Initially activity is low at the lighthouse of Cape Rachado. Therefore I photograph the common Germain’s Swiftlet (Aerodramus germani) and also the House Swift (Apus nipalensis). In addition to the common Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica) on the migration, there are also some Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) among them. But at some point the migratory birds… Continue reading Birding migration at Tanjung Tuan/ Malaysia
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Tanjung Tuan: an important spring migration observatory for birds of prey in Malaysia
In the realm of natural wonders, there are few phenomena that can rival the majesty of the migration of birds of prey. Every year, millions of birds of prey embark on extensive journeys across continents, covering thousands of kilometers with astonishing precision. One of the privileged places to witness this impressive spectacle is Tanjung Tuan,… Continue reading Tanjung Tuan: an important spring migration observatory for birds of prey in Malaysia
Spring migration of birds of prey at Cape Rachado in Malaysia
It has been known since the middle of the last century at the latest that wintering populations of the Oriental Honey-buzzards (Pernis ptilorhyncus) and at least four other species of birds of prey migrate northeast from Sumatra each spring via the Strait of Malacca to the west coast of Malaysia. This migration is part of… Continue reading Spring migration of birds of prey at Cape Rachado in Malaysia