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December 13, 2024December 27, 2024

Lombok Bird Photography | 龙目岛 : 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature 6 [update 20241227]

Birds collection from this small island which under chain of lesser Sunda islands.

龙目岛上的鸟类记录，属于小巽他群岛的一部分。

1. Ornate Pitta, 丽色八色鸫, 麗色八色鸫, Pitta concinna, インドネシアノドグロヤイロチョウ

2. Rinjani Scops-Owl, 林加尼山角鸮, 倫佳尼角鴞, Otus jolandae, リンジャニコノハズク

3. White-tailed Tropicbird, 白尾鹲, 白尾熱帶鳥, Phaethon lepturus, シラオネッタイチョウ, Buntut-sate putih

4. Pale-headed Munia, 淡色文鸟, 淡頭文鳥, Lonchura pallida, セレベスヘキチョウ, Bondol Kepala-pucat

5. Supertramp Fantail, 阿拉弗拉扇尾鹟, 阿拉弗拉扇尾鹟, Rhipidura semicollaris

6. Golden-headed Cisticola, 金头扇尾莺, 黃頭扇尾鶯, Cisticola exilis, タイワンセッカ, Cici Merah

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Additional some other sighting at Lombok, Indonesia

101. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, 印太瓶鼻海豚, 印太瓶鼻海豚, Tursiops aduncus

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1. Ornate Pitta, 丽色八色鸫, 麗色八色鸫, Pitta concinna, インドネシアノドグロヤイロチョウ

A typical pitta: plump, short-tailed, long-legged, and primarily terrestrial (sometimes perches up to call). Bright green above with electric blue shoulder patch and rump and black head with conspicuous pale brow. Underside golden-buff with black and bright red on the belly. Juvenile duller, with little blue in wing, an orange-tipped bill, and a pinkish belly. Resident in woodland, forest, scrub, and plantations in the lowlands and hills of the Lesser Sundas, from Lombok east to Alor. Formerly regarded as a subspecies of Elegant Pitta, to which it is very similar; Ornate averages more extensively black on the throat and lower belly, and has a fairly evenly divided rufous-and-white “eyebrow.” Also note Ornate’s whistled two-note call [Ebird]

典型的八色鸫：体型圆胖，尾巴短，腿长，主要在地面活动（有时会飞到高处鸣叫）。身体上部鲜绿色，肩部和尾部有亮蓝色斑块，头部黑色，带有醒目的浅色眉纹。下体为金黄褐色，腹部带有黑色和鲜红色。幼鸟的颜色较暗淡，翅膀上的蓝色较少，喙尖呈橙色，腹部略带粉红色。

分布于小巽他群岛的低地和丘陵地区，包括林地、森林、灌丛和种植园，从龙目岛向东延伸至阿洛尔岛。过去被认为是优雅八色鸫的一个亚种，与其非常相似；但装饰八色鸫喉部和腹部下方的黑色范围更广，且眉纹为较均匀分布的红褐色和白色。此外，装饰八色鸫的鸣叫声为清晰的两声式哨音。

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A special arrangement was made with Ramesh for a relaxing birding trip focused on collecting a few endemic species. As usual, pittas, owls, and woodpeckers were our primary targets. Upon arriving at the airport, we had a ~1.5-hour drive followed by a short walk to the feeding spot. After less than 15 minutes of waiting, the bird showed up beautifully, allowing for this “pre-poo” moment to be captured perfectly.

与Ramesh进行了特别安排，来了一次轻松的观鸟之旅，主要目标是收集几种特有物种。和往常一样，八色鸫、猫头鹰和啄木鸟是我们的重点目标。抵达机场后，经过大约1.5小时的陆路旅行，再步行一小段路就到了投喂点。等待不到15分钟，这只鸟便美丽地现身，成功捕捉到了这个“大便”的精彩时刻。

2. Rinjani Scops-Owl, 林加尼山角鸮, 倫佳尼角鴞, Otus jolandae, リンジャニコノハズク

A small brown owl with feathered ear tufts and yellow eyes, restricted to Lombok. Mostly brown with scattered white and pale markings on wings, sparsely streaked underparts, and a clear “double” facial disk with both blackish and white borders. Found in various forests and plantations in the lowlands and foothills. Distinctive: the only small owl on Lombok, and the only owl there with ear tufts. Gives a single note song, “woot,” ascending slightly at the end [Ebird]

一种小型棕色猫头鹰，头部有羽毛形成的耳簇，眼睛为黄色，仅分布于龙目岛。主要为棕色，翅膀上散布着白色和浅色斑纹，下体有稀疏的条纹，面盘清晰，呈“双层”结构，边缘为黑色和白色相间。在低地和丘陵地区的各种森林和种植园中都能找到这种猫头鹰。特征鲜明：是龙目岛上唯一的小型猫头鹰，也是岛上唯一有耳簇的猫头鹰。其鸣叫声为单音“woot”，尾音略微上扬。

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This special, quick, and relaxed trip to Lombok, Indonesia, focused on our second main target. We spotted a few birds, but only one came reasonably close and perched low. It resembled other scops-owls, offering another great sighting enhanced by modern technology.

这次特别的短途轻松旅行前往印度尼西亚的龙目岛，重点目标是第二主要目标。我们发现了几种鸟类，但只有一只靠得比较近且停得较低。它看起来与其他领角鸮非常相似，通过现代技术提供了另一个精彩的观鸟体验。

3. White-tailed Tropicbird, 白尾鹲, 白尾熱帶鳥, Phaethon lepturus, シラオネッタイチョウ, Buntut-sate putih

A medium-sized white seabird with black marks on the wings and a yellow beak. The long white tail streamers are visible from a great distance. Nests on coastal and inland cliffs on the main islands. Often seen flying over canyons and along cliffs. At sea usually flies high above the water. Calls are loud clucks and squawks. Smaller and more graceful in flight than Red-tailed Tropicbird [Ebird]

中型白色海鸟，翅膀上有黑色斑纹，喙为黄色。长长的白色尾羽从远处即可见到。栖息于主要岛屿的沿海和内陆悬崖上。常见于峡谷上空和悬崖边飞翔。在海上通常飞得离水面较高。叫声为响亮的咯咯声和尖叫声。相比红尾鹱，这种鸟体型较小，飞行更为优雅。

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I just can’t help but share more of this lovely bird… under the hot sun, it’s such a beautiful sight to watch them soaring through the sky.

