Desaru Birds

Allan Teo · 29th May 2005

Hi
Just came back from Desaru .. I stayed at
the golden beach hotel where there are two hornbills
flying around.

One of them flew into a guest room's door at night and
I walked past it at arm's length. they are quite friendly
there.

I then went up into the Sungei Lebam Channel on a motor boat
and on the way there , I shot these White Breasted Waterhen I think

The Sg Lebam area is pristine and the boatman told me
there were otters eagles ,black gibbons and many kingfishers including
red colored kingfishers. I only observed the white throated.

I went 4 km in and out amoung the mangroves channel area and observed a big Purple Heronry. When our boat came into the area, Purple Herons exploded in all directions. When they left I could see the chicks head in the nests because the tide was high.

Many little herons also flew off.. it seems they are also nesting near the grey herons. I saw WBSEs flying low fishing from our boat.

We then started looking for snakes and other crawlies but found
nothing. The boat man said he can attract seasnakes by aiming
a spotlight at night into the water.

My D2h Suddenly died and I cannot take any more photos.

Regds
Allan

besh · 30th May 2005

nice shot #2,
are you using VR lense?

Ender · 30th May 2005

Originally Posted by Allan Teo

My D2h Suddenly died and I cannot take any more photos.

Understand how u feel... my D70 died too...cause of death is the CF continous blinking problem and i still in France!

Allan Teo · 30th May 2005

Originally Posted by besh

nice shot #2,
are you using VR lense?

Ah
My lens is 80-400VR but since my shutter speed is 1250
VR did not really help

Allan

Allan Teo · 30th May 2005

Originally Posted by Ender

Understand how u feel... my D70 died too...cause of death is the CF continous blinking problem and i still in France!

That will take 4weeks or more to repair
. The complete circuit board needs to be replaced
inside.

Allan

joeyao · 30th May 2005

I thot you only shoot birds that eat meat

wkcheah76 · 30th May 2005

Originally Posted by joeyao

I thot you only shoot birds that eat meat

Meat eating water hen!!! shall not stay near one.. jump at me scary.

Allan Teo · 30th May 2005

Originally Posted by joeyao

I thot you only shoot birds that eat meat

Hi Joe
Yes, the exception is when the bird is 'interesting'

I shall return to the place for more observation , if it is REALLY
good, then we can go for a try

Allan

chngpe01 · 31st May 2005

Good to see your post here Allan, sorry to hear about the D2h. Hope to see more shots soon

Cheers

29th May 2005	#1
Allan Teo Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 512	Desaru Birds Hi Just came back from Desaru .. I stayed at the golden beach hotel where there are two hornbills flying around. One of them flew into a guest room's door at night and I walked past it at arm's length. they are quite friendly there. I then went up into the Sungei Lebam Channel on a motor boat and on the way there , I shot these White Breasted Waterhen I think The Sg Lebam area is pristine and the boatman told me there were otters eagles ,black gibbons and many kingfishers including red colored kingfishers. I only observed the white throated. I went 4 km in and out amoung the mangroves channel area and observed a big Purple Heronry. When our boat came into the area, Purple Herons exploded in all directions. When they left I could see the chicks head in the nests because the tide was high. Many little herons also flew off.. it seems they are also nesting near the grey herons. I saw WBSEs flying low fishing from our boat. We then started looking for snakes and other crawlies but found nothing. The boat man said he can attract seasnakes by aiming a spotlight at night into the water. My D2h Suddenly died and I cannot take any more photos. Regds Allan Last edited by Allan Teo; 30th May 2005 at 08:37 AM.

31st May 2005	#9
chngpe01 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 7,486	Good to see your post here Allan, sorry to hear about the D2h. Hope to see more shots soon Cheers __________________ my work I am featured here, in Vol 4

30th May 2005	#2
besh Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 485	nice shot #2, are you using VR lense?

30th May 2005	#6
joeyao Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 755	I thot you only shoot birds that eat meat