，这是我拍过距离最近的一次。它就在我们酒店外觅食，即使我们靠得很近，也完全不受影响。

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January 25, 2026March 27, 2026

Troglodytidae series | 鹪鹩科 | liewwk Nature – 2 [update 20260327]

a tiny active bird, remember my first encounter and record picture was ~2013

1. Eurasian Wren, 鹪鹩, 鷦鷯, Troglodytes troglodytes, ミソサザイ

Costa Rica

101. White-breasted Wood-Wren, 白胸林鹩, 白胸林鷦鷯, Henicorhina leucosticta, ムナジロモリミソサザイ

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1. Eurasian Wren, 鹪鹩, 鷦鷯, Troglodytes troglodytes, ミソサザイ

update 202601

I managed to capture some close shots, and that moment became the happiest highlight of this casual, relaxing trip to Yunnan.

能够近距离拍到它，成了这趟云南轻松休闲之旅中最开心、最难忘的时刻。

101. White-breasted Wood-Wren, 白胸林鹩, 白胸林鷦鷯, Henicorhina leucosticta, ムナジロモリミソサザイ

update 202603

One of my favorite bird families. I was lucky enough to encounter two different species in a single morning, just before heading into the jungle trail. We have now photographed 281 species, with 9 days left to go. There are still many target birds left to find.

这是我最喜欢的鸟类科之一。很幸运在进入丛林小径前的同一个早晨见到了两个不同的物种。目前已经拍摄到281种鸟类，还有9天时间。仍有许多目标物种有待发现。

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January 16, 2026January 26, 2026

Pteroclidae series | 沙鸡科 | liewwk Nature -2 [update 20260126]

such a cute bird …

1. Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, 栗腹沙鸡, 栗腹沙雞, Pterocles exustus, チャバラサケイ

2. Lichtenstein’s Sandgrouse, 里氏沙鸡, 橫斑沙雞, Pterocles lichtensteinii, クロビタイサケイ

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1. Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, 栗腹沙鸡, 栗腹沙雞, Pterocles exustus, チャバラサケイ

update 202601

Such an adorable bird family. We were lucky to capture four different species in Kenya. I absolutely love the way these birds look, they are incredibly charming.

这是一个非常可爱的鸟类家庭。我们在肯尼亚成功记录了四种不同的鸟类。我真的很喜欢这些鸟的外形，看起来实在太讨人喜欢了。

2. Lichtenstein’s Sandgrouse, 里氏沙鸡, 橫斑沙雞, Pterocles lichtensteinii, クロビタイサケイ

update 202601

This was our very first Sandgrouse of the Kenya tour, standing right in the middle of the road after sunset. The light was extremely low, but we kept pressing the shutter to capture this rare moment. Truly a beautiful bird.

这是我们肯尼亚行程中看到的第一只沙鸡。日落后，它就站在马路正中央。光线非常暗，但我们还是不停按下快门，记录下这个难得的瞬间。真是一只美丽的鸟。

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January 16, 2026

Lybiidae series | 非洲拟啄木鸟科 | liewwk Nature 1 [update 20260116]

1. Red-and-yellow Barbet, 红黄拟䴕, 紅黃擬啄木, Trachyphonus erythrocephalus, ホオアカオナガゴシキドリ

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1. Red-and-yellow Barbet, 红黄拟䴕, 紅黃擬啄木, Trachyphonus erythrocephalus, ホオアカオナガゴシキドリ

update 202601

Such a beautiful bird. I always thought barbets mainly feed on fruit, but we observed this species many times feeding on termites, ants, and other small insects. That likely explains why we often see them foraging on the ground.

这真是一只非常漂亮的鸟。我原本以为拟啄木鸟主要以果实为食，但这一次我们多次观察到它们捕食白蚁、蚂蚁和其他小型昆虫。这也可能就是我们经常在地面看到它们活动的原因。

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January 12, 2026March 11, 2026

Birds of Perlis | 玻璃市 – 马来西亚 | liewwk Nature – 2 [update 20260311]

Malaysia smallest state located north of Peninsular Malaysia.

1. Great Eared-Nightjar, 毛腿夜鹰 , 毛腿夜鷹, Lyncornis macrotis, オオミミヨタカ, TAPTIBAU BESAR

2. Malayan Banded-Pitta, 马来蓝尾八色鸫, 馬來藍尾八色鶇, Hydrornis irena，マラヤシマヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT BELANG MELAYU

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1. Great Eared-Nightjar, 毛腿夜鹰 , 毛腿夜鷹, Lyncornis macrotis, オオミミヨタカ, TAPTIBAU BESAR

update 202601

It was a long but rewarding day! We spent the first half at a fantastic Malayan Banded Pitta hide, enjoying views of fresh plumage on the pitta and lots of other great birds that came by. In the evening, we decided to try for this special nightjar—perfect timing to put my favorite lens, the Canon RF 400mm F2.8, to use. Even after sunset in very dim light, the fast F2.8 telephoto and the Canon R6 Mark III tracked almost every frame of the bird in flight, with beautiful dusk light in the background. Really loving how it handled this challenging shot!