我忍不住再分享更多这只这么美的鸟… 在炽热的阳光下，看到它们在天空中翱翔真是太美了。

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One of the target birds can be found here, making it an incredibly beautiful location to observe this species. The view is breathtaking, and I hope to return again. While waiting for a better sighting of the bird, I was fortunate to also spot a Dugong, Green Turtle, and Spinner Dolphins. Watching this bird gracefully soar through the air is truly mesmerizing.

其中一种目标鸟可以在这里看到，这里是观赏这种鸟类的绝佳地点，风景非常优美，希望能再来一次。等待更好观鸟机会时，还幸运地看到了儒艮、绿海龟和飞旋海豚。这种鸟在空中优雅飞翔的姿态，实在令人着迷。

4. Pale-headed Munia, 淡色文鸟, 淡頭文鳥, Lonchura pallida, セレベスヘキチョウ, Bondol Kepala-pucat

A small finch with a striking white head and dark body. Rich chestnut brown above, with reddish tail and pale peach-washed underside. Juveniles much duller and browner, but usually show a paler head. Gregarious, found in terrestrial flocks, often with other finches, in open country such as marshes, croplands, grasslands and scrub, in the lowlands. Juvenile has a paler head and a noticeably smaller bill than juvenile Five-colored Munia. Gives weak, high-pitched “weee” and stronger, metallic “wit-wit-wit” notes [Ebird]

一种体型较小的雀鸟，白色头部与深色身体形成鲜明对比。背部为浓郁的栗棕色，尾巴呈红色，下腹带有浅桃色的晕染。幼鸟颜色较暗偏棕，但通常头部较浅色。性情群居，常与其他雀鸟混群活动，生活在低地的开阔地带，如沼泽、农田、草地和灌木丛。幼鸟头部颜色较浅，喙比五色梅花雀的幼鸟明显更小。鸣声包括柔弱而高音的“weee”，以及更强、更金属感的“wit-wit-wit”音符。

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This munia is very common in the open areas of Lombok Island and can be spotted almost everywhere. It resembles the White-headed Munia but features a darker back and front.

这种文鸟在龙目岛的开阔地带非常常见，几乎随处可见。它与白头梅花雀相似，但背部和前部颜色较深。

5. Supertramp Fantail, 阿拉弗拉扇尾鹟, 阿拉弗拉扇尾鹟, Rhipidura semicollaris

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It is a fairly common species found in Bali, Sumba, and Lombok, but this beautiful fantail is truly captivating. We were searching for the Five-colored Munia, but this bird appeared just before we could get a good look at the munia.

这种扇尾鸟在巴厘岛、松巴岛和龙目岛都相当常见，但它依然非常迷人。我们本来在寻找五彩文鸟，但这只扇尾鸟在我们还没来得及好好观察文鸟时就出现了。

6. Golden-headed Cisticola, 金头扇尾莺, 黃頭扇尾鶯, Cisticola exilis, タイワンセッカ, Cici Merah

Tiny, sandy-colored bird with short tail and dark-streaked back. Breeding adult males have orange-gold crown. Song a thin, high-pitched, drawn-out buzzing. Inhabits grasslands of northern and eastern Australia, where perches prominently. In similar grassland habitats, Tawny Grassbird has much longer tail. Very similar Zitting Cisticola always has a streaked crown and a very different “tick-tick-tick” song but otherwise almost identical. [Ebird]

细小的沙色鸟，尾巴短，背部有深色条纹。繁殖期成年的雄鸟头顶呈橙金色。鸣声为细高音的延长嗡鸣。栖息于澳大利亚北部和东部的草原，常显眼地栖于枝头。在类似的草原栖息地，褐草鸟的尾巴明显更长。非常相似的褐顶苇莺头顶始终有条纹，鸣声“滴滴滴”的节奏截然不同，但外形几乎完全相同。

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A small bird with a distinctive sequence of calls, often perched high to observe human activity, seemingly curious about us when we arrive at a new location.

一只发出独特连续叫声的小鸟，常常高高地栖息着观察人类活动，当我们到达一个新地点时，似乎对我们充满好奇。

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Mammals from Lombok, Indonesia

101. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, 印太瓶鼻海豚, 印太瓶鼻海豚, Tursiops aduncus

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It was a fortunate moment while waiting for our target bird—we spotted a Dugong, a group of Dolphins putting on a show, and a few Green Turtles. Although they were at a bit of a distance, it was a joy to witness their display.

在等待目标鸟的过程中，我们遇到了一个幸运的时刻——看到了儒艮、一群表演中的海豚，以及几只绿海龟。虽然它们离我们有些距离，但欣赏到它们的表演还是让人非常开心。

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December 10, 2024December 30, 2024

Fringillidae series : Finch | 燕雀科 : 雀 | liewwk Nature -1 [update 20241230]

The family Fringillidae encompasses 152 genera and 677 species of finches worldwide. They feed on fruits, seeds, and insects. The genus Passer, commonly referred to as sparrows, consists of small birds that are very similar in size and plumage. Typically, their upper body is mottled with brown and black, which is why they are colloquially known as sparrows. They have 9 primary feathers on their wings, with the pale feather edges on the outer feathers (except the first) slightly expanded at the base and near the tip, forming two faint crossbars, which become particularly prominent during flight. Their beaks are short, stout, and strong, shaped like a cone, with a slightly curved culmen.

雀科Fringillidae 世界雀科鸟类共有152属677种. 以果实，种子和昆虫为食。麻雀属Passer概属小型鸟，它们的大小、体色甚相近。一般上体呈棕、黑色的斑杂状，因而俗称麻雀。初级飞羽9枚，外侧飞羽的淡色羽缘（第一枚除外）在羽基和近端处，形稍扩大，互相骈缀，略成两道横斑状，在飞翔时尤见明显。嘴短粗而强壮，呈圆锥状，嘴峰稍曲。

51. Scarlet Finch, 血雀, Carpodacus sipahi, シュイロマシコ

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51. Scarlet Finch, 血雀, Carpodacus sipahi, シュイロマシコ

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We chose this hide specifically for this bird and spotted it early in the morning. Afterward, we decided to move to another hide. The male arrived briefly before leaving, but luck was on our side as we caught the moment.

