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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 18h

Rufous-fronted Laughingthrush Endangered. Mainly due to the illegal cage bird trade. This species is apparently not seen often and then really only at one or two sites. Java, Indonesia, Sept 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #endangeredspecies #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Javan Whistling-Thrush 1/2 Seen backlit these can look rather blackish and dull, but when seen well the colour shines and a wonderful deep blue is revealed. Only found in montane forests of Java and Bali. Java, Sept 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Javan Tesia These little (7cm) things behave like mice, crawling through the undergrowth. They do have a tail, albeit a very short one. Quite common on Gunung Gede. Endemic to forested Mtns (1000-3000m) on Java. Gunung Gede, Java, Sept 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fire-tufted Barbet A wasp for food, beaten to eject the sting, as per a bee-eater. Native to Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia. There is a population at Gunung Gede, Java originating from escaped cage birds. Gunung Gede, Java, Sept 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #barbet #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Fulvous-chested Jungle-flycatcher This one is found in dry lowland forests from Myanmar, Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Bali and some other smaller islands. Bali, Aug 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #flycatcher #birdsseenin2025

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ornate Pitta As with many forest floor species we heard more than we saw. At least 6 were calling at one point, but we only saw 2. One was part of a bird under a bush, but we had clear views of this habilitated bird that put on a show… Lombok, Aug 26 #birds #birding #pitta #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Birds of Bela Vista Wetland journals.uct.ac.za/index.php/AB... Here is an article about Bela Vista Wetlands to the south of Maputo. Hopefully you'll find it interesting, it is a site worthy of more attention and protection. #birds #ornithology #birding

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The birds of Bela Vista, Maputo Province, Mozambique: a regionally important site for wetland bird conservation | Afrotropical Bird Biology: Journal of the Natural History of African Birds ...

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

1. Beach Stone-Curlew 2. Barred Buttonquail Representatives or two of the more unusual looking shorebird families. The Beach Stone-Curlew was especially fun, look at that beak! Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #waders #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Rinjani Scops Owl Lombok’s only endemic bird. Near Threatened due to a small range and habitat loss. They were calling in the grounds of where we stayed and by following the call they were fairly easy to find. Lombok, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #owls #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher One of my girls said it reminded her of a ripe red mango. If only they were as static as a piece of fruit. Instead these beauties zoom past, Technicolor darts through the forest. Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #kingfisher #birdseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Black-naped Monarch An attractive monarch flycatcher. Widespread and common species across much of South Asia. Found in a variety of forests and woodlands. Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Green Junglefowl A snazzy looking chap. But only a first year bird, fully developed males have much more impressive fleshy combs and wattles. Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #junglefowl #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Horsfield’s Babbler One of the many highly distinctive 😉 Asian babblers. Photo from a hide, hence the meal worms. I could have edited them out, but that seems dishonest. Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Black-winged Myna (grey-rumped) Endangered Not great pics. But to illustrate a point, there is more info about trapping and conservation below. Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdconservation #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026 (I keep forgetting to add this tag)

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) Near Threatened A whopper compared to squirrels you normally see in parks and gardens. Its one of the world’s largest, the body is 34-37cm and the tail 41-42cm. Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #mammals #squirrels #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Javan Banded Pitta 1, 3 & 4 = M. 2 = F. Behold the magic of a Pitta, approaching with a hop and flitter, a feathered bauble to adore, a jewel on the forest floor. Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #pittas #birdphotography

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Bali Myna (Starling) Critically Endangered. Bali’s only endemic bird, a rare one too. Mostly around West Bali National Park, its habitat is limited. But that is not the main reason for its scarcity. Read on below… Bali, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #conservation

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Dusky Broadbill Amazing cartoon like beaks on these birds. Quite charming too. Panti Forest, Malaysia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #broadbills