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今天是漫长但充实的一天！上半场我们在一个很棒的马来蓝尾八色鸫点度过，看/拍到八色鸫漂亮的新羽毛，还有很多其它好看的鸟。傍晚我们决定尝试拍这只特别的夜鹰，这也正好用上了我最喜欢的镜头 Canon RF 400mm F2.8。即使是在日落后光线很暗的情况下，这支 F2.8 长焦镜头搭配 Canon R6 Mark III 仍然把鸟儿飞翔的画面几乎每一帧都追焦得很好，而且背景还有美丽的暮色光，非常满意这次的表现！

2. Malayan Banded-Pitta, 马来蓝尾八色鸫, 馬來藍尾八色鶇, Hydrornis irena，マラヤシマヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT BELANG MELAYU

update 202603

This birding tour has been truly special, with our sights set firmly on the incredible

Pittas. As this journey finally draws to a close, we have just one last stop to make before we head off to Costa Rica. Best of luck to everyone on this final stretch!

这是一次非常特别的观鸟之旅，我们的核心目标就是寻找八色鸫。现在行程终于接近尾声了，在前往哥斯达黎加之前，这是我们的最后一站。祝大家好运。

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update 202601

Definitely not a lifer—I’ve photographed this species over 50 times! But this is the first time seeing such vibrant colors and such a confiding individual. The bird hide offered an amazing experience with this lovely bird, and everyone was really happy with the results.
This is a stunning female!

这绝对不是新种，我已经拍过这只鸟超过50次了！但这是第一次看到它颜色这么鲜艳，又这么亲近人。这个鸟点真的很棒，给了我们绝佳的拍摄机会，大家对成果都非常满意。
这是一只非常漂亮的雌鸟。

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January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Galagidae series | 婴猴科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260107]

a very cute animal first one sight from Kenya

1. Lesser bushbaby, 婴猴, 嬰猴, Galago senegalensis

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1. Lesser bushbaby, 婴猴, 嬰猴, Galago senegalensis

update 202601

We came across this adorable little animal while walking between the restaurant and our rooms at Masai Mara. It’s an incredible jumper—really reminds me of a Tarsier!

在马赛马拉，我们从餐厅走回房间时，发现了这只非常可爱的动物。它跳得非常厉害，让我想起我们的眼镜猴！

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December 30, 2025January 5, 2026

Felidae series | 猫科 | liewwk Nature – 2 [update 20260105]

1. Lions, 狮子, 獅子, Panthera leo

2. Cheetah, 猎豹, 獵豹, Acinonyx jubatus

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1. Lions, 狮子, 獅子, Panthera leo

update 202512

Birding in Kenya is filled with unforgettable stories—I’ll share more once I’m back in Malaysia. For now, every day has been full of excitement. While we’re focused on finding new birds and getting better shots, we never miss out on amazing animals or stunning scenery either.
We’ve seen lions three times already! The most recent sighting was a group of seven, though we didn’t even stop (for a funny reason I’ll share later).
This one was incredible—at first, it looked like a typical sleeping lion, but suddenly it stood up, walked to drink, and came straight toward our vehicle—just 15 meters away!
Four more days to go, and we’ve photographed 390 bird species so far!

在肯尼亚观鸟真的充满故事，回到马来西亚后会慢慢分享。现在每天都非常精彩，我们虽然专注找新鸟、拍更好的照片，但遇到精彩的动物或美景，我们也不会错过。
狮子我们已经看了三次！最近一次是看到七只狮子的群体，但因为一些“特别原因”，我们竟然没停下车（哈哈，回头再说）。
不过这次的画面已经让大家很满足——一开始像平常一样看到一只睡觉的狮子，没想到它突然站起来喝水，然后慢慢走向我们，大约只有15米远！
还剩4天行程，目前已经拍到390种鸟类了！

2. Cheetah, 猎豹, 獵豹, Acinonyx jubatus

update 202601

One of our group members wished to see this, and what a wish—it made everyone happy!
The world’s fastest animal slowly walked toward us, getting as close as 1–2 meters from me. Before that, it looked like it was about to hunt, pausing about 10 meters away as if ready to sprint… but then it stopped.
Still, what an incredible and beautiful sight!