我们特意选择了这个鸟塘点来寻找这只鸟，并很快就看到了它。随后，我们决定换到另一个鸟塘。雄鸟很快到达又离开，但幸运的是，我们抓住了这个瞬间。

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One of the standout birds at Baihualing, Yunnan, China is often seen as a highlight by both locals and visitors. Whenever someone spots or photographs one, it becomes big news in the village, quickly drawing bird enthusiasts and photographers to the area. This one shows up unexpectedly, as it did this time to take a drink, it captivates everyone around. It is a beautiful bird, with the female being particularly striking.

在中国云南百花岭，这种突出的鸟类常常被认为是当地居民和游客的亮点之一。每当有人发现或者拍摄到它时，就会在村里引起轰动，很快吸引大量鸟类爱好者和摄影爱好者前来。这次它出乎意料地出现，来喝水，吸引了周围所有人的目光。这是一种美丽的鸟，雌鸟尤其引人注目。

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December 7, 2024

Stenostiridae series | 玉鹟科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [20241207]

Stenostiridae, or the fairy flycatchers,^[1] are a family of small passerine birds proposed as a result of recent discoveries in molecular systematics.^[2] They are also referred to as stenostirid warblers. [WIki]

51. Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail, 黄腹扇尾鹟, 黃腹扇尾鶲, Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus, キバラオウギビタキ

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51. Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail, 黄腹扇尾鹟, 黃腹扇尾鶲, Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus, キバラオウギビタキ

An active little bird with a bright yellow belly and a pale-tipped fan-like tail. Most common in foothill and submontane broadleaf forests, where it forages energetically and acrobatically in the middle and lower levels, often with fulvettas, warblers, and other small passerines in mixed-species foraging flocks. Very similar in shape to fantails but much smaller, and actually more closely related to tits. Song is a series of high “tsit” notes interspersed with twitters and trills. Call is often repeated at length, akin to a song, but much simpler, a series of high “tsip” notes. [Ebird]

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One of the most active birds, behaving much like a fantail. While it’s not a lifer for me—I previously recorded it in Northern Thailand—it’s still a challenge to spot here in Yunnan, China. Thankfully, luck was on our side, and we managed to witness it spreading its tail, giving us a few great moments for some good photo opportunities.

这是一只非常活跃的小鸟，行为举止有点像扇尾鹟。虽然对我来说不算新记录（之前在泰国北部拍摄过），但在中国云南也并不容易拍到。不过幸运的是，我们得以目睹它展开尾羽的瞬间还给了我们一些宝贵的拍摄机会。

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November 26, 2024November 29, 2024

CANON R1 – Continuous Pre-Shooting (Continuous Pre-capture)

Both the new Canon R1 and R5 Mark II cameras bring a host of innovative features, although their core specifications haven’t changed significantly. Among these updates, I believe the Pre-continuous Shooting function will revolutionize wildlife photography—and potentially sports photography as well.

Pre-capture functionality has already been available in cameras like the Canon R7 and R6 Mark II for some time. This feature allows photographers to half-press the shutter to focus and start recording, then fully press the shutter to save all pre-recorded images to the memory card.

What sets the Canon R1 and R5 Mark II apart is their ability to keep the pre-capture function continuously active as long as the shutter is half-pressed for focusing and fully pressed for recording, provided the buffer hasn’t reached its limit. This makes it easy to refocus on a new subject or stay locked onto the same subject for additional pre-capture sequences.

For example, the R1’s buffer can handle up to 200 shots before slowing down. In pre-capture mode, it initially records 20 frames, and over approximately two seconds, it can capture additional sequences, such as 20 + 40 + 40 frames. Unlike other cameras, the R1 and R5 Mark II transition seamlessly between pre-captures without any delay, offering unmatched efficiency and flexibility for capturing fleeting moments.

全新的佳能R1和R5 Mark II相机引入了众多创新功能，尽管它们的核心规格并未发生显著变化。其中，我认为“预连续拍摄”功能将彻底改变野生动物摄影的风格，也可能对体育摄影产生深远影响。

类似的预拍摄功能在佳能R7和R6 Mark II等相机上已存在一段时间。这项功能允许摄影师通过半按快门进行对焦并开始记录，而全按快门则会将所有预录的图像保存到存储卡中。

佳能R1和R5 Mark II的独特之处在于，只要快门半按保持对焦、全按记录，并且缓冲区未达到极限，预拍摄功能即可持续运行。这使得用户可以轻松重新对焦于新的主体或保持对原主体的连续预拍摄。

例如，R1的缓冲区支持最多200张照片的连拍。在预拍模式下，它最初记录20帧，然后在大约2秒内捕捉额外的序列，例如20 + 40 + 40帧。与其他相机不同，R1和R5 Mark II可以在预拍摄之间无缝衔接，没有任何延迟，为捕捉转瞬即逝的精彩瞬间提供了前所未有的效率和灵活性。

Let’s share some samples as we normally do.

Once Pre-continuous Shooting is enabled, a “pre” indicator appears in the top-left corner of the screen whenever you half-press the shutter button, confirming that pre-recording is active. After taking a shot, you can immediately half-press the shutter again to restart pre-recording or continue shooting as needed.

Below are some sample images captured with the Pre-continuous Shooting feature. These can be enjoyed as standalone photos or combined and converted into a video sequence.

启用预连续拍摄功能后，每次半按快门按钮时，屏幕左上角会显示“pre”字样，表明预录功能已激活。拍摄完成后，您可以立即再次半按快门以重新开始预录，或根据需要继续拍摄。

以下是使用预连续拍摄功能拍摄的一些样片。这些图片可以单独欣赏，也可以组合并转换为视频。

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– Another common woodpecker in Malaysia, resembling the Greater Flameback but smaller in size with dark eyes.
– Another moment captured using the CANON R1’s Continuous Pre-record feature.

