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Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 18h ago

The Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa) may be small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of a hand, but its brilliant colors make it impossible to overlook. #RufousBackedKingfisher #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #malaysia

A tiny jewel of the forest.

The Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa) may be small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of a hand, but its brilliant colors make it impossible to overlook. The glowing rufous back, golden-yellow underparts, and vivid red bill create one of the most striking combinations found among Southeast Asian kingfishers.

Unlike many kingfishers that stay close to open water, this species often hunts quietly in the shaded forest understory, searching for insects, small crustaceans, and other tiny prey among streams and damp vegetation.

Seeing such an intensely colored bird perched so calmly in the forest is a reminder that some of nature’s most spectacular treasures come in the smallest packages.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2d ago

A Banded Woodpecker cautiously peers out from the entrance of its tree-cavity nest. #BandedWoodpecker #ChrysophlegmaMiniaceum #Woodpecker #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #vogels #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #malaysia

A secret life behind the bark.

A Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum) cautiously peers out from the entrance of its tree-cavity nest. Hidden inside the trunk, these woodpeckers raise their young in chambers they excavate themselves, using their powerful bills to carve a safe shelter deep within the wood.

The striking red crown, finely speckled face, and strong chisel-like bill make this species one of the most distinctive woodpeckers of Southeast Asia. Moments like this are rarely seen, offering a brief glimpse into the private world that usually remains concealed behind the forest bark.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 3d ago

A Green Heron (Butorides virescens) moves silently through the shallows, every step measured with remarkable precision. #GreenHeron #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #vogels #vogelfotografie #best_birds_of_world #costarica

A Green Heron (Butorides virescens) moves silently through the shallows, every step measured with remarkable precision. With its raised crest, intense gaze, and compact posture, this small heron is a highly effective ambush hunter, waiting for the perfect moment to strike at fish, frogs, or aquatic insects.

Unlike the larger and more familiar herons, the Green Heron often hunts close to dense vegetation, using stealth rather than size to its advantage. Watching one stalk through the water is like witnessing a perfectly controlled moment of concentration and patience.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 4d ago

The Eurasian Magpie is far more colorful than its familiar black-and-white appearance suggests. In the right light, its feathers reveal beautiful iridescent shades of blue, turquoise, and violet, creating a striking contrast against the soft winter snow. #EurasianMagpie #wildlifephotography #birds

A flash of blue in a winter world.

The Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) is far more colorful than its familiar black-and-white appearance suggests. In the right light, its feathers reveal beautiful iridescent shades of blue, turquoise, and violet, creating a striking contrast against the soft winter snow.

Highly intelligent and endlessly curious, magpies belong to the crow family and are known for their remarkable problem-solving abilities, strong memory, and complex social behavior. They quickly adapt to changing conditions and remain active even during the coldest months of the year.

This quiet winter moment highlights a different side of the magpie — not noisy or mischievous, but elegant, watchful, and beautifully adapted to life in a frozen landscape.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 6d ago

Juvenile Black-thighed Falconet already shows the distinctive facial pattern and contrasting plumage that make the species so recognizable. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #best_birds_of_world #malaysia #blackthighedfalconet

A tiny raptor with a big future ahead.

This juvenile Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) already shows the distinctive facial pattern and contrasting plumage that make the species so recognizable. Although it still carries the soft, fluffy feathers of a young bird, the sharp talons and alert expression already belong to a true hunter.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 7d ago

This Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) had just caught a bird in mid-flight — a prey item almost the same size as the falconet itself. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #best_birds_of_world #blackthighedfalconet

Tiny hunter, extraordinary achievement.

This Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) had just caught a bird in mid-flight — a prey item almost the same size as the falconet itself. Moments like this are a powerful reminder that size means very little when speed, precision, and determination come together.

The photo is not perfectly sharp, shot at ISO 18000, 250 mm, 1/2500 sec at f/5.6, but for me the value of the image lies in the behavior it captures. Seeing one of the world’s smallest falcons successfully take down prey matching its own size was an unforgettable moment.

Sometimes a photograph is less about technical perfection and more about witnessing something truly remarkable.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · last wk.

A tiny guardian at the doorway. A Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) sits alert in front of the entrance to its tree-cavity nest. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birds #best_birds_of_world #malaysia #blackthighedfalconet

A tiny guardian at the doorway.

A Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) sits alert in front of the entrance to its tree-cavity nest. Although it is one of the smallest falcons in Southeast Asia, this remarkable little raptor is a fearless and highly efficient hunter, capable of catching insects, dragonflies, and even small birds in rapid aerial pursuits.