这是我们团员的一个愿望，结果这个愿望真的让大家都开心了！
这世界上最快的动物慢慢地朝我们走来，离我最近时大约只有一两米。之前它看起来像是准备狩猎，大约在十米远的地方停下，好像随时要冲出去……但最后它停住了。
不管怎样，这真是一幕令人难忘又漂亮的画面！

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December 23, 2025February 12, 2026

Kenya Bird Photography | 肯亚 : 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature – 28-5 [update 20260212]

lets start another new collection from Kenya

1. White-bellied Bustard, 白腹鸨, 白腹鴇, Eupodotis senegalensis, セネガルショウノガン

2. Secretarybird, 蛇鹫, 蛇鷲, Sagittarius serpentarius, ヘビクイワシ

3. Green Woodhoopoe, 绿林戴胜, 綠林戴勝, Phoeniculus purpureus, ミドリモリヤツガシラ

4. African Paradise-Flycatcher, 非洲寿带, 非洲綬帶, Terpsiphone viridis, アフリカサンコウチョウ

5. White-crested helmetshrike, 长冠盔鵙, 長冠盔鵙, Prionops plumatus, エボシメガネモズ

6. Tacazze Sunbird, 塔卡花蜜鸟, 塔卡茲花蜜鳥, Nectarinia tacazze, ルビーオナガタイヨウチョウ

7. Long-tailed Widowbird, 长尾巧织雀, 長尾寡婦鳥, Euplectes progne, コクホウジャク

8. Hooded Vulture, 冠兀鹫, 頭巾兀鷲, Necrosyrtes monachus, ズキンハゲワシ

9. Emerald-spotted Wood Dove, 绿点森鸠, 綠點森鳩, Turtur chalcospilos, ミドリマダラバト

10. Lesser Honeyguide, 北非响蜜鴷, 北非嚮蜜鴷, Indicator minor, ハシブトミツオシエ

11. Giant Kingfisher, 大鱼狗, 大魚狗, Megaceryle maxima, オオヤマセミ

12, Northern Carmine Bee-eater, 红蜂虎, 北方洋紅蜂虎, Merops nubicus, キタベニハチクイ

13. Yellow-necked Spurfowl, 黄颈裸喉鹧鸪, 黃喉鷓鴣, Pternistis leucoscepus, ハゲノドシャコ

14. Lappet-faced Vulture, 皱脸秃鹫, 縐臉兀鷲, Torgos tracheliotos, ミミヒダハゲワシ

15. Double-banded Courser, 双领斑走鸻, 雙紋走鴴, Smutsornis africanus, フタオビスナバシリ

16. Northern White-faced Owl, 白脸角鸮, 北方白臉角鴞, Ptilopsis leucotis, アフリカオオコノハズク

17. Red-and-yellow Barbet, 红黄拟䴕, 紅黃擬啄木, Trachyphonus erythrocephalus, ホオアカオナガゴシキドリ

18. Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, 栗腹沙鸡, 栗腹沙雞, Pterocles exustus, チャバラサケイ

19. Bronze Sunbird, 长尾铜花蜜鸟, 青銅花蜜鳥, Nectarinia kilimensis, ブロンズオナガタイヨウチョウ

20. Superb Starling, 栗头丽椋鸟, 栗頭麗椋鳥, Lamprotornis superbus, ツキノワテリムク

21. Southern Ground-Hornbill, 红脸地犀鸟, 紅臉地犀鳥, Bucorvus leadbeateri, ミナミジサイチョウ

22. Lichtenstein’s Sandgrouse, 里氏沙鸡, 橫斑沙雞, Pterocles lichtensteinii, クロビタイサケイ

23. Vulturine Guineafowl, 鹫珠鸡, 鷲珠雞, Acryllium vulturinum, フサホロホロチョウ

24. White-bellied Go-away-bird, 白腹灰蕉鹃, 白腹灰蕉鵑, Crinifer leucogaster, シロハラハイイロエボシドリ

25. Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, 金腰钟声拟鴷, 金腰捕鴷, Pogoniulus bilineatus, キゴシヒメゴシキドリ

26. Senegal Thick-knee, 小石鸻, 塞內加爾石鴴, Burhinus senegalensis, コイシチドリ

27. Abyssinian Scimitar-bill, 小弯嘴戴胜, 小彎嘴林戴勝, Rhinopomastus minor, キバシカマハシ

28. Rufous-crowned Roller, 棕顶佛法僧, 棕頂佛法僧, Coracias naevius, チャガシラニシブッポウソウ

29. Variable Sunbird, 杂色花蜜鸟, 易變花蜜鳥, Cinnyris venustus, カワリタイヨウチョウ

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1001. Lions, 狮子, 獅子, Panthera leo

