Sights and sounds of the rainforest at RDC, Sepilok...

After a short holiday in native Europe it's time to return to the rainforest...

Immediately I'm welcomed by a noisy flock of Bushy-crested Hornbills ( 68 cm), flying high from a tree to another and calming down only in a couple of hours when finding some irresistible, tasty looking berries.

 

 

As usual, down the Kingfisher trail my "old friend", Little Spiderhunter (16 cm) is feeding on Banana- and Ginger flowers.

 

 

 

 

...and up on a tree branch a Black-and-Crimson Pitta (15 cm) is giving me a welcome whistle, proudly showing off its beautiful plumage - maybe looking for a lady friend?

 

 

 

 

Down the Ridge trail, one Yellow-Eared Spiderhunter (18 cm)  is still busy finding

 "something juicy" for  breakfast. 

 

 

 

 

And, near the Woodpecker avenue, a fast Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike (15 cm) emerges from the forest to have a quick look around...

 

 

 

 

After a short walk, near the Trogon bypass, I have to stop to listen to the tapping sound of that mysterious Rufous Piculet woodpecker (10 cm) - busy, as always 'minding its own business".  

 

 

 

 

When arriving at the Hornbill tower, I meet a flock of Buff-necked Woodpeckers (21 cm) drumming and chattering around, flying from a tree to another for a fast meal before an occational rain shower.

 

 

 

 

Near by, a Banded Woodpecker (23 cm) is taking a short break after an early breakfast...

 

 

 

 

 

...while a very shy Orange-backed Woodpecker (30 cm) is still busy filling up the tummy!

 

 

 

 

Life as usual in the rainforest!

 

Please, enjoy,

 

Paula Camilleri