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Wildlife of the Kinabatanga River
Wildlife of the Kinabatanga River
More wildlife at Sungai Kinabatangan
More wildlife at Sungai Kinabatangan
This plant that looks like tapioka, but isnt, is in fact very poisonous.
All the locals knew that, but nobody could tell me its name.
This plant that looks like tapioka, but isnt, is in fact very poisonous.
All the locals knew that, but nobody could tell me its name.
L: Island Rustic R: Grey Pansy
L: Island Rustic R: Grey Pansy
Holding on to the trees our guide kept his boat stable, so we could take pictures. This python wasnt too pleased when he grabbed his branch and gave Ahmed the fright of his life.
Holding on to the trees our guide kept his boat stable, so we could take pictures. This python wasnt too pleased when he grabbed his branch and gave Ahmed the fright of his life.
Common Rose
Common Rose
A Ratsnake crossing the Menanggul River at night.
A Ratsnake crossing the Menanggul River at night.
Proboscis monkeys
Proboscis monkeys
Big Papa with his ladies settling for the night. They come to sleep in the trees along the river, where they sit with their backs to the water.
Big Papa with his ladies settling for the night. They come to sleep in the trees along the river, where they sit with their backs to the water.
His or her way of telling us to move on.
His or her way of telling us to move on.
The Proboscis monkeys spend 16 hrs per day sleeping and the rest of the time filling their hugh stomachs with fruit and leaves.
The Proboscis monkeys spend 16 hrs per day sleeping and the rest of the time filling their hugh stomachs with fruit and leaves.
Checking the greens.
Checking the greens.
The beautiful Lyssa Zampa is not a butterfly but a moth.
The beautiful Lyssa Zampa is not a butterfly but a moth.
Thousands and thousands of bats leaving the Gomantong caves at the end of each day.
Thousands and thousands of bats leaving the Gomantong caves at the end of each day.
L: an insect eating bat and R: a Blackie
L: an insect eating bat and R: a Blackie
Orange Mapwing
Orange Mapwing
Sungai Menanggul, a tributary of Sungai Kinabatangan
Sungai Menanggul, a tributary of Sungai Kinabatangan
A regular, the Green Tree Lizard
A regular, the Green Tree Lizard
Orang Utans
Orang Utans
They are usually way up in the tall trees and hard to spot, but we got a glimps of this curious toddler.
They are usually way up in the tall trees and hard to spot, but we got a glimps of this curious toddler.
This female happened to come down from her safe possie high up the tree when we
walked by. She carried a very small baby, of maybe 3 month old.
This female happened to come down from her safe possie high up the tree when we
walked by. She carried a very small baby, of maybe 3 month old.
A speck of white in a sea of green: Triangle White (?)
A speck of white in a sea of green: Triangle White (?)
The rivers were full of crocs, so no swimming. They were not very aggressive and only attacked people when they came to close to the nest. But that happened every year, mostly to plantation workers, wading through the swamps while trying to catch some fish.
The rivers were full of crocs, so no swimming. They were not very aggressive and only attacked people when they came to close to the nest. But that happened every year, mostly to plantation workers, wading through the swamps while trying to catch some fish.
We saw them mostly at night, their eyes reflecting our torches.
We saw them mostly at night, their eyes reflecting our torches.
L: Blue Pansy R: Double Tailed Cupid
L: Blue Pansy R: Double Tailed Cupid
Gaja! Gaja! A Bornean pygmy elephant
Gaja! Gaja! A Bornean pygmy elephant
L: Clipper R: Duke
Both very common in the lowland forests.
L: Clipper R: Duke
Both very common in the lowland forests.
The Green tree lizard again, posing as usual.
The Green tree lizard again, posing as usual.
The web of the Golden web spider is as impressive as the 10cm spider itself.
The web of the Golden web spider is as impressive as the 10cm spider itself.
Water Hyacinths lining the lakes and rivers provide food for monkeys and hoppers, shelter for otters and crocodiles and a natural barrier for curious dinghy faring seagypsies.
Water Hyacinths lining the lakes and rivers provide food for monkeys and hoppers, shelter for otters and crocodiles and a natural barrier for curious dinghy faring seagypsies.
One of many beetles
One of many beetles
Pigtail Macaques
Pigtail Macaques
Bigger than their long tailed cousins, they are also stronger and can do a lot of damage to the trees. A local NGO provided a way for them to cross the water safely.
