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Amar
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Bird & nature lover; Paediatrician; believer in the Divine
November 25, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Male Plain Sunbird (Anthreptes simplex) feeding on nectar of Dendrophthoe pentandra (Malayan Mistletoe), favourite of sunbirds. Plant well known for antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Silver-rumped Spinetail (Rhaphidura leucopygialis) with a nice tail display. Good to see flock of 18 birds this morning (a very dark day).
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Mugimaki Flycatcher (F. mugimaki), juv. male (1st yr). Confused with adult female as no white post-ocular patch. But white at outer base of tail (arrow) very useful feature not present in females. Richer rufous chin/breast helps. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Dusky Eagle-Owl (Ketupa coromanda), presumed female from behaviour (not calling , less dominate). Notice the pink upper eyelids (seen better in 2nd image) - almost like make-up. Not noticed that before.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Perlis #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher (Cyornis brunneatus)
Experiences we live for as birdwatchers.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:25 AM
November 22, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I would be very grateful if someone could open one of these Durian fruit for me.
Gold-whiskered Barbet (Psilopogon chrysopogon)
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) growing in number very quickly and over-running many wetlands sites.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 22, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The Mystery of the Bald Myna
Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is well known to have an odd balding of the head, where all the feathers are lost. The cause is unknown (see 2nd image for discussion).
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Female Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati) feeding on fruit of Eurya acuminata, an important bird-tree.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati) feeding on fruit of Eurya acuminata, a poorly appreciated bird-tree with many species taking the nectar & fruit.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) feeding on the fruit of Flueggea virosa (Common Bushweed, Sigar jalak, Trembilutan, Bai Fan Shu, Jin Gan Teng, Vellapoolam). A favourite fruit of many birds. The plant is widely used in traditional medicine.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia
November 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities* are wrong."
Voltaire

*government
November 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
If looks could kill there would be nothing left of me.
Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus). The sheer beauty of birds, even when seen again & again, blows me away.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Classic kingfisher situation, perched on a sign that says ‘no fishing’. White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
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November 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Came across another Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) fishing this week. A backlit image but great to see these large winged raptors. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Crescent Moon (33%) this morning. #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #Seestar S50 #moon #Astronomy
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Horsehead & Flame Nebulae, adjacent nebulae in Orion's belt near Alnitak. Horsehead is a dark nebula, Flame is an emission nebula. The Horsehead's iconic shape is a silhouette of dark dust against the bright background. #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #Seestar S50 30 min exposure. #Astronomy
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Oriental Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus orientalis) with a small beetle prey.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela). No matter how many times I see their regal flight, still makes my heart beat faster.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus). I have often seen bee-eaters take bees, wasps, moths, butterflies & dragonflies. First time I have observed them eating a grasshopper.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Especially for @everyheron.bsky.social
Participants of the ‘Longest Neck’ competition.
Great Egrets (Ardea alba) & Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) numbers have ‘exploded’ in Pen. Malaysia. From a dozen reported in 2013 (I reported 12) to now 1000s of birds. Video of a small flock seen this week. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM