10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The drongo perches above the flock, snatching insects that they disturb, and keeping an eye out for predators that might go unnoticed by its hunting flock-mates. The species is classified as Near Threatened for all the usual depressing reasons – pollution, drainage, hunting, and the collection of eggs and nestlings ( source ).

Sri Lanka 205

Sri Lanka Birds Taiwan Cats 205

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Another item they feed on is hunting edible bird nest swiftlets, which are quite common in edible swiftlet houses in Sabah, Malaysia ( source ). The first attempt in hunting was made by the male hornbill which was seen snapping at a passing swiftlet, but was unsuccessful. Then she tried to feed it to the remaining chicks.

Rhinoceros 125

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 125

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

” If you have ever been to Singapore, you will know that about half the places there are named after Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (1781 – 1826). The only explanation I have for this unequal treatment is that it must be a witch hunt. “Dull, me?”

Los Angeles 179

Los Angeles Birds Woodpeckers Owls 179