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male, adult, winter plummage
I took this photo in Humber River Park. Lone bird flew to a nearby tree and perched upside down. I turned photo 90 degree in order to see better. With white tail feather, this is a male Blackburnian Warbler
Sep 5 2015
female, adult
I took this photo in the Humber River Park near a pond. This photo was at an unique angle to show the face right on to produce a very funny photo. This belted kingdisher was make a call, so the beaks were open.
Sep 5 2015
Dec 11 2014
adult, winter plummage
This common species of kingfisher found in Asia. A very good fish hunter can be seen along all the edge of water way in Taiwan, usually perch on a branch or a pool. However, these birds did not human presence, so I have to hide myself before a photo was taken.
Sep 17 2015
Feb 13 2015
adult, winter plummage
This is one of the endemic subspecies of Taiwan, found in the undergrowth of foothill or mountain forest. This fairly large (20 cm) pretty bird is difficult to find. The curve beaks means scimitar-like.
Sep 17 2015
Oct 29 2014
adult, winter plummage
Vinous-throated Parrotbill is fairly common birds in Taiwan. It can be found in the grass ield and low trees but not near the human residences. This bird feed mainly small grass seeds.
Sep 17 2015
Sep 18 2015
adult, winter plummage
This photo is taken in Hunber Bay Park this morning. This Fall plumage is far from more colourful breeding feather in Spring.
Sep 17 2015
Oct 4 2015
adult, winter plummage
I was very excited about this Wren perching on a dead log only meters away this morning. I have not seen a wren before. This little bird stayed for about 30 seconds for me to get many good photos.
Oct 3 2015
Oct 7 2015
adult
This morning I saw this bird acting as a woodpecker but the size was too small. I knew this is a creeper because it ascended on a tree trunk. In the afternoon, I saw the another creeper in my backyard.
Oct 6 2015
Nov 6 2014
male, adult, winter plummage
Daurian Redstart is a regular seen bird in Taiwan. Usually appears as a lone bird. Female is less colorful than the male but still retain the white wing spot. Around Tamsui area, I always see one or two this species around in every trip outside for birding. It is also the one of species easy to photographied.
Oct 7 2015
Mar 20 2013
adult, winter plummage
This is a common plover with wide distribution in Asia and Europe. It is a migratory water bird but seems to stay in Taiwan for both winter and summer. It walks very fast and fly very well.
Oct 7 2015