1002. Cheetah, 猎豹, 獵豹, Acinonyx jubatus

1003. African elephants, 非洲象, Loxodonta africana

1004. Lesser bushbaby, 婴猴, 嬰猴, Galago senegalensis

1005. Unstriped ground squirrel, 无条纹地松鼠, 無條紋地鬆鼠, Xerus rutilus

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1. White-bellied Bustard, 白腹鸨, 白腹鴇, Eupodotis senegalensis, セネガルショウノガン

update 20251222

After 10 months, I’m back in Africa — and this time, Kenya offers a completely different experience!
We were already thrilled by a few species from this bird family in South Africa, but here in Kenya, we’re seeing several up close, almost daily. And the best part? They are truly stunning birds!

時隔十個月，我再次回到非洲，而這次在肯亞的經歷完全不同！
我們之前在南非看到這個鳥類家族的幾個物種就已經很興奮了，而在肯亞，幾乎每天都能近距離看到更多種，太棒了！
最重要的是，它們真的非常美麗！

2. Secretarybird, 蛇鹫, 蛇鷲, Sagittarius serpentarius, ヘビクイワシ

update 202512

This is one of those birds that always managed to avoid our group — even some of our best birding friends missed it. But after three trips to Africa, we finally had an amazing moment with this special species. It came close and walked slowly right in front of us!

这是一种总是躲过我们好朋友镜头的鸟。前三次来非洲都没遇上，终于这次遇到了！
这只特别的鸟走得很慢，离我们非常近，就在眼前出现，太精彩了！

3. Green Woodhoopoe, 绿林戴胜, 綠林戴勝, Phoeniculus purpureus, ミドリモリヤツガシラ

update 202512

It was raining and nearly the end of the day. Just as we were getting ready to head back, I spotted a group of birds with curved bills feeding in a tree right in front of us. I shouted, “Woodhoopoe!”
Everyone was thrilled to see this stunning species up close!

下雨了，天也快黑了，正准备回程的时候，我看到一群弯嘴的鸟在我们前面的树上觅食，我大喊：“林戴胜！”
大家都为这美丽的鸟种感到特别开心！

4. African Paradise-Flycatcher, 非洲寿带, 非洲綬帶, Terpsiphone viridis, アフリカサンコウチョウ

update 202512

It’s always a joy to see this long-tailed, fast-moving bird. So far, we’ve seen it twice — once a white morph on day 1, and it was actually the second bird of the tour! It moves quickly, so not everyone may have gotten a perfect shot, but I’m sure everyone managed to capture at least a few photos of this stunning bird.

看到这种长尾巴、动作迅速的鸟总是令人开心。目前我们已经见到两次了——第一次是第一天的一只白色型态的，它还是我们旅程中的第二种鸟！虽然它动作很快，可能不是每个人都拍到好照片，但相信大家多少都有拍到这只漂亮的鸟。

5. White-crested helmetshrike, 长冠盔鵙, 長冠盔鵙, Prionops plumatus, エボシメガネモズ

update 202512

After so many days here — honestly lost count — every day has been filled with excitement from birds, wildlife, food, and endless photography. But this species has always been high on my wishlist.
It’s one of my top targets for this trip, and we were lucky to spot it a few times, not too high up, giving us great photo opportunities. Now just hoping we can still get the “Grey-headed” too!

简体中文翻译：
来这里已经好多天了，真的记不清有多久了。每天都充满了鸟类、动物、美食和拍照的兴奋。但这只鸟一直是我很想拍到的目标之一。
这次旅程我们已经看到它几次了，而且都不算太高，拍摄条件很好，大家都有不错的收获。现在就希望还能拍到”灰头”那只！

6. Tacazze Sunbird, 塔卡花蜜鸟, 塔卡茲花蜜鳥, Nectarinia tacazze, ルビーオナガタイヨウチョウ

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One of our team members discovered this beautiful sunbird repeatedly returning to the same flower to feed. Even though there were many other birds to look for, we still spent some quality time at this spot. I also took the opportunity to capture some BIF shots of this lovely bird.

我们其中一位队员发现了这只漂亮的太阳鸟，一直反复飞回同一朵花取食。虽然周围还有很多其他鸟种可以寻找，但我们还是特地在这朵花前停留了一段时间。我也趁机拍下了这只可爱太阳鸟的飞行瞬间（BIF）。

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Besides discovering many new bird families, even the familiar ones here in Kenya feel extra special. Many are incredibly colorful, and some—like this one—have long, elegant tails. When the light hits just right, their feathers shine beautifully. Truly a stunning bird from Kenya.
As of day 12, we’ve photographed 366 bird species!

