“The Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) is an uncommon resident of Singapore (above, adult). This species is usually solitary, but a pair can sometimes be encountered. There used to be a pair that could be spotted at Pasir Ris Park. Recently, … Continued
“Just want to share some interesting photos taken in Mai Po Wetland Reserve Hong Kong today. “A Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) had been sharing the same stand with a Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) peacefully for almost one minute until the … Continued
These images of the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) was taken by KM Sim on 29th December 2012 at the Japanese Garden in Jurong. Note that the kingfisher is in its comfort mode, first scratching its head directly by raising its … Continued
Kwong Wai Chong is sharing some pictures of a female Banded Woodpecker (above). “For a few short seconds, it stretched out its neck and gaped with bill wide open (below)”, wrote Wai Chong. ” Was it casting a pellet?” “Species … Continued
Kingfishers are fascinating birds. Their colourful plumage and behaviour never fail to attract the attention of wildlife photographers and birdwatchers, like the Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting) above. Sometimes you may be attracted to the loud territorial cries of a male … Continued
This is a lively exchange between Sun Chong Hong and Daisy O’Neill on the former’s account of a pair of White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) the was videoed on a TV antenna: 30th March 2012, Sun Chong Hong: “There were several … Continued
On the morning of 20th October 2012, Adeline aka Merlion Wayfarer had a kingfisher crashed onto her window LINK. The bird landed on the ground, stunned (above left). Soon it moved and flew off, to collide with a wall, dazed … Continued
This is the second collection of random observations by Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS on birdsounds submitted during the past year or so. 1. Everett’s White-eye (Zosterops everetti tahanensis) Fringe of Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia 14th July 2010 “I … Continued
“Kingfishers are known to bathe by plunge-diving into water. So far, all episodes of kingfishers bathing that I have witnessed had occurred only in fresh water. Hence, I was pleasantly surprised to have my first sighting of a Collared Kingfisher … Continued
“On our way out of Khao Yai, we came across a group of bird watchers looking at this female Banded Kingfisher (Lacedo pulchella) with prey clamped between her mandibles, so we decided to stop and see further what else is … Continued