– 在马来西亚的另一种常见啄木鸟，外形与大金背啄木鸟相似，但体型较小，眼睛呈深色。
– 使用 CANON R1 的连续预录功能捕捉到的另一个瞬间。

– One of the most common woodpeckers in Malaysia, this species can be found in a variety of environments—lowlands, mangroves, sub-montane forests, and even urban areas. Its overall rufous coloration makes it hard to miss.

– While testing the Canon R1’s “Continuous Pre-recording” feature, the bird was perched as usual. I half-pressed the shutter to activate Pre-recording, and only fully pressed it when the bird took off from the branch. Every frame of the action was captured in full RAW and saved to my card.

– 这是马来西亚最常见的啄木鸟之一，分布于低地、红树林、亚山地森林，甚至城市等各种环境。它整体呈赤褐色，非常显眼，不容易错过。

– 在测试佳能 R1 的“连续预录”功能时，这只鸟像往常一样站在树枝上。我半按快门开启预录功能，直到鸟从树枝起飞时才完全按下快门。整个动作的每一帧都被完整记录为 RAW 格式并存储在卡中

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4. Half-press the shutter before the active warbler makes any movement. When the bird takes off, fully press the shutter to capture everything that occurred 0.5 seconds prior. Immediately after pre-recording, the camera will seamlessly track the bird in real-time.

在活跃的莺鸟做出任何动作之前，半按快门进行准备。当鸟起飞时，全按快门即可捕捉到快门按下前0.5秒内发生的一切。预录完成后，相机会立即无缝追踪鸟的实时动态。

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1. Half-press the shutter before the small raptor shows any movement. When the bird takes off, fully press the shutter to capture everything leading up to that critical moment. At the same time, you’ll see the camera seamlessly tracking the bird in real-time.

2. Half-press the shutter before any movement from the Owl. When the Owl takes off, fully press the shutter, and everything leading up to that “flash moment” will be recorded onto the card. And you’ll also see the camera immediately tracking the bird in real-time.

3. Half-press the shutter before any movement from the kingfisher. When the kingfisher dives down, fully press the shutter, and everything leading up to that “flash moment” will be saved to the card. You’ll also see the camera instantly tracking the bird in real-time.

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September 23, 2024December 11, 2024

Birds of Talang, Negeri Sembilan | 塔朗 –森美兰, 马来西亚 | liewwk Nature – 2 [update 20241211]

Negeri Sembilan, a small state of Peninsula Malaysia.

1. Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler, 绒背纹胸鹛, 絨背紋胸鶥, Macronus ptilosus, ミノゲチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERBULU PONG-PONG

2. Dark-throated Oriole, 黑喉黄鹂, 黑喉黃鸝, Oriolus xanthonotus, ムナフコウライウグイス, KUNYIT-BONGSU BIASA

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1. Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler, 绒背纹胸鹛, 絨背紋胸鶥, Macronus ptilosus, ミノゲチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERBULU PONG-PONG

update 202412

Another highlight of 2024—witnessing the bird showcase its fluffy and stunning display. With just two weeks left in the year, here’s to an even better 2025 ahead for all of us! Still, two more tours to wrap up the year—let’s enjoy the journey!

2024年的另一个精彩时刻——看到这只鸟展示出它蓬松迷人的风采。距离年底还有两周，希望2025年会更加美好！今年还有两次行程要完成——让我们一起享受这段旅程吧！

202409 Talang, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

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update 202409

– few days of good rest, spend half day with buddies.. each time here also having some good moment … and today morning manged to have a quick moment for this bird .. finally how’s the name come from

– 终于休息了好几天。最后一天，陪了朋友半天。到这森美兰的森林，每次来几乎都有一些惊喜。今天一早，见到这么一刻，终于知道它的“名”时怎么来的。

2. Dark-throated Oriole, 黑喉黄鹂, 黑喉黃鸝, Oriolus xanthonotus, ムナフコウライウグイス, KUNYIT-BONGSU BIASA

update 202410

– a not mistaken lowland forest “yellow bird with streak on chest” with lovely song. Male with black head.

– a late afternoon, we decided to make a last stop before end ours birding… what a good stop with this bird stay low and near for us …

– 马来西亚低海拔的黄鸟。雄鸟头部带黑。

– 中午时分，我们决定最后一停。非常不错，这么美的鸟停很低价近给我们拍。

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September 17, 2024January 1, 2025

Birds of Crocker Range, Sabah | 克罗克山脉, 沙巴 – 马来西亚 | liewwk Nature – 7 [update 20250101]

Collection of Crocker Range, Sabah

1. Bornean Shortwing, 婆罗洲短翅鸫, 小翼鶇, Brachypteryx montana erythrogyna, コバネヒタキ, MURAI-KERDIL BERCELAK BIASA

2. Bornean Treepie, 加里曼丹树鹊, 婆羅洲樹鵲, Dendrocitta cinerascens, ボルネオシラガオナガ, GAGAK-POHON BORNEO

3. Dark Hawk-Cuckoo, 婆罗鹰鹃, 婆羅鷹鵑, Hierococcyx bocki, クロジュウイチ, SEWAH-TEKUKUR GUNUNG

4. Whitehead’s Spiderhunter, 怀氏捕蛛鸟, 懷氏捕蛛鳥, Arachnothera juliae, ゴマフクモカリドリ, KELICAP-JANTUNG GUNUNG BORNEO

5. Sunda Cuckoo, 巽他杜鹃, 巽他杜鵑, Cuculus lepidus, スンダツツドリ, SEWAH GUNUNG MELAYU

6. Blue-and-white Flycatcher, 白腹蓝鹟, 白腹藍鶲, Cyanoptila cyanomelana, オオルリ, Burung Sambar Biru

7. Bornean Spiderhunter, 婆罗洲捕蛛鸟, 婆羅洲捕蛛鳥, Arachnothera everetti, ムナフクモカリドリ, KELICAP-JANTUNG KELABU BESAR

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1. Bornean Shortwing, 婆罗洲短翅鸫, 小翼鶇, Brachypteryx montana erythrogyna, コバネヒタキ, MURAI-KERDIL BERCELAK BIASA

update 202501

Another shot captured using the CANON R1’s Continuous Pre-record feature, showcasing this tiny, active, and shy Borneo endemic.