Falconets often use natural cavities or old woodpecker holes for nesting, and the adults remain close to the entrance, constantly watching for potential threats while guarding their nest and young hidden inside.

Moments like this reveal a more intimate side of these charismatic miniature falcons — small in size, but full of attitude and determination.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · last wk.

A Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) perches on a weathered branch in a lush tropical forest. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #vogels #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #best_birds_of_world #Malaysia

A Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) is perched upright on the broken top of a weathered tree branch. The bird has a white face and throat, a dark eye mask, warm brown wings, pale streaked underparts, and a bright yellow vent beneath its tail. It gazes attentively into the surrounding rainforest, framed by a soft green background with creamy out-of-focus foliage.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is one of the world's most adaptable birds. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #vogels #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #best_birds_of_world #Malaysia #commonmyna

The Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is one of the world's most adaptable birds. Equally at home in forests, farmland, and busy cities, it feeds on insects, fruit, seeds, and even small reptiles. Its sharp eyesight and curious nature make it an efficient forager, often seen walking confidently across open ground in search of its next meal.

Although admired for its intelligence and ability to mimic sounds, the Common Myna has also become one of the world's most successful invasive bird species after being introduced far beyond its native range.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2w ago

The great myna, also known as the white-vented myna, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #vogels #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #best_birds_of_world #malaysia #greatmyna

A striking black myna with a distinctive windswept crest is perched on a slender, leafless branch. Its glossy plumage contrasts with its bright yellow bill and legs, while a pale patch beneath the tail is just visible. The bird gazes to the left with an alert expression against a simple, softly graduated blue sky, creating a clean and minimalist composition.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2w ago

The white-throated kingfisher also known as the white-breasted kingfisher is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #best_birds_of_world #Malaysia

A white-throated kingfisher sits alert on a thin branch surrounded by fresh green leaves. The bird has a chestnut-brown head and upperparts, a crisp white throat and breast, brilliant turquoise-blue wings, and a long, bright red bill. Its red feet grip the branch as it peers downward, seemingly searching for prey. The soft, blurred green background creates a calm rainforest setting that highlights the bird's striking colors.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2w ago

Mountaingems are a genus of hummingbirds, Lampornis, which inhabit mountainous regions from the south-western United States to the Isthmus of Panama. #birdphotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #vogels #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #costarica

Close-up portrait of a small hummingbird resting on a thin branch in a tropical forest. The bird has rich cinnamon-orange feathers on its throat and chest, a dark greenish-brown head with a pale eyebrow stripe, and a long, needle-like black bill with a tiny droplet clinging to the tip. The background is a smooth blend of green foliage and soft light, making the bird stand out sharply.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 3w ago

Three-toes sloth carrying its young on its chest. Sloth babies spend their first few months clinging tightly to their mother's belly or chest for protection and transportation. #naturephotography #Nikon #NikonZ9 #natuurfotografie #wildlifephotography #costarica🇨🇷 #sloths

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 3w ago

Juvenile goshawk feeding during winter time (13.01.2026). #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #vogels #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #best_birds_of_world #Norway #goshawk #skogskjulet

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 3w ago

Gravity means nothing when you're trying to impress. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birds #vogels #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #best_birds_of_world #costarica #MontezumaOropendola #BirdBehavior #CourtshipDisplay

A male Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) performs one of the most spectacular courtship displays in the Neotropics. Hanging upside down, he swings beneath the branch while flapping his wings, flashing his golden tail and producing an incredible series of bubbling calls—all in an effort to win the attention of nearby females.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 3w ago

Juvenile goshawk feeding, while scanning the area. It is not alone. This video is taken 14.10.2025 at a place called Skogskjulet in Norway. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #birdlovers #nikonz #birding #birds #best_birds_of_world #Norway

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 3w ago

Perched quietly beneath the rainforest canopy, the Tiny Hawk waits with patience. Despite its size, this agile raptor is a formidable predator, capable of lightning-fast pursuits through forest in search of small birds. #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NaturePhotography #BirdLovers #costarica🇨🇷

Perched quietly beneath the rainforest canopy, the Tiny Hawk (Tachyspiza superciliosa) waits with remarkable patience. Despite its size, this agile raptor is a formidable predator, capable of lightning-fast pursuits through dense forest in search of small birds and lizards. Encounters with this elusive species are rare, making every sighting a memorable moment.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 4w ago

Preparing for the cold season, the European Badger enters a period of hyperphagia—a phase of intense feeding during which it accumulates substantial fat reserves. #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nikonz #Norway #skogskjulet #europeanbadger

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · last mo.

