FRIM & Rawang Heronry
After many hours of night driving, with foggy conditions during some parts of our journey, we're reaching our destination, The FRIM (Forest Research Institute Malaysia).
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
FRIM is a centre for tropical forestry research, covering all aspects of forestry and forest products technologies. The centre is housed inside a park with numerous trails and open spaces for visitors to get close to nature.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Standby... ready... shoot!
*Image by Eric*
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
This is the home of the elusive Masked Finfoot.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Our friends getting ready for some action.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
This is the female Masked Finfoot, we were told that only one resides in this pond.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
A couple of Monitor Lizards also built their home in this pond; we hope they won't chase off the Masked Finfoot, which is a rare and endangered bird in Asia.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Chimping away??? :-P
*Image by Eric*
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Have a break, have some jewel biscuits that we've all grown to enjoy since we were young.
*Image by Eric*
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
The team. Eagerly anticipating the return of yet another bird that was found by our birding crew... The Black-and-Red Broadbill.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Posing on the roof of Agent Orange... there's no better way. :-P
*Image by Eric*
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
This is the beautiful Black-and-Red Broadbill, delivering materials essential for building a nest.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchus)
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
This is another bird that we've managed to observe at FRIM - The Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela)
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Our friend/local guide/birder comparing notes. :-)
*Image by Eric*
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
The three amigos posing for a shot.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
The ladies having a lighthearted discussion on the ground (literally).
*Image by Eric*
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
After a day of shooting, our Towkay (Boss) having his dinner before flying back to Singapore!
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
We're all drunk after the rounds of beer (bottles on the table) and were teasing SK while he was having dinner.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
A group photo with all our friends.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
We still have time to head over to Rawang Heronry for a little recce before the sky gets dark.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
What an amazing sight! There were thousands of Herons in this heronry! From Greys to Purples to Little and Night Crowns!
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Picture of the Heronry taken during the setting sun.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
After a really long day, we checked into this hotel to rest for the night.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
An early bird catches the worm; an early photographer captures the bird. We met a local photographer at Rawang. Hi there! :-0
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Trying to get a better angle? Up the roof we go.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
The loving couple.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Believe us... those dots in the sky were all herons. They took to the sky just before a thunderstorm came in... some of them even leaving their young behind.
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
Time to head back home, a last group photo at the petrol kiosk.
*Image by Sree*
FRIM & Rawang Heronry
A nice sunset to end the day.
