Still traveling and dashing around?

Let's see the documented happenings in 2005 & 2006

 

No one says that it is easy maintaining a travelogue. Writing diligently. Not unless one has the passion. Or there lies beneath the undertakings, some objectives. At last, that inspirations and needs are slowly returning to me. But first I must also caution myself that, no matter how strong the will is, and the good intention - Very soon, the days will fly. Without even realizing it, there would be build up of back log. Then the cycle repeats itself. The hassle of having to retrieve the pictures. Just to find that whatever pictures on hand do not connect to illustrate the days happenings.

Let me try.

As you quickly could see, this period my interest have shifted once more. Recalling the past. First- there were waterfalls . Then - travels through Thailand. Followed by Rest Houses hunting. And now - birding activities. All about birds.

Another observation - For the first time, you get to see the Quad -the Four of Us. Aptly nick-named Gang Of Four. Again, Why four? Suppose it is the seating in the car. Or convenient to fill up a table for meals.

 

Dates  In the Year 2005
18th Jan Looking for a birding spot behind our houses - Bukit Laggong
31st January The 2nd largest gate way to Taman Negara - Merapoh. Beautiful Park
9th February The highest and longest canopy walkway will be installed here - Sedim
4th March The usual - Raptor Watch Week in Tanjong Tuan, Port Dickson
9th March A waterfall - Raub Lembik Waterfalls. Over the mountain from Tanjong Malim
29th April How many types of Owl can you find in Kuala Gula?
7th May Used to be a high profile research station for forest and wildlife - Pasoh
15 May The so-called International Bird Race in Frasers Hill
23rd May Been delaying the trip to this National Park in Johore - The Endau Rompin
25th June Seeking out the Raflasia flowers in Peninsula Malaysia -  Ulu Geroh
15th August Thale Noi - A Ramsar Site in Thailand - To watch wetland birds
16th August Thale Ban - A nature Park at the borders of Thailand & Malaysia
3rd September Looking for Owl in Putra Jaya
14th September This was the time of the year in Tanjong Sepat - waders should be back
3rd October Awana - Some one shot the picture of Red-bearded Bee-eater
5th October Kuantan- Time to be out with a new group - my Swimming Kaki
6th October Beach of Passionate Love in Kota Baharu - Continue the circuit Round trip
7th October East-West Highway  and Banding Island -First time for most people
8th October Cameron Highlands -Check out the the TNB Bungalow
14th November Australia -Sydney in Spring
15th November Frasers Hills - How is bird life during this Migratory season
19th December Awana - Following through, not satisfied withe last trip
23rd December Malacca- There was  small "oasis" in the Ayer Kroh  forest & Padi Fields

 

Into 2006 - Here I come

 
The new year 2006 spring  off with a flying start. I started to revive an outstanding hobby. Making birds' Call. A hobby with narrow interest. Sometimes I myself get bored. Mainly, most birds call are identical. Single syllable differing in pitch. Picked up from some distance away and most environmental not exactly dead silence,  the boisterous background noise almost dampened the softer call.

Remembering the experiences from my page on 1999, this year's outing will be centered around small and places not too far away. Birds home you may call them

 
 
2th January

Taman Pertanian -Shah Alam - Recce for that Orange-breasted Thrush

7th January

Kedondong Picnic area - The tree were flowerings and some fruitings

9th January

Genting Casino - Recuperation & Relaxation - relaxation on the Roulette tables

21st January

So much had been written about the Ampang Recreation Park

 

Lets us try our luck in meeting up with the Rollers in Bagan Datuk

18th February

Heard that there were Pittas seen in Kuala Selangor Nature Park - Lets go

24th February

Somewhere near - Lets check out the Bat Hawk site in Perdik

26th February

Must improve my collection of bird call -with some jungle Birds of the highlands -Awana

5th March Fellowship and shopping top the list at this year's Raptor Watch, Port Dickson
12th March Good cool and productive day at the Old Pump House Road, Genting Highlands

Starting small - with a spatter of reports - I shall build it up.

No bad, still going strong! - Got it!

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