除了遇到很多新的鸟类科目之外，就连这些熟悉的鸟种在肯尼亚也显得格外迷人。几乎每种都色彩鲜艳，有些像这只鸟，还有着漂亮的长尾巴。阳光照在身上时，羽毛闪闪发光，真的太美了。
今天是第12天，我们已经拍到366种鸟了！

7. Long-tailed Widowbird, 长尾巧织雀, 長尾寡婦鳥, Euplectes progne, コクホウジャク

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After seeing this common bird in South Africa a year ago, I’ve always hoped to see it again.
And now, on our second last day in Kenya, we finally got the chance! This male was actively displaying—trying hard to impress nearby females (though it didn’t seem to work even after an hour!).
Still, everyone was thrilled to capture some great flight shots and videos.
For those who came for specific targets, we’ve got all the key species too!
So far, we’ve photographed 414 bird species over the past 17 days (though this number might grow as not all photos have been checked yet!).

一年前在南非见过这只常见的鸟后，我一直希望能再见到它。
这次在肯尼亚的倒数第二天，终于再次遇见了！这只雄鸟非常积极地展示自己，试图吸引附近的雌鸟（虽然一个小时后好像还是没成功）。
但大家都很开心，因为拍到了很棒的飞行照片和视频。
而且，这次专门为几种特别鸟种而来的朋友们，也都拍到了主要目标鸟！
目前为止，我们在这17天里共拍摄到414种鸟类（这个数字还可能增加，因为还有很多照片还没来得及检查）。

8. Hooded Vulture, 冠兀鹫, 頭巾兀鷲, Necrosyrtes monachus, ズキンハゲワシ

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Every birder has their own focus—you can always tell what a birder is watching, even if something else exciting is happening nearby!
In this moment, both the bird and the lions were locked onto what interested them—a group of lions feeding, which is why the vulture flew in and waited nearby.
We were lucky to see it land and stay on the ground right in front of us.

每个观鸟人都有自己的关注点，哪怕旁边发生着很精彩的事，也能一眼看出他们在看什么
这次是秃鹫和狮子都专注于同一个目标——一群正在进食的狮子。
这就是为什么秃鹫飞过来并在地面等待的原因。
很幸运它飞过来后就停在我们面前，给了我们很好的拍照机会。

9. Emerald-spotted Wood Dove, 绿点森鸠, 綠點森鳩, Turtur chalcospilos, ミドリマダラバト

update 202601

After 18 unforgettable days in Kenya, I’m finally back in Malaysia. This birding trip truly opened my eyes—aside from Sri Lanka, Kenya has become one of my favorite places. Even without any feeding stations, birds were easy to find and photograph. On just Day 1, we photographed 98 species! By the end of the tour, the group had recorded 414 species—and I got about 10 more during solo walks in free time. I’ll definitely return, though 2026/2027 is already fully booked… and I’m too tired to think about 2028 now. Time to relax. More photos coming soon!

It’s not a lifer, but this time we had several close encounters with this seemingly common bird. The two distinct spots on its wings stood out beautifully, especially when the light hit just right. Moments like this remind us how stunning even familiar species can be.

在肯尼亚度过了18天难忘的观鸟之旅，我终于回到马来西亚了。这次旅程真的让我大开眼界，除了斯里兰卡之外，肯尼亚已经成为我最喜欢的观鸟地点之一。
即使没有喂食点，也能轻松看到并拍到各种鸟类。我们第一天就拍到了98种鸟！
整趟行程结束时，团队成员一共拍到了414种鸟（我在休息时独自走动时又多拍了10种）。
我肯定还会再回来，只是可惜2026和2027的行程已经排满……
现在真的累了，2028的计划暂时不想动了，先休息一下，接下来会陆续分享更多照片！

虽然不是新种，但这次多次近距离观察到这只看起来普通的鸟，翅膀上那两个特别的斑点在阳光下显得格外漂亮。
这样的时刻让我们再次感受到，就算是常见的鸟种，也有它惊艳的一面。

10. Lesser Honeyguide, 北非响蜜鴷, 北非嚮蜜鴷, Indicator minor, ハシブトミツオシエ

11. Giant Kingfisher, 大鱼狗, 大魚狗, Megaceryle maxima, オオヤマセミ

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We first saw and photographed this kingfisher at Lake Baringo, but it was either too far or perched on the resort roof—not ideal. Of course, everyone wants a great shot of a kingfisher!

Today, we rushed to Lake Naivasha hoping for a better chance, but under the hot sun, it was still either too far or too high.