使用佳能R1的连续预录功能拍摄的另一张照片，展现了这只小巧、活跃且害羞的婆罗洲特有鸟。

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update 202412

The final tour of 2024 began on a high note, featuring eight stunning images of Borneo endemics. Thanks to the new Canon R1’s Continuous Pre-record feature, I seized the opportunity to capture the action at ISO 16000, including remarkable shots of this tiny and lively bird.

2024年的最后一次摄鸟团的好开始，拍摄了8张婆罗洲特有种的精彩照片。借助全新佳能R1的连续预录功能，我抓住机会以ISO 16000捕捉动态，包括这只小而活跃的鸟的精彩镜头。

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update 202409

– a very active and shy bird of Borneo, normally moving low near ground. Male dark overall and female some how very beautiful bird instead

– 非常活跃与害羞的婆罗洲特有种。通常在地面上跳动。雄鸟暗蓝色，母鸟非常漂亮。

2. Bornean Treepie, 加里曼丹树鹊, 婆羅洲樹鵲, Dendrocitta cinerascens, ボルネオシラガオナガ, GAGAK-POHON BORNEO

update 202409

– a big montane endemic of Borneo, not rare but not really a easy bird to get close .. beautiful much easier than the Sumatra Treepie very look alike

– 婆罗洲高山特有种，蛮普通。可是也不容易接近。

3. Dark Hawk-Cuckoo, 婆罗鹰鹃, 婆羅鷹鵑, Hierococcyx bocki, クロジュウイチ, SEWAH-TEKUKUR GUNUNG

update 202410

– a birds that very common heard at both Fraser Hill & KNP .. but it can be very difficult to have good view .. it can be confuse with some Hawk Cuckoo

– when we on the way to Breakfast, sudden saw this bird stand so nice with backlight .. got the bird real close view

– 在福隆港，神山都很常的听到。可是要见到好，很不容易。

– 在我们去吃早餐的途中，竟然看到这鸟站很近。拍的还不错吧，大逆光。

4. Whitehead’s Spiderhunter, 怀氏捕蛛鸟, 懷氏捕蛛鳥, Arachnothera juliae, ゴマフクモカリドリ, KELICAP-JANTUNG GUNUNG BORNEO

update 202412

It was a quick visit to check on the flowers while meeting a few friends. Within an hour, the bird appeared twice, giving me the perfect chance to capture its flight using the R1 Continuous Pre-record mode. It worked perfectly!

Over the years, by understanding what the bird feeds on, it has gone from being difficult to spot to becoming a fairly common sight today.

这是一次快速的探访，查看花朵的同时也见了几位朋友。在一个小时内，这只鸟出现了两次，给了我绝佳的机会用 R1 连续预录模式捕捉它的飞行。效果非常好！

多年来，通过了解这种鸟的食物来源，它从难得一见变成了如今比较常见的鸟类。

5. Sunda Cuckoo, 巽他杜鹃, 巽他杜鵑, Cuculus lepidus, スンダツツドリ, SEWAH GUNUNG MELAYU

update 202412

A cuckoo that is often heard but rarely seen gave us a special moment this time—it came close and was fully visible. A truly lucky encounter!

一只经常听到但难得一见的杜鹃，这次竟然靠近我们，展现了它的全貌。真是一个幸运的时刻！

6. Blue-and-white Flycatcher, 白腹蓝鹟, 白腹藍鶲, Cyanoptila cyanomelana, オオルリ, Burung Sambar Biru

update 202412

This striking “black-faced” blue-and-white flycatcher is a fairly common winter visitor here. However, this year, many individuals have been spotted at Gunung Alab, including males, females, and juveniles. It is noticeably distinct from Zappey’s Flycatcher.

这种引人注目的“黑脸”蓝白鹟是这里相当常见的冬季访客。然而，今年在阿拉布山发现了许多个体，包括雄鸟、雌鸟和幼鸟。它与x琉璃蓝鹟有明显的区别。

7. Bornean Spiderhunter, 婆罗洲捕蛛鸟, 婆羅洲捕蛛鳥, Arachnothera everetti, ムナフクモカリドリ, KELICAP-JANTUNG KELABU BESAR

update 202412

It’s not very common to spot this bird here at Gunung Alab, but we heard its call while waiting for another target. Not that long, we saw it perched nearby! Yet another great sighting.

在这（高海拔）（Gunung Alab）看到这只鸟并不常见，但在我们等待其他目标时听到了它的叫声。不久后，我们就在不远处看到它站着！又是一次精彩的观鸟体验。

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September 8, 2024October 3, 2024

Birds of Tabin, Sabah | 塔宾野生动物保护区, 沙巴 – 马来西亚 | liewwk Nature – 4 [update 20241003]

a new collection for Tabin Wildlife Reserve

塔宾野生动物保护区

1. Black-throated wren-babbler, 黑喉鹪鹛, 黑喉鷦鶥, ノドグロサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU-MURAI BESAR BORNEO

2. Blyth’s Frogmouth, 星喉蟆口鸱, 星喉蟆口鴟, Batrachostomus affinis, コガマグチヨタカ, CUCUR BIASA

3. Striped Wren-Babbler, 纹鹪鹛, 紋鷦鶥, Kenopia striata, シラフサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU MUKA PUTIH

4. Bornean Bristlehead, 棘毛伯勞, 棘头鵙, Pityriasis gymnocephala, ブタゲモズ, TIUNG-BATU KEPALA MERAH

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1. Black-throated wren-babbler, 黑喉鹪鹛, 黑喉鷦鶥, ノドグロサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU-MURAI BESAR BORNEO

update 202409

– long time never been Tabin Wildlife Reserve, this time come here for quick one and meet up my very first Guide from Danum Valley BRL .. Paul .. We spend 3 mornings and 2 evening for birding .. not really bad overall, got all 3 Wren-Babbler .. this is one active moving around

– 很久塔宾野生动物保护区, 这一次到来遇上我的第一次丹隆谷的向导。他是我很尊敬的其中一位Paul.

