Common Starlings still in non-breeding plumage

Common Starling

On 18 September 2024, a large flock of Starling was perched on a tree in the Skink Habitat of Royal Trin Warren Tam-boore. I managed to isolate 2 birds and took this photograph while they were looking in the same direction. It appears that they are still in there winter (non-breeding) plumage. I suspect they will soon change their coat.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO1000

Common Bronzewings making Royal Park their home

Common Bronzewing (Male)

This pair of male and female Common Bronzewings appeared to have settled at the Skink Habitat of Royal Park. They were known to show up once in a while prior to a few weeks ago. The female was observed first and, last week, the male appeared. Hopefully, the pair will mate and produce chicks. Looking forward to see what happens in the next few weeks.

Top-left: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO720.

Top-right: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO560.

Mid-right: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO1100

Bottom-right: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO800

Common Bronzewing (Female)
Common Bronzewing (Male & Female)
Common Bronzewing (Female)

The resident Black-shouldered Kite of Royal Park

Black-shouldered Kite

The photograph of the Black-shouldered Kite was taken on 15 August 2024 at the Skink Habitat of Royal Park. This bird can be seen frequently at this location and usually perched on the same dead tree.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO90.