Luckily, we spotted some nice birds at the car park before heading for a late lunch. After lunch, I suggested a casual walk by the lake—and to our surprise, the kingfisher was feeding right near where we stayed.

It kept diving for fish—around 10–15 dives, but only caught fish 3 times (maybe not the best fisherman!). Bingo !!! He got the fish !

我们第一次在巴林戈湖看到并拍到这只翠鸟，但当时它要么太远，要么停在度假村屋顶上，画面不够理想。毕竟，谁不想拍一张完美的翠鸟照片呢？

今天我们赶到奈瓦沙湖，希望能有更好机会。但在烈日下，它还是太远或太高。

幸运的是，在停车场附近我们看到了一些不错的鸟。午饭后我提议大家去湖边随便走走，没想到这只翠鸟就在我们住的地方附近捕鱼。

它不停地俯冲，大概冲了十几次，只有三次抓到鱼（可能捕鱼技术不太行）。

不过我们总算拍到它靠近栖息的美丽画面了，太开心了！

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update 202601

We first saw and photographed this kingfisher at Lake Baringo, but it was either too far or perched on the resort roof—not ideal. Of course, everyone wants a great shot of a kingfisher!

Today, we rushed to Lake Naivasha hoping for a better chance, but under the hot sun, it was still either too far or too high.

It kept diving for fish—around 10–15 dives, but only caught fish 3 times (maybe not the best fisherman!). Still, we got some lovely close shots to enjoy.

我们第一次在巴林戈湖看到并拍到这只翠鸟，但当时它要么太远，要么停在度假村屋顶上，画面不够理想。毕竟，谁不想拍一张完美的翠鸟照片呢？

今天我们赶到奈瓦沙湖，希望能有更好机会。但在烈日下，它还是太远或太高。

幸运的是，在停车场附近我们看到了一些不错的鸟。午饭后我提议大家去湖边随便走走，没想到这只翠鸟就在我们住的地方附近捕鱼。

它不停地俯冲，大概冲了十几次，只有三次抓到鱼（可能捕鱼技术不太行）。

不过我们总算拍到它靠近栖息的美丽画面了，太开心了！

12, Northern Carmine Bee-eater, 红蜂虎, 北方洋紅蜂虎, Merops nubicus, キタベニハチクイ

update 202601

At the current pace of posting, there’s no way I can share all — or even half — of the photos from Kenya.
Kenya is truly one of those must-visit birding destinations. Absolutely incredible!

This was one of the bee-eaters that got everyone excited!
We only saw it once during the entire 18-day trip in Kenya, but what a moment — such a stunning bird with its bright red color. Truly unforgettable!

按照现在发图的速度，我肯定不可能把肯尼亚的照片都分享出来，甚至连一半都难。
肯尼亚真的是鸟友必去的国家之一，太精彩了！

这是让大家兴奋的一种蜂虎！
在肯尼亚的18天旅程中我们只见过它一次，但那一刻太精彩了——它那鲜艳的红色太惊艳，真的是一只让人难忘的美丽鸟儿！

13. Yellow-necked Spurfowl, 黄颈裸喉鹧鸪, 黃喉鷓鴣, Pternistis leucoscepus, ハゲノドシャコ

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This was our very first partridge of the trip — it crossed the road right in front of us, and I was quick enough to get a few shots before it vanished.

Partridges in Africa seem much easier to spot than those in Asia — they’re generally not shy at all, unlike the ones we usually struggle to see back home.

这是我们此行拍到的第一只鹧鸪，它从路边慢慢走过，我刚好反应够快，拍了几张就消失在草丛中。

相比之下，非洲的鹧鸪真的容易多了，大多数一点也不怕人，跟我们在亚洲苦苦寻找的完全不一样！

14. Lappet-faced Vulture, 皱脸秃鹫, 縐臉兀鷲, Torgos tracheliotos, ミミヒダハゲワシ

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We waited quite a while hoping the Silver Cat would come out from its “nest,” but eventually gave up and only got a few head shots. Just as the car started moving, I spotted a large raptor flying nearby and asked the driver to reverse. At first, we took some record shots through the window glass. Then, due to a small miscommunication with the driver, we ended up stopping just about 5 meters from the bird—resulting in this amazing close-up!
I really enjoy seeing vultures up close.

我们原本等了很久，希望能看到银猫从它的“巢穴”出来，但最后只拍到一些头部特写就放弃了。就在车子开始移动的时候，我看到一只大型猛禽飞过，马上让司机倒车。开始时我们隔着车窗拍了几张记录照，后来因为和司机的一个小误会，结果车停在距离这只鸟大约5米的地方，意外得到了这张超近的精彩照片！

我真的很喜欢近距离看秃鹫。

15. Double-banded Courser, 双领斑走鸻, 雙紋走鴴, Smutsornis africanus, フタオビスナバシリ

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We were on a long drive, and unexpectedly spotted this “new bird” along the way. Thankfully, I kept my camera ready even while driving — managed to snap this shot just in time!

