So, what's been happening at RDC lately?

...Just walking down my favourite path...

this tiny, cute Black-and-Yellow Broadbill (15cm) arrives near me, soon followed by my old friend Black-and-Red Broadbill (23cm), both getting busy as usual, looking for food, then afterwards, just relaxing and grooming; their beautiful cousin Banded Broadbill (21cm) hiding somewhere in the rainforest, maybe in homebuilding activities?

 

 

Ah, there they are again!  In just last couple of weeks I have seen this Dollarbird couple (28cm) hanging around in high treetops near the Keruing Cafe, looking around and listening...maybe just curious about what's happening in the rainforest right now, or maybe looking for a suitable new home?

 

 

...when nearby, the Blue-throated Bee-eaters (28cm) are testing teir flying abilities and catching the food in flight.

 

 

 

The Red-bearded Bee-eaters (30 cm) have their new baby trained for the future jungle activities and can relax now in the afternoon sun.

 

 

 

 

 

The Lesser Green Leafbirds (16 cm) are keeping active on the leafy canopy...

 

 

 

and the Black Magpie (38 cm) couple is finally out from the jungles, clearly ready for the new season.

 

 

 

The cute Little Spiderhunter (15 cm), busy as usual in its favourite spot for nectar...

 

 

 

 

and the tiny Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker (9cm) is looking for a friend between the food sourcing activities.

 

 

 

There are now new babies for the Brown Barbets family...all ready for the new adventures!

 

 

 

So, life as usual in the rainforest!

 

See you at the annual Borneo Bird Festival at RDC, Sepilok, Sandakan this weekend!

 

Enjoy,

 

Paula Camilleri