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First to show was this splendid male Lesser Shortwing. The male of this race (wrayi) looks completely different from the 'carolinae' race I photographed on Doi Inthanon in January
At the same spot, a Pygmy Wren Babbler began singing, and it eventually gave itself up by perching on an exposed branch in the undergrowth.
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Half bird, half mouse! The last 'target bird' of the trip on my last day!
The trip down to Simpang Pulai was interspersed with various roadside diversions.
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The first emergency stop was caused by several squadrons of Brown Needletails wheeling around in display flight - fabulous birds!
I made several fruitless inspections of bamboo clumps - I'm racking up the hours, and one day I WILL bump into Pin-tailed Parrotfinches - I hope!
The last stop was an old favourite - a haven for butterflies, and in particular, Rajah Brooke's Birdwing.
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'Paranticopsis delessertii' or Malayan Zebra, drinking at a muddy pool.
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'Cyrestis lutea', one of the Map-wing butterflies, one of my favourites!
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The Common Caerulean (Jamides celeno) is a 'blue' that is practically white on the upper surface of the wings.
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The best I could do of a Rajah Brooke's Birdwing. Constantly on the wing, these bird-sized buuterflies are stunning - especially when seen in their natural environment.
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I'll finish with a big bee! It's worth clicking on this image to see the detail!
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