Another Nightjar is Born

Welcome this cute little nightjar to this beautiful world!

Is really glad to be able to witness another new born in the wild.

Mothers Day Special

Next week is Mothers Day! As promised, I prepared a video compilation as a tribute to all mothers.

Mothers Day Special (Ode to the birds) from Samson Tan on Vimeo.

Photos selected are all from nestling, breeding, feeding & fledging photos. These chicks stand no chance without the caring mothers!

Most photos are taken in Singapore, if you are looking for new birding destination, Singapore is not a bad idea!!

Breeding of Straw-Headed Bulbul

Straw-headed bulbul is a shy bird and very often heard than seen. It is also a popular cage bird due to its very nice call. Saw this nest at central of Singapore 2 weeks ago and was waiting for the chicks to fledge. It was empty this morning and a search confirmed that the chicks had fledged!

The feeding continue although the chicks had fledged!
A very cute looking for this immature Straw-Headed Bulbul.The chick is falling a sleep after the satisfying meal fed by the parents!
The proud parent announcing to the world that their chicks had fledged!

Birding, Bali??

Birding at Bali?? Few years back the answer is no but situation are changing. One significant improvements will be the missing of cage bird trade from the market. Few years ago, wild birds are openly sold at market despite the ban.

I was at Bali last week and my guide told me that wild birds trade in market have been banned and no longer allowed. This explained why I couldn't find any stall that use to sell all kinds of wild birds in the market. With this improvements, the wild birds population will sure to increase.

However, while I was on the way to Mt Batur from Ubud for birding, I saw this small shop that still sell wild birds! Not sure the owner obtain the necessary approval.
Saw this Pied Bushchat at Mt Batur.

Spotted dove was very common and can be seen even in the hotel that we stayed.
Another common bird in the garden, Olive-backed sunbird.


Scaly-breasted munia is also very common and saw lots of nestling too.
Yellow-vented bulbul

Sooty-headed bulbul

Java munia

At Petulu, lots of cattle egret and herons are nestling.
Red junglefowl is also very common in remote area.

According to the villagers that I spoke to, cock fighting is history now. The fighting cock is now only as their pet.

With the enforcement from the Authority, Bali is sure on the way to become another birding area.