N   03° 07.704'
E 101° 37.232' (WGS84)
My house in P.J.
Used as reference point to
 measure directions & distance
to all outgoing destinations
 

 

My house in Damansara Jaya is typical of all urban construction in Malaysian towns, a double storey link house. This part of PJ is very well developed. Previously it was an area of rubber plantation.  New ornamental trees planted. For me we are lucky, with some land, we have our little gardens. There are flowering plants, fruit tree and palms. I have a tall rambutan tree with heavy bushy leaves where the birds can have their afternoon rest.

This page not only describe the type of birds that come calling near my house, but I intend to project my garden as a typical site where we Malaysian should be able to appreciate beautiful birds without leaving the comfort of our homes.

 

   The fruits of the palm trees attracted quite a few species of birds. Leading the list are Starlings and Mynas. Then trigonometry station is set at 333 meters as compared to this point at the sign board. As the sign says and the future plan at the developers site office shows that the whole hill is These residents [birds] that you cannot miss seeing daily.
Common Myna White-vented Myna Olive-backed Sunbird
House Crow Oriental. Magpie Robin Philippine G. Starlings
Zebra Dove Blue-tailed Bee-eater Black-naped Oriole
Spotted Dove White-vented Bulbul Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Fruiting seasons -few times a years

 
     
Prior to the development of this hill, this mountain despite of limit diversity is still a worthwhile destination. For example, at this summit, each morning we were sure of the presence of the Some irregulars do drop by from time
Common Tailorbird Javan Mynas White-thr. Kingfisher
Brown Shrike Common Iora Little Green Pigeon

The favorite spot for the family of Olive-winged Sunbird
   
  The regulars - Sunbirds, Orioles and Bulbul make their daily visit punctually each morning to claim their harvest. While most birds here do not trust human presence, but these regulars would carry on their activities even with our presence, long as we do not get too close to them. For example - the Sunbird, not less than a meter and half.

This tree on the left about 5 meters high is the the favorite. Doves and Koel would perch high to get a commanding view of the neighborhood. Some irregulars:-

Little Spiderhunters Asian Koel Brown-thr. Sunbird

The flowering tree planted on public road
 
Hibiscus is common in Malaysia but not in contemporary garden. This one shown in the picture is exceptionally large, reaching a height of 3 meters. Such plant again attracts the smaller birds that make it there daily marketing destinations.

The Doves and Mynas are seen throughout the day. They would be perching on the eaves and electric wire. Sometimes, it is interesting to understand more of their lifestyles. The reason for their waiting and also what go on beyond that.

Hibiscus and yellow-Showers are constantly flowering

The theme of my garden was Ginger and Heliconias. Not a very wise choice! The mono-culture also makes the ambience monotonous.
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