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Into the interior. Today, some of us took a 14km ride to Sungai Juram, which is the base camp for the trek to Gunung Tahan. The habitat there is submontane. On the way, we had a brief view of a Golden Cat crossing the road in front of us. Meanwhile, Boo Cheng, who stayed behind, watched a party of 9 Dholes - a large wild Asian dog, so it was a good day for mammals!
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A female or juv Blue-winged Leafbird watched at HQ while waiting for the jeep.
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The Sungai Juram camp is at the confluence of two rivers, the clear Sungai Juram and the peaty Sungai Tanum (pic).
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The rivers are home to both Chestnut-naped and White-crowned Forktails.
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A Large Wren Babbler was singing next to the camp.
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It was even more challenging to photograph than the pitta!
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A Rufous-bellied Eagle flew low overhead.
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This White-chested Babbler crept around in the undergrowth by a forest pool.
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Two's company! A small group of Chestnut-rumped Babblers began to duet excitedly at my approach.
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These Fluffy-backed Tit Babblers make a good mirror image!
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On the way back to the HQ, we stopped at an observation tower, which gave commanding views of the Park, including Gunung Tahan (shrouded in cloud unfortunately). It also gave me a change to get some eye level shots of Silver-rumped Needletails.
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Some had fresh plumage, while others were in mid wing moult.
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Bigger than a fire extinguisher! A praying mantis visited out chalet after dark.
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A Lantern Bug on my shirt, which was hanging out to dry.
Great photos! Love the tit babblers one!
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