Saturday, 1 August 2015

Avian Sighting 7/100 July 2015 - Helmeted Hornbill





































Helmeted Hornbill is a rarity for me. This is my  only second time that I chance on this majestic bird. This time a bit nearer but still about 50 meters away. Heavily crop. There is a resident pair near Awana Genting. It a breeding pair.  Hope to see a nesting soon.  Helmeted have the longest tail amongst its species equalling its body length!


   Suddenly the pair took flight and flew across the track and I have take the shots at my camera setting which I already set at 1.5+ compensation against the harsh light. Luckily the auto setting got it at 1/1000s which freezes the bird in flight while panning during that one chance.



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