没很认真的观鸟，这次是为了哺乳动物而来。可是还是很好遇上3只主要的鹪鹛，棘毛伯勞, 蓝头八色鸫，婆罗洲蓝尾八色鸫，冠鸦等。还是一样，总是跳不停的。

2. Blyth’s Frogmouth, 星喉蟆口鸱, 星喉蟆口鴟, Batrachostomus affinis, コガマグチヨタカ, CUCUR BIASA

update 202409

– it is excited to see this bird in the day time and so cute ..

– such a long time never at Tabin, this time with special request to be in here trying to record as much I can ..trying for this bird night time but failed but got it on day time ! theory work !

– 每次见到这鸟尤其是早上都非常兴奋。很可爱。

– 很久都没来塔宾野生动物保护区，这次主要是拍哺乳动物。我也尽量记录多点鸟种。这鸟在晚上找了2夜都听到看到不到，竟然在早上听到，看到。

3. Striped Wren-Babbler, 纹鹪鹛, 紋鷦鶥, Kenopia striata, シラフサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU MUKA PUTIH

202409

– a bird that usually quite difficult to be photograph at Peninsula Malaysia, seem easier at Borneo. Almost never missed this bird at Danum Valley. But when I am at another famous birding spot Tabin Wildlife Reserve, this bird seem same like Danum Valley. not really shy … easy to get picture too

– 在西马，这可是非常难拍到的一只鸟。可是在沙巴好几个低海拔的保护森林，都还是容易看到拍到。在丹浓谷几乎没错过，这次到塔宾野生动物保护区。就找找，看来也是蛮容易的。

4. Bornean Bristlehead, 棘毛伯勞, 棘头鵙, Pityriasis gymnocephala, ブタゲモズ, TIUNG-BATU KEPALA MERAH

update 202410

– an exclusive Borneo endemic, always one of the main target to Borneo

– another bird that I keep looking at is this, it is my first time sight it here … excite !!! too bad 3rd times of the trip so not much time spend on this …

– 通常到婆罗洲的主要目标之一。非常特别的单型属

– 在塔宾野生动物保护区的几天，几种鸟是我想找的。这是其一，非常幸运找到了，还是不是太高。可是没用很多时间去拍好，这是这团第3次见到了。

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August 15, 2024

CANON R5markii .. ISO10000 sample ..

Many of Bird Photographers really want to have high megapixels camera for many different reasons. But for me, most of the time I Birding in “dark” Rain forest. Most of the time I am using ISO 8000-30000 .. so ISO performance always my main concern beside AF performance.

I am honor to have the new CANON R5 markii few days, so I am using it to test things that Rain Forest photographers concern. AF, ISO .. .etc

so here I am using one of my very common ISO and sharing original pictures save from RAW and denoise version (with Adobe-Topaz)

Original picture convert from RAW

July 26, 2024September 18, 2024

Birds of Trusmadi, Sabah | 特鲁斯马迪山, 沙巴 – 马来西亚 | liewwk Nature – 3 [update 20240918]

2nd highest Mountain after Mount KK at Sabah. there is a forest reserve surround

1. Bare-headed Laughingthrush, 裸头噪鹛, 裸頭噪鶥, Garrulax calvus, ハゲガビチョウ, KEKICAU-RAYA HITAM BOTAK

2. Sunda Owlet, 巽它鸺鹠, 巽它鵂鶹, Taenioptynx sylvaticum, ヒメフクロウ, PUNGGUK-KECIL GELANG SELATAN

3. Mountain Barbet, 山拟鴷, 山擬鴷, Megalaima monticola, ヤマゴシキドリ, TAKUR BUKIT BORNEO

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1. Bare-headed Laughingthrush, 裸头噪鹛, 裸頭噪鶥, Garrulax calvus, ハゲガビチョウ, KEKICAU-RAYA HITAM BOTAK

– very active and noisy bird ..

– newly update it may not belong to the Laughingthrush family

– rare and shy montane Borneo endemic

update 202409

– one of my best moment of 2029, this bird stay close and one of best view of this bird

– 我的2029最好的一刻，这鸟站这个位置真的最好角度看这鸟。

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– another main target of the short trip, it is close and fast .. all of us saw the bird .. but sad my buddies didn’t got the picture of it feeding on “fruit” (think my first time saw this bird eat fruit) …

– the bird moving fast and inside dark bush, 2 of the Z9 failed to got the bird in focus 🙁 lucky me with new R5markii , if bring mark 1 may be also dont have this best moment of this rare bird

– 与朋友的几天，主要目标之一。这鸟来的蛮近的。可是有入常态，动很快，在暗的地方动。朋友们Z9都没办法对上焦（在这站了好几秒大家都看到）。幸好佳能R5Mark ii 好好表现还是对上了几张。这鸟非常害羞，稀有。非常不容易拍照，还加上第一次看到它吃果子（通常吃昆虫）.

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update 202408

– before archive the folder, make another picture one of best moment of 2024. This bird stand here more than 3 minutes … making call.. looking at us ..such a handsome

– 在我删掉7月的图片前，还是分享多一张。2024最美好的一刻。这么英俊的鸟站那3-4分钟。好看啊。

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update 202407

– one of my favorite birds of Malaysia, it is not that rare just too active to have good view. But when lucky strike, me and David enjoy few minutes of best moment with this bird .. amazing bird to look at

– 我本身最喜爱马来西亚鸟之一。虽然不是特别稀有，可是就太活跃+通常站很高所以都不容易看的很好。可是今天，我有朋友DAVID 竟然遇上这么3只在我们面前10-15尺占了蛮久。

2. Sunda Owlet, 巽它鸺鹠, 巽它鵂鶹, Taenioptynx sylvaticum, ヒメフクロウ, PUNGGUK-KECIL GELANG SELATAN

update 202407

– a long waiting day, today patient pay off with different prize. Missed the Bulwer’s Pheasant male…. after long wait … before we call it a day, heard this owl far away .. just try ours’ luck after long wait before we decided to walk back to ours’ car I saw this bird flying toward car park. Not long after walk toward car park, after got the Bornean Leaf bird and got this bird stay there for long for us.