我们当时在长途车程中，途中突然看到这只“新鸟种”。还好我开车时也把相机放在身边，才及时拍下这张照片！

16. Northern White-faced Owl, 白脸角鸮, 北方白臉角鴞, Ptilopsis leucotis, アフリカオオコノハズク

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This was one of my main targets for our Kenya birding trip, and I’m so glad we got it—our very first owl of the trip! As expected, it was sleeping during the day. Of course, we all wished for a shot with its eyes open or in a better pose, but I’m happy we chose not to disturb it just for a photo. Big thanks to my amazing team—you all are awesome!

这是我这次肯尼亚观鸟行程的主要目标之一，很开心我们顺利拍到我们此行的第一只猫头鹰！白天它当然是在睡觉，我们也希望能拍到睁眼或更好姿势的照片，但我更高兴我们没有为了拍照去打扰它。
感谢我的团队——你们真的太棒了！

17. Red-and-yellow Barbet, 红黄拟䴕, 紅黃擬啄木, Trachyphonus erythrocephalus, ホオアカオナガゴシキドリ

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18. Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, 栗腹沙鸡, 栗腹沙雞, Pterocles exustus, チャバラサケイ

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Such an adorable bird family. We were lucky to capture four different species in Kenya. I absolutely love the way these birds look, they are incredibly charming.

这是一个非常可爱的鸟类家庭。我们在肯尼亚成功记录了四种不同的鸟类。我真的很喜欢这些鸟的外形，看起来实在太讨人喜欢了。

19. Bronze Sunbird, 长尾铜花蜜鸟, 青銅花蜜鳥, Nectarinia kilimensis, ブロンズオナガタイヨウチョウ

update 202601

Day 1 of our Kenya birding tour, and this was the fifth bird we photograph. It was incredibly close, completely ignoring our presence while feeding calmly on flowers near the ground. So far on this trip, we have photographed three different long-tailed sunbird species, a very rewarding start to the tour.

肯尼亚赏鸟之旅第 1 天，这是我们拍到的第 5 种鸟。它距离非常近，专注地在地面附近的花朵上取食，完全无视我们的存在。到目前为止，这次行程中我们已经拍到了 3 种不同的“长尾”太阳鸟，实在是一个非常美好的开始。

20. Superb Starling, 栗头丽椋鸟, 栗頭麗椋鳥, Lamprotornis superbus, ツキノワテリムク

update 202601

This was the very first bird we sighted the moment we stepped off the plane. They were everywhere around the airport area. An incredibly beautiful bird, very common and surprisingly tame in Kenya. But honestly, who cares how common it is? Beauty is beauty.

这是我们一下飞机就看到的第一种鸟，在机场周围随处可见。它在肯尼亚算是非常常见、也相当亲人的鸟类，但那又如何？如此美丽的鸟，怎么看都不会腻。

21. Southern Ground-Hornbill, 红脸地犀鸟, 紅臉地犀鳥, Bucorvus leadbeateri, ミナミジサイチョウ

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This is a hornbill quite different from the hornbills we are familiar with. Unlike most species, this one usually feeds on the ground, which is why it is known as the Ground Hornbill. We were very fortunate to have it walk straight toward us, giving us an excellent close view and a great photo session.

这是一种与我们常见的犀鸟很不一样的犀鸟。它通常在地面觅食，因此被称为“地犀鸟”。这次非常幸运，它直接向我们走来，让我们近距离观赏，也拍到了很棒的照片。

22. Lichtenstein’s Sandgrouse, 里氏沙鸡, 橫斑沙雞, Pterocles lichtensteinii, クロビタイサケイ

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23. Vulturine Guineafowl, 鹫珠鸡, 鷲珠雞, Acryllium vulturinum, フサホロホロチョウ

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Another bird that is very common in Samburu—we see it almost every day. Look a bit closer, and it actually looks a little scary too, especially with that bald head.

这是在桑布鲁很常见的另一种鸟，几乎每天都能看到。仔细一看，其实还有点吓人，特别是那颗光秃秃的头。

24. White-bellied Go-away-bird, 白腹灰蕉鹃, 白腹灰蕉鵑, Crinifer leucogaster, シロハラハイイロエボシドリ

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Not the best-looking bird, but definitely a weird and attractive subject to photograph, with its impressive high crest. Hard to miss thanks to its large size and the way it moves in groups. We watched it feeding on the ground and flying all around us.