Bigger than their long tailed cousins, they are also stronger and can do a lot of damage to the trees. A local NGO provided a way for them to cross the water safely.
However, it makes the crocs go hungry!
However, it makes the crocs go hungry!
They are very entertaining and not only have pig tails, but also pig ears and a very human stare.
They are very entertaining and not only have pig tails, but also pig ears and a very human stare.
Strict social rules determine their place in the group
Strict social rules determine their place in the group
A kind of bee, I think.
A kind of bee, I think.
L: not many orchids in bloom this time of the year, but quite a few mangrove snakes house in the trees near the plantations.
L: not many orchids in bloom this time of the year, but quite a few mangrove snakes house in the trees near the plantations.
The Psyche Butterfly or one of his 26 cousins
The Psyche Butterfly or one of his 26 cousins
Leaf Monkeys (Langgur)
Leaf Monkeys (Langgur)
Living in small groups, we found grey and silver langgurs often around other primates, like gibbons and proboscis monkeys.
Living in small groups, we found grey and silver langgurs often around other primates, like gibbons and proboscis monkeys.
The hard to see insect is actually a very beutiful fly that we saw many times.
The hard to see insect is actually a very beutiful fly that we saw many times.
L: Bornean Mormon R: Malayan Zebra
I think. If not, anybody correct me, please!
L: Bornean Mormon R: Malayan Zebra
I think. If not, anybody correct me, please!
A shy red leaf monkey that would not pose any longer.
A shy red leaf monkey that would not pose any longer.
Blue-banded Peacock
Blue-banded Peacock
An explosion of new-born spiders of some sort
An explosion of new-born spiders of some sort
Other creepers, crawling on rotten wood and hairy hands.
Other creepers, crawling on rotten wood and hairy hands.
The Tree nymph and the smaller Wood nymph were often seen at the oxbow lake.
The Tree nymph and the smaller Wood nymph were often seen at the oxbow lake.
Long-tailed Macaques
Long-tailed Macaques
One happy family
One happy family
Off by himself
Off by himself
Baby-sitting the cheeky juveniles must be the hardest job.
Baby-sitting the cheeky juveniles must be the hardest job.
More insects, some with wings, some with legs, some curling in a ball when sensing danger.
More insects, some with wings, some with legs, some curling in a ball when sensing danger.
Early morning raptor catches the fish
(Lesser Fish eagle)
Early morning raptor catches the fish
(Lesser Fish eagle)
L: Ginger Skipper R: Grass Yellow
L: Ginger Skipper R: Grass Yellow
Stick insect. The little dotted round spots are his eyes.
Stick insect. The little dotted round spots are his eyes.
L: Black and White Helen R: Bush Orange
L: Black and White Helen R: Bush Orange
Water monitor lizard
Water monitor lizard
L: Enormous beans, eaten only by Orang utans. R: a common black squirrel
L: Enormous beans, eaten only by Orang utans. R: a common black squirrel
Golden Web Spider
Golden Web Spider
Birds of the Kinabatanga River
Birds of the Kinabatanga River
Birds of Sungai Kinabatangan
Birds of Sungai Kinabatangan
Buff-rumped Woodpecker
Buff-rumped Woodpecker
A pair of Bold-striped Tit-babblers
A pair of Bold-striped Tit-babblers
Pale Blue Flycatcher, sleeping on low branches along the Menanggul river
Pale Blue Flycatcher, sleeping on low branches along the Menanggul river
Black-and-Yellow Braodbill, looks like its designed by a comitee.
Black-and-Yellow Braodbill, looks like its designed by a comitee.
A family of Black-and-Red Broadbills huddling together at night.
A family of Black-and-Red Broadbills huddling together at night.
Kingfishers
Kingfishers
Stork-billed Kingfishers, the biggest of their kind in Borneo were frequently seen flying low over the water.
Stork-billed Kingfishers, the biggest of their kind in Borneo were frequently seen flying low over the water.
The common Kingfisher is not that common here.
The common Kingfisher is not that common here.
The little Blue-eared Kingfishers are the best divers
The little Blue-eared Kingfishers are the best divers
One more Common Kingfisher, because its not so common
One more Common Kingfisher, because its not so common
The Rufous Picolet, only 10cm, hammering away like a real woodpecker.
