Another of birding days...

The following week (1 Aug 2009), I made my way to the spot where the Stork-billed Kingfisher was - I went very early, hoping that I would be able to take my shot before the group arrived, so that I wont be disturbing them...But the SBKF didnt turn up until much later. It turned out to be a blessing as I get time to know the photographers more and even more amazing, when the bird did turn up, the guys let me take my shot first before they took up position.

Stork-billed Kingfisher

I also took many shots of the more common kingfisher here - Collared Kingfisher. The parent (first image) was more difficult to take because it flew away before I can get close, but the juvenile was more easy to approach.

Collared Kingfisher (adult)

Collared Kingfisher (juvenile)

And yesterday (8th Aug 2009) I was very privileged to follow a group of photographers to Panti forest in Johor. Usually, I would just walk along the main road looking for subjects to shoot, but Con, a very seasoned photographer, took me into the forest when he heard the calling of the Rufous-collared Kingfisher. I had difficulty handling my equipment in the thick of forest, but I did ok, and it was a great experience! Con has six leech bites, I was glad that I wore leech socks and could get away with zero leech accident..ha ha...Not a great image, but it is priceless as this is on many photographers 's wish list. :-)

Rufous-collared Kingfisher

Just a bit of update in my life - I changed my mind (two days ago..ha ha..) and decided to continue to live in Singapore for the time being, and try to search for a job to sustain my living expenses. I am still working it out in my mind whether to move out of my comfortable flat for a cheaper place or even downgrade to a room....I will think it over and hopeful that my Heavenly Father will give me the guidance to make the right choices.....As I was quite stressed a bit on trying to make decisions, I finally said to myself - just enjoy the month of september....and park the rest of the problems aside for a while - things will turn out fine. That helped a lot to wash away the anxiety bit, so let's see.......