这不是一只“好看”的鸟，但它绝对怪异又有魅力，尤其是那高高竖起的冠羽，非常适合拍摄。体型大，又常成群活动，很难不注意到它。我们看到它在地面觅食，也在我们周围飞来飞去。

25. Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, 金腰钟声拟鴷, 金腰捕鴷, Pogoniulus bilineatus, キゴシヒメゴシキドリ

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This was our very first Barbet of the tour, and it couldn’t have been better. The bird perched unusually low and very close to us. I still remember my first Tinkerbird sighting—way up in the canopy, 20–30 meters high. This cute fellow, however, stayed low and fed calmly just a short distance away.

这是我们此次行程看到的第一只拟啄木鸟，而且距离非常近、位置也很低。还记得我第一次看到“响蜜䴕”时，它高高地停在二三十米的树冠上。这只可爱的小家伙却低低地停着，在离我们不远的地方悠闲觅食。

26. Senegal Thick-knee, 小石鸻, 塞內加爾石鴴, Burhinus senegalensis, コイシチドリ

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It is always a joy to encounter this “big-eyed” bird, but this sighting was especially memorable. The bird was staying around a small pond in an extremely hot and dry area, surrounded by thorny vegetation.

Image quality wasn’t ideal due to strong heat haze, but the experience of watching and photographing this cute and beautiful bird made it truly worthwhile.

每次看到这只“眼睛很大”的鸟都让人感到开心，而这一次的相遇更是特别。它活动在一个非常炎热、干燥的小水塘附近，周围布满了带刺的植物。

由于强烈的热浪影响，照片质量并不理想，但能亲眼观察并拍摄到这只可爱又美丽的鸟，已经让我感到非常满足了。

27. Abyssinian Scimitar-bill, 小弯嘴戴胜, 小彎嘴林戴勝, Rhinopomastus minor, キバシカマハシ

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A bird that’s hard to miss — large in size, moving in small groups, with a long, curved orange bill. Such a strange-looking bird, but I absolutely love seeing it.

一只很难错过的鸟，体型大，常成小群活动，拥有又长又弯的橙色鸟喙。外形真的很奇特，但我非常喜欢看到它。

28. Rufous-crowned Roller, 棕顶佛法僧, 棕頂佛法僧, Coracias naevius, チャガシラニシブッポウソウ

update 202602

Such a beautiful bird! Unfortunately, we only managed a single sighting during a rushed midday drive. The intense heat waves badly affected the photo quality, but we had no choice and still tried our best to capture the beauty of this bird.

这么美丽的一只鸟，可惜只在中午赶路时匆匆看到一次。强烈的热浪严重影响了照片质量，但我们别无选择，还是尽力记录下这只鸟的美丽。

29. Variable Sunbird, 杂色花蜜鸟, 易變花蜜鳥, Cinnyris venustus, カワリタイヨウチョウ

update 202602

We arrived too early to check in, so we squeezed in a quick birding session. What a great decision! This stunning bird came down low and close, giving us fantastic photo opportunities. Within the first hour alone, I think everyone easily shot more than 500 frames of this beauty!

我们到得太早还不能办理入住，于是决定先来个简单的观鸟。结果太值得了！这只漂亮的鸟飞得很低，也很靠近，让我们拍到很多好照片。才第一小时，大家应该都为它拍了超过500张照片！

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1001. Lions, 狮子, 獅子, Panthera leo

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1002. Cheetah, 猎豹, 獵豹, Acinonyx jubatus

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1003. African elephants, 非洲象, Loxodonta africana

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One of the largest animals here—can look quite intimidating, especially when it approaches with alert sounds. But the young ones are just adorable! Always full of energy, running around their mother nonstop—such a lovely sight!

这里最大型的动物之一，看起来很吓人，特别是靠近时还会发出警戒声。但它们的小宝宝真的非常可爱！一直围着妈妈跑来跑去，活泼又萌，非常有趣的画面！

1004. Lesser bushbaby, 婴猴, 嬰猴, Galago senegalensis

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We came across this adorable little animal while walking between the restaurant and our rooms at Masai Mara. It’s an incredible jumper—really reminds me of a Tarsier!

在马赛马拉，我们从餐厅走回房间时，发现了这只非常可爱的动物。它跳得非常厉害，让我想起我们的眼镜猴！

1005. Unstriped ground squirrel, 无条纹地松鼠, 無條紋地鬆鼠, Xerus rutilus

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This squirrel loves to stand upright and look around, as if keeping watch. Absolutely adorable!

这只松鼠很喜欢站起来四处张望，好像在观察周围的情况，真的太可爱了！