– 等了一天，还是没等到鳞背鹇公鸟。在我们决定回酒店前，听到这鸟叫。等了也蛮久，我们也决定去吃晚餐。突然我见到这鸟飞到我们停车的方向，我跑了过去。没很久，我就找到他了。很可爱哦。真的是很好的安慰奖。

3. Mountain Barbet, 山拟鴷, 山擬鴷, Megalaima monticola, ヤマゴシキドリ, TAKUR BUKIT BORNEO

update 202409

– another visit of this lovely forest, good weather…good birds (montane and sub-montane). While we trying to find few of ours target, found this bird busy making some hole .. lovely Borneo endemic

– 又到达这个很舒服的森林，高山+中海拔鸟都可以见到。但我们到达后第一停，在听目标鸟时。竟然找到这鸟在啄树洞。婆罗洲特有种。

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June 12, 2024August 14, 2024

Birds of Lenggor+Panti, Johor | Lenggor, 柔佛 – 马来西亚 | liewwk Nature – 8 [update 20240814]

Birds of Lenggor nearby forest, Johor

1. Crested Jayshrike, 冠鸦, 馬來冠鴉, Platylophus galericulatus, カンムリカケス, BURUNG-MENJERIT

2. White-necked Babbler, 白耳穗鹛, 白耳穗鶥, Stachyris leucotis, シラボシモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN CERUN

3. Malaysian Rail-babbler, 白眉长颈鸫, 白眉長頸鶇, Eupetes macrocerus, クイナチメドリ, GEMBALA-KERA

4. Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler, 绒背纹胸鹛, 絨背紋胸鶥, Macronus ptilosus, ミノゲチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERBULU PONG-PONG

5. Chestnut-rumped Babbler, 红腰穗鹛, 紅腰穗鶥, Stachyris maculata, コシアカモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN BESAR BIASA

6. Buff-necked Woodpecker, 黄颈斑啄木鸟, 黃頸斑啄木鳥, Meiglyptes tukki, カレハゲラ, BELATUK-BATU LEHER KUNING

7. Cinnamon-headed Green-Pigeon, 棕头绿鸠, 棕頭綠鳩, Treron fulvicollis, ニッケイアオバト, Punai Bakau

8. Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker, 赤胸锯齿啄花鸟, 赤胸鋸齒啄花鳥, Prionochilus thoracicus, ベニムネハナドリモドキ, SEPAH-PUTERI BELAKANG KUNING

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1. Crested Jayshrike, 冠鸦, 馬來冠鴉, Platylophus galericulatus, カンムリカケス, BURUNG-MENJERIT

update 202406

– another special trip to this “South” of Peninsular Malaysia but this time we actually target only Malaysian Rail-Babbler and Cinnamon-rumped Trogon. Day1 , we already have this bird again with better view and photo and the Rail-Babbler give a good view but …

– an active bird that everyone seem special look for this bird family

– 又一个特别安排摄鸟行，为了白眉长颈鸫+橙腰咬鹃. 可是我们一道，这一只这么稀有+特别的鸟就出来迎客。我们也很快拿下，可是白眉长颈鸫虽然出来蛮久。。。可是。。。。

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– a uncommon special bird family, a very black and active bird to be seen. It is not easy almost whole Malaysia except some South part of Malaysia

– we keep heard and miss this special bird for a long tour but it is so easy at the end of the extension.

– 蛮不普通的其中一种鸟种。非常害羞，活跃。几乎都不容易见到，除了在西马南部

– 19天观鸟团，就见到它飞来飞去。非常不容易，就在加长部分非常容易就见到了。

2. White-necked Babbler, 白耳穗鹛, 白耳穗鶥, Stachyris leucotis, シラボシモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN CERUN

update 202407

– another success “Rail-Babbler” target tour, after got ours main target. We start do casual birding, got this bird calling in the morning and managed to spent some good time with this bird (even my camera having some issue force me using MF)

– 另一个“白眉长颈鸫”目标团。在第二天把那鸟拿下后。我们就随便看看鸟，在一个早上。在听到他叫时，很快就拿下。虽然我的相机有些问题被逼用手动对焦（这鸟可是跳的非常快的）

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– 2nd trip to this special location for special targets. This beautiful, rare bird some how not the main target we here for. But we normally heard and seen them well so never waste we spend some time to have good look of this bird. But for this trip, it is a target so we spend one special early morning for this and not bad for the outcome and some birds come close

– a very active bird and black-rufous overall normally move in pair

– 这个雨第2次到这特别的鸟点找很特别的鸟种。这么一只漂亮稀有的鸟也不不是目标鸟。可是这一次，朋友们是要这鸟的。所以我们用其中一个早上找这鸟。还好，给我们拍够够。

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– a boring evening … not really as main target no sight at all. But very lucky to have this bird give us good show for about 5 minutes. active and rare bird
– 很活跃+害羞的鸟。下午到达立刻找目标，可是目标完全没声，没影。还好这一只这么难的的鸟出来让我们看够够。

3. Malaysian Rail-babbler, 白眉长颈鸫, 白眉長頸鶇, Eupetes macrocerus, クイナチメドリ, GEMBALA-KERA

update 202408

– within 24 hours, we got this bird again with much better view this time. All have perfect view of the shy bird..it is really fun to see this bird walk slow infront of us.

