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Sadly unlikely, as they continue to burn forests in Indonesia for more weeks to come. No serious government action.

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Thank you Kat - they are darlings

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Our poor air quality this afternoon ~3pm. So tired of breathing this muck of toxic substances. It has been weeks & weeks. Wonder what the long term cancer risk is, especially for children.

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Dark-necked Tailorbird (Orthotomus atrogularis). Such beautiful birds but not easy to image. Male & juvenile (possibly also a male). #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife

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Get ready for 10 Oct 2026 for Global Big Bird Day. Opportunity to celebrate our shared love of birds. ~ 1 million people worldwide enjoying birds together. Take a few minutes to enjoy birds anywhere & share what you find. Let's put Malaysia on the map. Details here: ebird.org/news/october...

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Thanks Simon. The male and female are quite different. Equally beautiful.

Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia). A common bird but such a beauty. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife

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Tony Rinaud | Stand Up For Science | @tonyrinaud.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Came across a pair of Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) at the forest edge at eye level (I was in the car). They had stopped to preen & offered me delightful views. Such interesting faces. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife

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My mistake, I posted last week top 40 today... Here is the updated leaderboard :D Ecuador took its place to Costa Rica and France reached top 10!

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Among my favorite birds.

Adding to the #Malaysia list #BirdsSeenIn2026 Blue-rumped Parrot (Psittinus cyanurus) by Ang TH Malayan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron malacense) by Liew WK Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) by Ang TH Black Oriole (Oriolus hosii) by Jakapat Vanichanan @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Adding to the #Malaysia list #BirdsSeenIn2026 White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) by Antton Korta Malayan Crestless Fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma) by Jen Wei Yip Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) by Tom Reynolds Giant Pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus) by Ray Voo @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Adding to the #Malaysia list #BirdsSeenIn2026 Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina) by Max Baumgarten @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Adding to the #Malaysia list #BirdsSeenIn2026 Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava) by CY Low White-bellied Munia (Lonchura leucogastra) by Ray Voo @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Adding to the #Malaysia list #BirdsSeenIn2026 Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus thoracicus) by Lee Cheow Lim @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Plain Flowerpecker (Dicaeum minullum), delightful small chaps. Note the sticky, viscin-covered mistletoe seed excreted (2nd image). More here: malaysianbird.report/wp-content/u... #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social

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Simon Peter @cb1964.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Some have asked me where is a good site to see the Temminck's Sunbird (Aethopyga temminckii) in Peninsular Malaysia. Try the gardens of the Moonriver Lodge at Sigar Highlands. Also the Bamboo Woodpecker & 100s of acres of unexplored forest. See our report: malaysianbird.report/wp-content/u...

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“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can't eat money. “ Alanis Obomsawin, filmmaker b. 31 Aug 1932 #dogs #love #dogsonbluesky

A mini schnauzer black dog a beagle and a Heinz 57 labX having fun on a a bridge over an almost empty creek

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Aerides odorata (yellow lipped variety). Aerides, means "child of the air", a group of tropical epiphyte orchids. Hard to see blooms in the lowlands but the magic of our wild urban garden... #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #orchid

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Declan Troy @troydeclan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I've heard that ravens sometimes help wolves looking for moose, well I can confirm that this Bald Eagle was no help to me in my search. Just sat and watched. I guess they just want dead salmon this time of year. Anchorage #Alaska #BirdsSeenIn2026 🪶

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sept 2026 Malaysian Bird Report available. Articles on gulls, hybrid hornbills, unusual feeding behaviours, nesting, rare birds, conservation. Please share link to report: malaysianbird.report/report/vol-3... @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 01/10/2026

Switzerland’s iconic glaciers lost an enormous amount of ice in 2026, a new report shows, signaling an ongoing rapid meltdown driven by climate change that has astonished scientists. About 20 percent of glacial ice in Switzerland has vanished since 2021.

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Switzerland’s glaciers are losing an astonishing amount of ice. See the meltdown.

Dry winters and a warming climate are taking a toll on centuries-old ice in the Alps, researchers say, with about 20 percent of Swiss glacial ice melting since 2021.

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Was supporting a conference at #Sarawak & nipped out to see cave swiftlets. This was a bonus: Amorphophallus brachyphyllus - a foul-smelling carrion plant. Rare, tuberous geophyte, native to limestone in #Borneo Flower produces a smell of fried fish to attract carrion beetles & flies.

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Tony Rinaud | Stand Up For Science | @tonyrinaud.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Juvenile european goldefinch - Chardonneret élégant juvénile ! France #BirdsSeenIn2026

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Tony Rinaud | Stand Up For Science | @tonyrinaud.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This is the leaderboard from the 41st to 144th places now. Compared to previous years, we are a bit further in term of species count, so don't hesitate to contribute to your country's 2026 bird list if you see it there! Still there was plenty of beautiful pictures sent to us this week again!!

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Tony Rinaud | Stand Up For Science | @tonyrinaud.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In the #BirdsSeenIn2026 challenge, we've real fights at two leaderboard levels: Malaysia is still first, but Australia just reached its 500th species this week and the USA are 4 species shy of this mark! Another is Wales and Canada switching position at the 10th spot for the 3rd consecutive week!!

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Plume-toed Swiftlet (Collocalia affinis). Can be differentiate from Mossy-nest Swiftlets by undertail coverts - blackish with white fringing. They do not echolocate so I was surprised to find them deep in the cave. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Sarawak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mossy-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus salangana). Not possible to reliably differentiate from the Black-nest Swiftlet (A. maximus) or White-nest Swiftlet (A. fuciphagus) unless seen at nest. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Sarawak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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dawn of the debb @debbshock.com · 28/09/2026

Monday is scary here, take this teeny tiny owl

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Great image Kat of a lovely bird.

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LaffingKat @laffingkat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Here's a female dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) of the Oregon subspecies looking rather plump. #BirdOfTheDay #Borbs #Brown #Birds #Photography #EastCoastKin

A female dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) of the Oregon subspecies perches on a maple tree branch, looking rather plump. She's a small sparrow with a dark brownish-gray hood, brown back, buffy sides, white belly, and white outer tail feathers. She has black eyes and a small, cone-shaped, pale pinkish bill.

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Appreciate the kind comment, thanks

Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Updated Guidebook I worked on for a NGO (WCC) includes emerging online safety issues, AI-generated content, child sexual abuse material, etc. It is a workbook with practical sessions for teens that teachers & parents can use. Available for FREE download from: wccpenang.org/books

Front cover of the English & Malay versions

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Trump invited his billionaire pals to the state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping last night. Since he’s been back in office, the wealthiest households have gained 8,000 times more wealth per household than the bottom 50% of households. It’s clear who he governs for.

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thanks Tony. Appreciate you doing the heavy lifting for this friendly contest. Been busy supporting conferences & thought I'd better report observations by colleagues. Taking a break today from a conference in Sarawak (Bornean Malaysia) & hope to get out to see some Swiftlets in caves.

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Tony Rinaud | Stand Up For Science | @tonyrinaud.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Malaysia's bird list in getting longer and longer for the #BirdsSeenIn2026 challenge! It assures top 1 spot in the contest for this week again!! Thanks for sharing @amarhss.bsky.social!

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British Nature Guide @britishnatureguide.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The title race for this year's #BirdsSeenIn challenge is hotting up, Malaysia & Australia are strong favourites. There is still plenty of time for other countries to mount a challenge. to add species to your country list, add #BirdsSeenIn2026 to photos taken this year. @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Excellent. Very beautiful.

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Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thanks Kat - such rich plumage birds