Little Spiderhunter is a species of sunbird found in Southeast Asia, recognizable by its long curved bill, olive-green plumage, and habit of feeding on nectar, insects, and spiders. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia #Spiderhunter

A Little Spiderhunter balances on a purple banana flower bud, facing right. Its slender, downward-curved bill and yellow belly stand out against a smooth, blurred green background, creating a striking portrait of this Southeast Asian nectar-feeding bird in its natural habitat.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · last mo.

A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird hovers beside a spray of orange trumpet-shaped flowers with its wings frozen in motion. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #CostaRica #Hummingbird

A small hummingbird with metallic green feathers and a reddish tail hovers beside a spray of orange trumpet-shaped flowers. Its wings are frozen in motion, revealing delicate feather patterns, and its long, slender bill points toward the blossoms. The softly blurred green background isolates the bird and flowers, emphasizing the sense of motion and the vibrant colors of this wildlife scene.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · last mo.

The photograph shows a chestnut-capped laughingthrush perched vertically on a narrow, leafless branch. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia #Laughingthrush

The photograph shows a chestnut-capped laughingthrush perched vertically on a narrow, leafless branch. The bird is positioned slightly left of center and faces to the right, gripping the trunk with its yellow feet as if climbing. It has a warm chestnut-colored crown, a gray face and body, a striking pale eye surrounded by darker markings, and a slender yellow-orange bill. Its long gray tail hangs downward along the branch. The background is rendered in smooth shades of green and blue-green, creating a soft, out-of-focus woodland setting that makes the bird stand out sharply in the frame.

This image is a wildlife portrait emphasizing the bird's distinctive coloration and behavior. The shallow depth of field isolates the subject from the forest backdrop, highlighting fine feather details, the bright eye, and the elegant posture of the bird as it pauses on the trunk.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · last mo.

A rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher perches on a tree branch in a National Park, Malaysia. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia #Kingfisher

A small, brightly colored rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher with a vivid red-orange beak, golden-yellow chest, and reddish-purple head perches on a mossy tree branch against a softly blurred green forest background.

This photograph emphasizes the striking beauty and delicate size of a forest kingfisher in its natural habitat. The soft background and sharp focus on the bird create a calm, intimate portrait that highlights its colorful plumage and quiet moment of stillness.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · last mo.

I spent 2 days with K.S. Durai, widely known as "The Birdman of Fraser's Hill". He is a legendary nature guide and ornithologist based in Malaysia and a fantastic human being. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia

Photograph of K.S. Durai, widely known as "The Birdman of Fraser's Hill" giving me a bird book with all the local birds.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today I managed to photograph one of the rarest and hardest to find birds in Fraser's Hill, Malaysia. The Silver-breasted Broadbill. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia #Broadbill

The Silver-breasted Broadbill is a small, stocky forest bird about 16–17 cm long.

Imagine a bird with a large, broad turquoise-blue bill that looks slightly oversized for its body. The head is mostly glossy black, giving it a hooded appearance. Around the neck is a striking white collar, like a neat white scarf.

The upperparts (back and wings) are mainly rich chestnut-brown, contrasting strongly with the head. The underparts are what give the bird its name: the breast and belly are silvery-white to pale grey, appearing bright against the darker upper body.

The tail is relatively short. When perched, the bird often looks compact and round-bodied. In good light, the combination of black head, white collar, silver breast, chestnut back, and bright blue bill makes it one of the most distinctive birds in the Malaysian rainforest.

In this case it is sitting on a tree branch looking sideways to the left of me.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2mo ago

These are Black-thighed falconets. One of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between 14–16 centimetres. Adults with chicks (one still in the nest). #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia

These are Black-thighed falconets. One of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between 14–16 centimetres. Adults and chicks. One still in the nest and the other ones cannot hunt themselves yet, but are learningfrom their parents.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Very lucky today to photograph Barred eagle-owls with chick in Malaysia. Had to photograph into the sun, but results are not bad. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia #owls

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This bird was also on my list coming to Malaysia. It is a White-throated kingfisher. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia #kingfisher

A White-throated kingfisher sitting on a small tree branch looking down to its left side.

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This bird was on my list coming to Malaysia. It is a Black-naped Oriole and I live its melodious call. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #Malaysia

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Made some photos of green herons today. Wonderful colors which are natural and not edited. Beautiful little bird. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #CostaRica

Wildlife Photographer @mongoose62.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This is a Long-tailed silky-flycather, a strinking songbird native to the high-elevation forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #vogelfotografie #photography #nikonz9 #fotografie #CostaRica

This is a Long-tailed silky-flycather, a strinking songbird native to the high-elevation forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. It is sitting on a tree branch looking to the right.