– a shy bird always difficult to spot and walk almost close to ground only

– 在24小时内看到这鸟2次。第二次，竟然比第一次更好。非常高兴在我们面前，慢慢的走像模特儿一样。真的很美。

– 一只非常害羞的鸟，通常都在地面山慢慢的走的。幸运啊

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– another special target birds tour (5th this year for Rail-Babbler), this time with big group.. little bit challenge to get 1st target .. Malaysian Rail-babbler … but today morning, managed to heard it and wait a while before locate it calling. Happen for 2-3 minutes .. everyone see it from limited angle 🙁 but relieve …

– 今年的第5次特别目标-白眉长颈鸫。这次，蛮压力（太多人了）。以为没什么机会看到，可是一大早听到他叫。没等很久就看到它在远处叫。还叫了2-3分钟。大家都拿下。

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update 202407

– it is a long plan request from “friend”, a bird family need Rail-Babbler… last for him and another Jay-shrike for better view .. and we make this happen within 2 days while we actually plan it for 5 days … day1 arrive afternoon nothing much but still got Finsch’s Bulbul & Scarlet-breasted Flowerpeckeras new birds and with many woodpeckers with good view … follow by lunch and a quite bored afternoon … but still able to have good view of Crested Jayshrike and ~10m close Rail-babbler without any sight …Day2 morning nothing much even with some good view but no Rail-babbler close heard .. raining afternoon after lunch even still rain.. as Bill seem worry we missed the bird just decided walk into forest with raining gear … not far after we walk I heard “to to to” real close and ask every one backward … YES me and Bill saw the bird circling and walk across the trail but Karen & Miki missed … hmmmmmm .. so we decided go to a slight open space to wit for the bird…. not that long the bird came into view and making “balloon” call show for us more than 2 minutes .. smile for everyone …

– 去年有位朋友的介绍下，他们要求“我”带他们（其中一位）看完最后一只鸟科类。。。他已80岁希望可以看完。。加上某种原因，我决定帮这个忙。等了一年，终于到了。。。很快第一天我们到中午时分，没什么特别可是。都拿下芬氏冠鹎（新鸟种）加蛮多啄木鸟（很低）。。吃完饭后，虽然拿下不少鸟。加上冠鸦（之前他只看到一秒，其他人的新鸟种）。

第二天，早上虽然也不少鸟。可是目标鸟几乎没声音。吃饭时Bill 开始担心，虽然下雨他特别忧心。我也决定还是到森林等。到时还是小雨，决定进去走走。大家带着雨伞，雨衣进去。没很远，大家在看什么什么鹎时。我听到”它“叫了。。。很近。就叫大家后退。。。。没2分钟就看到它在步道旁走了2圈。还过了步道，可是2位朋友没看到。。。hmmmmmm..我们早到附近一个空荡的第在哪等待。。也没很久“它”尽然上小树桩上脚了好几分钟。天啊。当然大家都笑了。我帮了一位老人完了他的心愿。（他来了这8-9次）

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update 202407

– a good month to start to have good view of this special bird, total 4 good view of this birds 2024 June. And twice we special come to this special location for 2 special birds family. Both trips got the bird on day1/2, hope it stay for next few visits.

– a birds came close to us and make special “balloon call” style.

– 这个月是个好开始看这一只鸟。2024 6 月。我总共看到这鸟4次（西马中部，南部）。2次特别鸟观鸟团到这，在2天内看到这鸟。希望接下来都可以把这2只鸟拿下。

– 非常幸运在近距离看到它叫吧蓝喉涨起来。

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update 202406

– finally finish a long tour, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo & extension to South P Malaysia. We had this very special target bird twice all of us saw the bird well and long. We had this bird walking across the trail after 2-3 hours search through the forest.

– a mystery bird that can be very shy or sometime just appear in-front of you and walk slowly.

– 终于完成很长的观鸟团。西马中部，婆罗洲，西马南部。真的很累。这只非常特别的鸟是大家主要目标鸟之一。我看到2次，第一次8/10个人都看的很好在石头上转圈。第二次（只有4个人）慢慢走过好几次。

– 这鸟较神秘，有时怎么都看不到，有时就在我们面前几米走来走去。

4. Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler, 绒背纹胸鹛, 絨背紋胸鶥, Macronus ptilosus, ミノゲチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERBULU PONG-PONG

update 202406

– a very active bird that always making call attract ours attention either Peninsular Malaysia & Borneo lowland.

– lucky moment to have both standing and making call for us to take photo

– 非常活跃+漂亮的鸟。很容易听到这鸟在低海拔森林叫声。

– 这一次，非常幸运。2只站一起唱起歌让我们拍拍。

5. Chestnut-rumped Babbler, 红腰穗鹛, 紅腰穗鶥, Stachyris maculata, コシアカモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN BESAR BIASA

update 202406

– this place, I always call it “babbler heaven”. as usual while we actually trying to get White-necked Babbler pictures. This bird just came down to see us.

– active, and lovely babbler with very loud call normally heard in lowland forest

– 这个鸟点，我通常都叫他“鹛科天堂”。真的很多鹛都可以容易看到。当我们在拍白耳穗鹛。这一只鸟也参予。

– 非常活跃，叫的非常大声的鸟。

6. Buff-necked Woodpecker, 黄颈斑啄木鸟, 黃頸斑啄木鳥, Meiglyptes tukki, カレハゲラ, BELATUK-BATU LEHER KUNING

update 202406

– a bird that pretty common but I always trying to look for one last few months after I know it is lifer for my friend. finally this bird appear together with another woodpecker (think also lifer for him) but he choose this so we looking for this brown, white necked small woodpecker.

– 蛮普通的啄木鸟，可是我还是很努力找这鸟因为朋友新鸟种。这次，尽然2只啄木鸟（其实4种）在一个地方出现。可是朋友坚持要这一只，我们就专注这一只，小，黄斑，白颈。可是就一只母鸟

7. Cinnamon-headed Green-Pigeon, 棕头绿鸠, 棕頭綠鳩, Treron fulvicollis, ニッケイアオバト, Punai Bakau

update 202407

– our first morning here and no main target sight, but one of the good bird we have … this lovely green pigeon.stay high up but it is really good to see them.

– 我们的第一个早上，目标鸟没叫可是看到这鸟也是够兴奋。虽然不是客人新鸟种。

8. Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker, 赤胸锯齿啄花鸟, 赤胸鋸齒啄花鳥, Prionochilus thoracicus, ベニムネハナドリモドキ, SEPAH-PUTERI BELAKANG KUNING

update 202408

– one of the most beautiful and rare flowerpecker of Malaysia. But it seem quite common at this part of Malaysia Lenggor-Arong-Panti area.

– Lucky group to have 2 sights of this lovely Flowerpecker

– 马来西亚最美+稀有的啄花鸟。在西马南部，几乎不难看到。虽然见过好几次，可是总是没办法拍到照片。

– 这一组人，好幸运尽然看到2次。还拍到。幸运啊