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Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings

 Alfandi ― http://malaysianatureadventureramblings.blogspot.com

Personal writings and photos of Malaysian nature. Displaying photos and articles of wildlife and flowers of Malaysia.

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Listed: Apr 16, 2011

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The Dusky Leaf Monkey and Its Orange Baby

The Dusky Leaf Monkey and Its Orange Baby

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― Feeding on flowers at a tree top.The baby is curious about the photographer.The dusky leaf monkey is also known as the spectacled langur, or spectacled leaf monkey. Scientifically known as Trachypithecus obscurus and is a species of primate in the...

Tags: Spectacled Langur, Trachypithecus Obscurus, Orange Baby, Dusky Leaf Monkey, Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings, Syed Alfandi Photography

Alfandi ― 17 weeks ago

The Pacific Swallow or Hirundo tahitica

The Pacific Swallow or Hirundo tahitica

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― Resting at a water channel.Waiting for insects near the paddy fields. ∙ This bird is known as the Pacific Swallow, or Hirundo tahitica. Their regular haunt are the paddy fields and the water channels. They feed on insects which they catch...

Tags: Chordata, Bird, Sigma 50-500mm F/4-6.3 EX DG HSM, Pacific Swallow, Nature Photography, Biology

Alfandi ― 30 weeks ago

The Flowers Of The Garlic Chives

The Flowers Of The Garlic Chives

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― A side view of the bloom. ∙ A top view. ∙ A close up of one of the bloom. ∙ The photos are of the Garlic Chives plant. Also known as Chinese Leek, as this is where the plant originated from. Scientifically known as Allium...

Tags: Kuchai, Chinese Leek, Allium Tuberosum Rottler Ex Sprengel, Plant, Garlic Chives, Macrophotography

Alfandi ― 30 weeks ago

The Streak Eared Bulbul, Pycnonotus blanfordi: The Parents And The Chicks.

The Streak Eared Bulbul, Pycnonotus blanfordi: The Parents And The Chicks.

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― A male, the ruffled head distinguishes it.The female of the species,sleeker in the body.A pair of the chicks, one is sleeping.Food call. ∙ The Streak-eared Bulbul is scientifically known as Pycnonotus blanfordi. It is a species of songbird ...

Tags: Strek Eared Bulbul, Pycnonotus Blanfordi, Bird, Chicks, Bird Photography, Nest

Alfandi ― 17 Apr, 12

The Pigeon Orchid, Dendrobium crumenatum..

The Pigeon Orchid, Dendrobium crumenatum..

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― The bloom's frontal view..A top view of the bloom..Blooming atop a tree.. ∙ This dendrobium species are in abundant almost everywhere in this country. City parks, roadsides and at the jungle fringes. Some people treated them as pests. The ...

Tags: Flower, Dendrobium Crumenatum, Orchidaceae, Sweet Smelling Orchid, Dendrobium, Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings

Alfandi ― 16 Mar, 12

Birding Adventure: Jungle Myna

Birding Adventure: Jungle Myna

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― At the mountain's cliff overhead.Cooling off in the mud.Drinking at the pool. ∙ Locally known as "Tiung Hutan", the bird is scientifically known as Acridotheres fuscus. There is a large flock that can be seen at Mount Keriang near my home....

Tags: Acridotheres Fuscus, Nature, Jungle Myna, Bird, Bird Photography, Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings

Alfandi ― 24 Feb, 12

Birding Adventure: Blue Rock Thrush

Birding Adventure: Blue Rock Thrush

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― A male Blue Rock Thrush.A female of the species.The grown young one (right) still being fed by the mother. ∙ The Blue Rock Thrush is scientifically known as Monticola solitarius. This blue feathered creature is beautiful to look at. They ...

Tags: Sigma 50-500mm, Birding, Nature, Blue Rock Thrush, Gunung Keriang, Monticola Solitarius

Alfandi ― 2 Jan, 12

Using The Raynox DCR 250 : Photographing The Pollens Of The Hibiscus..

Using The Raynox DCR 250 : Photographing The Pollens Of The Hibiscus..

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― Pollens on the anthers..Closeup of the sacs bearing pollens..Pollens sticking to each other..A closeup of the hairy stigma.. ∙ The photos above are of the red hibiscus. Scientifically known as Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, also known as the ...

Tags: Pollen, Raynox DCR 250, Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis, Biology, Camera Review.macro Photography, Canon SX10 Is

Alfandi ― 14 Nov, 11

Elephants Of Malaysia: Maximus elephas indicus

Elephants Of Malaysia: Maximus elephas indicus

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― The mahout calming the elephant.A female (left) and a male elephant.Elephant ride at the park. ∙ Malaysia has two species of elephants, the large Maximus elephas indicus and the small Maximus elephas borneensis. The latter is known as the...

Tags: Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Malaysia, Asian Elephant, Elephant, Mahout, Sungai Ketiar Elephant Sanctuary

Alfandi ― 7 Nov, 11

Purple Ground Orchid or the Spathoglottis Plicata..

Purple Ground Orchid or the Spathoglottis Plicata..

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― The blooming orchid..On the right are the seed pods, looking like miniature cucumbers.A close up of the pods...A close up of the bloom.. ∙ The plant..I've stumbled upon this beautiful orchid while I was driving on an off road expedition. ...

Tags: Orchid, Spathoglottis Plicata, Malaysia, Orchidaceae, Titiwangsa Range, Macro Photography

Alfandi ― 5 Oct, 11

Vanda Hookeriana, Malaysia's Endemic Aquatic Orchid..

Vanda Hookeriana, Malaysia's Endemic Aquatic Orchid..

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― The orchid growing in the pond among other plants..A close up of the flowering stem.A close up of the beautiful bloom. ∙ This orchid is known as the "Pencil Orchid". Also locally known as "Kinta Weed" because it once grew profusely in the...

Tags: Kinta Valley, Malaysia, Endemic, Kinta Weed, Wild Orchids, Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings

Alfandi ― 4 Aug, 11

Using The Raynox DCR 250 Filter: Hoverfly

Malaysia Nature Adventure Ramblings ― On top of a flower... ∙ Closeup of the eyes...Giving a young one a piggy back ride, even when flying.. ∙ Side view. ∙ Hoverflies, are also called flower flies or syrphid flies, making up the insect family Syrphidae. This ...

Tags: Raynox DCR 250, Hoverfly, Flower Fly, Insect, Nature Photography, Macro Photography

Alfandi ― 25 Apr, 11

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