Pink-necked green pigeon at Garden Temerloh

Punai Gading di Taman Temerloh

Male flying over the roof

Male pink-necked green pigeon

emerge from the manggo tree

 

a pair fly pass - male (top)

The common treeshrew (Tupaia glis)

The common treeshrew (Tupaia glis)

 

The common treeshrew is a small mammal in the treeshrew family Tupaiidae, and is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. It has been listed as Least Concern by IUCN as it remains common and displays some adaptability to ongoing habitat loss. Wikipedia

Burung Rapang Duit di Sawah Paya Ladang Chenor

 Red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus) at Paddy field at Paya Ladang, Chenor.

I visited the same area after one month HERE

Returning to the paddy fields at Paya Ladang this September brought a remarkable sense of wonder, especially after seeing them just a few weeks ago in August. The landscape has transformed beautifully in a short time. The vast fields, which were still in their early vegetative stages during my last visit, have now proudly entered their reproductive phase. 

The entire expanse is alive with new energy as the young rice panicles emerge, painting the countryside in a vibrant, deep green. It is incredible to think that in just about one month, this lush green sea will ripen into a sweeping blanket of brilliant gold, ready for the harvest.

The tranquil atmosphere of the fields was beautifully punctuated by an exciting wildlife encounter.

During my walk, I came across a striking flock of Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus). These bold birds, with their signature red facial wattles, sharp black crowns, and unmistakable piercing calls, were busy foraging along the bunds and among the rising stalks. Watching them navigate the changing landscape added a wonderful layer of biodiversity to my visit, making this return to Paya Ladang a truly rewarding experience.

Paddy field

White-headed munia (Lonchura maja), and other munia, feed on young paddy seed

Five Little egrets (Egretta garzetta) in flight

Two Red-wattled lapwings (Vanellus indicus) landed on mossy field

Red-wattled lapwing

Red-wattled lapwing walking on mossy ground

Common palmfly (Elymnias hypermnestra undularis), male with dard/black colour

Asian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

Shukri and photographer

Juvenile Cuckoo in flight at my backyard

Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus)

Juvenile

 

New set-up full frame mirror less and new RF telephoto

I have upgraded my wildlife gear to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II paired with the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens for bird photography.

This combination is an absolute game-changer. The 45-megapixel full-frame camera body delivers incredible resolution for deep cropping, while providing superior dynamic range and excellent low-light performance in shaded forests. Canon's upgraded AI autofocus locks onto bird eyes instantly, even through dense branches.

The standout feature is Pre-continuous Shooting, buffering frames before the shutter is fully pressed so I never miss a sudden take-off. Crucially, the silent electronic shutter operates quietly without scaring skittish birds, utilizing a stacked sensor that eliminates rolling shutter distortion. Paired with the lens's powerful image stabilization, this setup delivers flawless, professional performance in the field.

Full frame with slight crop and auto tone

New set-up-  EOS R5mark 2, RF100-500mm f4.5-7.1 IS L lens

Full frame no edit , just resize

 

Baya weaver New Nest on Giant Mimosa Pigra

Male Baya weaver bulding new nest on Mimosa pigra, commonly known as the giant sensitive tree

 

Burung Sawah Padi di Paya Ladang, Chenor, Pahang

Peringkat Pertumbuhan Padi

Fasa Vegetatif (Hari 1 – 55): Peringkat percambahan benih, pembesaran pokok, dan pembiakan anak padi (beranak).

Fasa Reproduktif (Hari 56 – 90): Tempoh padi mula bunting dan mengeluarkan tangkai bunga.

Fasa Pematangan (Hari 91 – 125): Proses pengisian susu pada biji padi sehingga ia mengeras, bertukar warna kuning keemasan, dan sedia dituai.

(sumber:Wikipedia)
 

Alor ayer

Fasa Vegetatif: Padi hidup subur, bila kah masa berbuah dan kuning?

Lone Great Egret (Casmerodius alba modestus)

Great Egret in flight

Two Great Egrets take off when I went near 

Five of them

 

White-throated kingfisher eats centipede

This white-throated Kingfisher found a centipede on the soil around the pineapple tree in my backyard.

probably tthe Malaysian Jewel Centipede (Scolopendra sp)

...and swallowed it up

found another

Swallowed it all after the centipede is motionless

 

The next day, it caught the same type of centipede and took it on to the bamboo tree.

Striated Heron waiting for prey

Striated heron (Butorides striata) at Taman Tasik Raub

 

Male Baya Weaver chase another male compete for females

 

Little Egret at Taman Tasik Raub

Gotcha -strike

lets fly

swallowing the small fish

 

Tiung emas biasa (Gracula religiosa)- Common Hill Myna

Tiung emas biasa (Gracula religiosa religiosa),on dead the bottle palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis)

 

Paddyfield pipit on Football Field

I was jogging near the football field adjacent to Taaman Tasik Raub when I saw two pipits walking about near the access road. When I completed the morning exercise, I took a camera.

and shoot from the car window.

 

Paddyfield pipit (Anthus rufulus) perch on top of concrete bunker

Green caterpillars are the larval stage of various moths and butterflies

Full frame shoot

 

makan ulat beluncas

Birding in Sekinchan Ricefields - Rombongan Cik Kiah

One day visit to Sekinchan Kuala Selangor - rombongan Cik Kiyah

Here are a few common birds taken with a Sony Rx100 Mark VII

Asian openbill stork [4] (Anastomus oscitans)

ripe paddy

2 botak siput

A crow with a catch (frog), flew pass Villa Chee

House Crow (Corvus splendens)

kilang padi

ripe paddy ready for harvest

fiber glass boat

Fishermen at BNO

an airplane and the train

wild grass flower