Avian Sighting January 2020 - Oriental Darter / Indian Darter

It is a wow factor  to see this vagrant "snake head "so far down to Central Peninsula. There are one or two that have stayed for good in Malim Nawar side Perak. Though not a lifer I have yet to shoot it in Malaysia. The opportunity came last week  guided by my buddy Den. Many have shot it at close distance. In the late afternoon we reached the venue there were a few regular birders Penang Ooi PS who were still waiting patiently  for a closer and perfect pose capture especially when they span out their wings to dry.

That my friend needs a whole day outing .............. and a lot of patience.

As for me- We Came We Saw We Shoot and Chao as the saying goes.   Bitty Chong was there to show us where it was roosting at a distance of 200-250 ft away. Later Victor L was also recce-ing the place and told us there is a Great Myna aka White-vented sighted nearby too.

Anhinga are underwater feeders like commorant which they dive into freshwater pond and marsh water estuary to spear fish and water creatures, They apparently can stay underwater for a minute plus.

Due to their wettable wings Oriental Darter cannot fly up again after their swimming escapade and instead they have to climb out onto floating logs or platform using their beak and web feets and dry out before taking to flight. Fascinating fact. 

Now is to  wait for news of the Mask Finfoot showing itself as there were so many rarity for the past months.