Back with Birders' friends to Fraser's Hill

Well, I have been away for a long long time from bird-watching with my old birding friends in KL. So it was very lucky for me that I could join one of their overnight trip to Fraser's Hill (26 & 27 feb 2010).

Fraser's bird sightings was rather "dry" that day...was hoping to sight the collared owlet that the group saw the week before, but no such luck for me! Birds were perching way way far away, and even with a 500mm lens, I would never be able to make any great shots. Nevertheless, being able to spend time strolling along the forest edge and enveloped in the Fraser's cool weather is really a joy to behold. And coupled with chatty friends and most yummy homecook food, all these are special bonuses to the trip.

Just sharing two shots to remember this trip by -

I heard this bird first before I could sight it....A mountain bulbul singing its heart away!

For this red-bearded bee-eater, I have to thank Phoon & his gang for sighting this one near our apartment (Silverpark Apartments) and phoning us to come back for some shots. Wished for a better background but no such luck again that day for me.

Red bearded bee-eater

Not sure when I could make my way up to Fraser's again, but hope it will be soon.....as soon as possible. haha!