The Rufous Picolet, only 10cm, hammering away like a real woodpecker.
What is so interesting to this Buffy Fishowl?
What is so interesting to this Buffy Fishowl?
The Emerald Dove was always just a fast-flying blurr in the dark forest, untill it hopped on to a yard. By mistake, I guess.
The Emerald Dove was always just a fast-flying blurr in the dark forest, untill it hopped on to a yard. By mistake, I guess.
Every morning we heard that far-carrying, melodious song of the White-crowned Shama. Its crown is hidden behind the leaf, sorry.
Every morning we heard that far-carrying, melodious song of the White-crowned Shama. Its crown is hidden behind the leaf, sorry.
Hornbills
Hornbills
L: Oriental Pied Hornbill R: Bushy-crested Hornbill
L: Oriental Pied Hornbill R: Bushy-crested Hornbill
Juvenile Black Hornbill have white markings on their head.
Juvenile Black Hornbill have white markings on their head.
L: 2 Bushy Cresteds sharing secrets R: A Wreathed Hornbill looking out for his mate.
L: 2 Bushy Cresteds sharing secrets R: A Wreathed Hornbill looking out for his mate.
The big Rhinoceros Hornbill, awkwardly feeding on berries.
The big Rhinoceros Hornbill, awkwardly feeding on berries.
6:00 am: A group of Crested Firebacks landed on the riverbank. The male, waiting for his ladies to arrive.
6:00 am: A group of Crested Firebacks landed on the riverbank. The male, waiting for his ladies to arrive.
L: Red-billed Malkoha R: Orange-bellied Flowerpecker
L: Red-billed Malkoha R: Orange-bellied Flowerpecker
Hebbes! Great Egret catching his breakfast.
Hebbes! Great Egret catching his breakfast.
Another great water bird, the Oriental Darter
Another great water bird, the Oriental Darter
Scarlet-rumped Trogons at the Menanggul, L: male, R: female
Scarlet-rumped Trogons at the Menanggul, L: male, R: female
Dark-sided Flycatcher
Dark-sided Flycatcher
L: Black-and-Crimson Pitta and R: Hooded Pitta, my first sightings of pittas ever.
L: Black-and-Crimson Pitta and R: Hooded Pitta, my first sightings of pittas ever.
Storms Storks, often the source of speculations to what they were up to.
Jaap thinks he is an exhibitionist.
Storms Storks, often the source of speculations to what they were up to.
Jaap thinks he is an exhibitionist.
And she is falling for it.
And she is falling for it.
Yellow Bittern, peeking through the grass at night
Yellow Bittern, peeking through the grass at night
Crimson Sunbird on Red Hibiscus as always making a colorful picture
Crimson Sunbird on Red Hibiscus as always making a colorful picture
Raptors
Raptors
Crested Serpent Eagle, my lucky bird
Crested Serpent Eagle, my lucky bird
Mr and Mrs Blyths Hawk-Eagle looking out for prey over the plantation.
L: male, R: female
Mr and Mrs Blyths Hawk-Eagle looking out for prey over the plantation.
L: male, R: female
Their off-spring presumably, sitting at the same spot 12 hours later.
Their off-spring presumably, sitting at the same spot 12 hours later.
L: Lesser Fish Eagle R: Brahmini Kite
The Brahmini Kite, the commonest bird of prey in Borneo, is seen as an ambassador of the gods by Iban and Dayaks.
L: Lesser Fish Eagle R: Brahmini Kite
The Brahmini Kite, the commonest bird of prey in Borneo, is seen as an ambassador of the gods by Iban and Dayaks.
Common Iora
Common Iora
L: Bronzed Drongo R: Ashy or Red-headed Tailorbird
L: Bronzed Drongo R: Ashy or Red-headed Tailorbird
The Oriental Darter once more, drying its wings like a cormorant
The Oriental Darter once more, drying its wings like a cormorant
A Storms Stork in argument with a Slender-billed crow.
A Storms Stork in argument with a Slender-billed crow.
Its hard to see on these low quality shots, but its the best I could do with this Red Junglefowl, the ancestor of our domestic rooster.
Its hard to see on these low quality shots, but its the best I could do with this Red Junglefowl, the ancestor of our domestic rooster.