Avian Sighting July 2017 - Lesser Shortwing

The new port created  at Ulu Kali Genting have  regular acquaintance and many birders visit the spot regularly either  get better pictures or lifer. As for me it was to just enjoy the cool weather and some fellowship with other birders. I have not been birding for a months or so. Today target was the female Lesser Shortwing but alas it was a no show. The male was there though .

The Cutia have moved on again and Pak Long informed that it have not shown itself for the past weeks since Ken got it in June. Lucky fellow. Here are my take ....................

The birds anticipate free makan of mealworm and take their turn to come out to feed. As usual the Niltavas dominate the hunt which comprises a pair and its fledging. The male bird will chase the baby away whenever it was out in the open.

 First time seeing a pair of chestnut-capped laughingthrush  so high up here. Usually the chestnut-crowned is seen more often in this altitude. Below a record short of the beautiful little black-eared shrike-babbler. Got it amongst a birdwave at  the foot of  Ulu Kali.

A wasps nest high in the open savannah of lowlying mountain shrubs trees