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  1. wengchun

    North Sulawesi - October 2023

    Recently made a short trip with a friend to North Sulawesi covering 2 sites (Tangkoko and Tomohon). Here are just some of the daily sightings (for photos, visit my blog at Singapore & Sulawesi 15-24 Oct 23): Day 1 - Singapore Straw-headed Bulbul, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Red-legged Crake Day 2 -...
  2. wengchun

    Need advice - which adapter for iPhone 6s and Swarovski ATS 80

    Doing some research on various adapters for iPhone 6s on Swarosvki ATS 80. What are your experience, which adapter are you using and would you recommend it for anyone to use the adapter? Thanks.
  3. wengchun

    Broadbill of Peninsular Malaysia

    There are 7 species of Broadbills in Peninsular Malaysia. So far managed to draw 6. Another one to go.
  4. wengchun

    Hornbills of Malaysia

    Sharing some of my recent works on the hornbills. Simple drawings only.
  5. wengchun

    Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher

    Here is an artwork design that I have created and uploaded onto RedBubble.
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  6. wengchun

    Banded Kingfisher

    Here is a simple work on a Banded Kingfisher. Small sized-kingfisher that can be seen in the forest (mid-canopy). Uploaded a similar drawing to RedBubble earlier.
  7. wengchun

    4 species of Kingfishers recorded in Peninsular Malaysia

    Combine 4 drawings of kingfishers. There are more species of kingfisher that I wanted to add but still working on it.
  8. wengchun

    Global Bird Weekend ( birding alone in my own district )

    It's difficult but did it anyway. With a group of birders based in several other countries, we went out on our own to record as many species as possible. I had a pretty decent day, with Bat Hawk as the highlight species for me. Unfortunately for me, I brought a camera with 4 fully charged...
  9. wengchun

    Viltrox NF-M1 for Sigma 500mm f4.5 nikon mount

    Has anyone tried the Viltrox NF-M1 for the nikon-mount Sigma 500mm f4.5 with any micro four thirds camera? I have emailed to Viltrox but they only said their technician have not test the adapter with the lens so they think it may not work.
  10. wengchun

    Flatback Millipede

    This millipede was recorded while guiding my bird photography guests. Location: Fraser's Hill, Malaysia.
  11. wengchun

    Lesser Adjutant

    Here is a video of Lesser Adjutant. All footage recorded from the same spot in Selangor, Malaysia using iPhone SE and Nikon V1 with Sigma 500mm f4.5 This is the link for the video: https://youtu.be/5H52gAMwBGI
  12. wengchun

    Rufous-backed Kingfisher

    It seems that I have not posted anything in this section for a long time. Here is a short video of a Rufous-backed Kingfisher from Malaysia. Click on the link below. https://youtu.be/JEyps8Y4-m8
  13. wengchun

    iPhone SE with Nikon Monarch binocular

    Last month, my Kowa compact spotting scope hit the ground. So, I tried shooting with iPhone SE fitted onto my binocular. Here are some results to share.
  14. wengchun

    Birds of Peninsular Malaysia - Woodpeckers

    Taking out the iPad again for a little finger drawings. Starting with the woodpeckers in Peninsular Malaysia.
  15. wengchun

    Kingfishers of Malaysia

    Although I just started the Trogons of Malaysia, unexpected I completed a drawing of Blue-eared Kingfisher a few nights ago when I could not sleep.
  16. wengchun

    Trogons of Malaysia

    Finally managed to start my "Trogons of Malaysia" series. Here is the first species - Diard's Trogon
  17. wengchun

    Birds of Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

    Finally, managed to find some time to restart my work on birds of Malaysia. Here is the first drawing after so many months busy with bird guiding trips. Attached is a Silver-eared Mesia.
  18. wengchun

    Phonescoping with Nokia Lumia 920

    Recently, bought an adapter for smartphone to be attached onto spotting scope. Here is a decent shot so far. This photo was taken with a Nokia Lumia 920 during my trip to Fraser's Hill, Malaysia. Wanted to try it with Sony Xperia Ray, Samsung Galaxy S5 and iPhone when I get the chance. More...
  19. wengchun

    Day trip with Hornbills and Trogons

    It has been some birding with great views of 5 hornbills, 5 broadbills, 2 trogons, and so much more. Although we dipped on Garnet Pitta and Banded Pitta, the birding was great! an unexpectable rufous-backed kingfisher suddenly passed by while we were looking at the crimson-breasted flowerpecker...
  20. wengchun

    Nice Day Out in Fraser's Hill

    As usual, the trip to Fraser's Hill is always enjoyable - especially seeing the Silver-eared Mesia and those laughingthrushes. Some of the birds seen and heard include Silver-eared Mesia, Spectacled Laughingthrush, Malayan Laughingthrush, Lesser Shortwing, Long-tailed Sibia, Pygmy Wren-babbler...
  21. wengchun

    Sigma 500mm f4.5 (Nikon mount)

    Have acquired a used Sigma 500mm f4.5 for months but only started to use it more often in the field recently. I have tried using a 1.4x Kenko TC but I felt it is better to use it without TC when attached to a D7000. I have also tried this with a V1. Here are some results while I posted more...
  22. wengchun

    Birding in Kuala Selangor

    I had a fantastic birding day in Kuala Selangor (and surrounding) recently!!! Few highlights for the day trip include Mangrove Blue Flycatcher, Mangrove Whistler, Barred Eagle Owl and a HUGE flock of Asian Openbill. The weather was not the most ideal but still i was surprised to see all the...
  23. wengchun

    On a good day around KL, Malaysia

    A rather good day birding around Kuala Lumpur and its adjacent local birding patches could provide 70-90 species. My highest record was over 90 back in 2004 and yet to be broken. My recent list covering 3 birding sites provide 69 species although i believe it could be much higher if not for...
  24. wengchun

    Day Trip Route - Birds of Hulu Langat, Putrajaya and KL (Malaysia)

    The following species are the list of birds that can be seen at specific sites, although some are uncommon and migrants. Site 1: Hulu Langat forest 1. Red Jungle Fowl 2. Great Argus 3. Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker 4. Rufous Piculet 5. Crimson-winged Woodpecker 6. Banded Woodpecker 7. Common...
  25. wengchun

    Hornbills of Malaysia

    As promised, here are the drawings on Hornbills of Malaysia. Please visit my website at http://www.nature2pixel.com
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