Black-headed bulbul
Blue eyes my sweet blue eyes..........its is one of gregarious bulbul found commonly in lowland and submontane jungle of Malaysia. It olive body is very much distinct with black primaries feathers and tails. There is also grey morph if you are lucky to see one with its chest and belly in grey shades.
Normally they feed in a group and is therefore quite rowdy and approachable unless they are nesting
Nesting of bulbuls are usually in low lying shrubs or undergrowths away from sight. There will be most probably 2-3 eggs. Breeding season is between May-Sept. This nest was found almost at ground level. I was very concern of their choice of the nest location which was just next to the road trail and conspicious to passerby. There were 2 eggs and the parents took turns to incubate them rain or shine. This photos were taken in June. Last weekend hoping to see the chicks but alas the nest was abandoned by the birds.One of the egg was still intact and the other was missing. The surrounding vegetation was found flattened by intruding bird photogs is my guess...............just wanting to get the best shot. The continuous stressing & harassment of their nest before they hatch had caused the parents to abandon their nest.
Very sad that fellow bird photogs do not have the etiquette not to intrude & disturb their habitat. So I do not blame a birder's selfishness not to post his/ her find until the bird fledge or divest location of bird nesting. Are u guys worthy to be called nature photographers? Shameless sigh............
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