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Black-spotted Sticky-frog We did a bit of litter picking in Panti Forest. In the bottom of a biscuit packet was what looked like a bit of mouldy chocolate cake, on closer inspection it was this little frog. More info here — www.ecologyasia.com/verts/amphib... #frogs #amphibians #wildlife

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Orange-backed Woodpecker The male had a more orangey face and belly. The female is a bit more subdued. They have pretty large feet and claws, presumably for gripping big trees. Panti Forest, Malaysia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #woodpeckers

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Maroon Woodpecker Rather amazing feet and long claws! Perfect for climbing trees. Panti Forest, Malaysia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #woodpecker

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Nightjars… Last night at dusk we had the real treat over the garden watching a group of Nightjars and bats hawking after some ant/termite alates (the flying form of a queen, that looses its wings then sets up a new colony). #birds #birding #nightjars #singaporewildlife

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher Kingfishers are always a smart looking bunch of birds. This one seen in the forest above Sengiggi on Lombok. Lombok, Indonesia, Aug 26 #birds #birding #kingfisher #birdphotography

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Sun Bear This amazing creature seems to like raiding the cafe at Kaeng Krachan. Bears are obviously strong and maybe dangerous. It was quite a sight to see a small Thai lady chase it away with a broom. Kaeng Krachan, Thailand, Feb 26 #mammals #bears #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Rock Parrot 🦜 A lovely little parrot found on the coasts and islands of W & SW, W Australia and C & EC, S Australia. 🇦🇺 Breeds in rocky crevices. Often feeds on the seeds of salt tolerant succulent beach plants. Augusta, Australia, May 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Southern Emu-wren Took a bit of finding in coastal scrub, though worth the effort. Blue throat = male. Called an Emu-wren because the six long tail feathers are sparse and wispy, like that of an emu. Facts! Gracetown, Western Australia, May 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #birdwatching

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Ruddy-breasted Crake It’s always nice to see crakes out in the open! In that regard Singapore seems to be blessed with some friendly birds… Singapore, Jan 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #singapore #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Green-eared Barbet A lowland forest barbet, though it doesn’t do well outside proper habitat. You can see the throat puffing from its call “twa-ta-ta-tat” (not rude, it’s science) or “too-er-took. Kaeng Krachan, Thailand, Feb 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #thailand #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

White-handed Gibbon Gibbons are both great swingers and great singers. Amazing to watch and really exciting when you hear them calling to each other across the forest canopy. Kaeng Krachan, Thailand, Feb 26 #mammals #gibbon #thailand #wildlifephotography

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Malaysian (Sunda) Pied-Fantail Sometimes a bird hops up and it’s too good to miss even if it’s almost too close… I see regularly in Singapore, but this one was from the lovely Baan Maka Lodge, near Kaeng Krachan, Thailand. Feb 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #thailand #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Taiwan 🇹🇼 round up! Pt.1. 1. Taiwan Partridge 2. Taiwan Vivid Niltava 3. Taiwan Bush-Robin 4. Black Bulbul Dasyueshan NP, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Chestnut-bellied Tit Taiwan 🇹🇼 endemic. Lowlands up to c.1100m. Throughout the country, but apparently never particularly common? Dasyueshan, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

White-tailed Robin I’d struggled this elsewhere, but very common and not shy in Taiwan 🇹🇼 A widespread montane species; central Himalayas across to parts of China, SE Asia and Taiwan. Dasyueshan NP, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Taiwan Rosefinch 🌹 In a rose 🥀 bush none the less… Endemic to Taiwan 🇹🇼, where it is found in the highest mountains. Hehuanshan, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Taiwan Fulvetta #BirdOfTheDay is little brown birds. So here is a nice little brown job, endemic to the mountain regions of Taiwan 🇹🇼 Dasyueshan, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Fire-breasted Flowerpecker A widespread montane species across many parts of Asia. Dasyueshan NP, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A re-up for #BirdOfTheDay I think these tick the birds with buds and bokeh with a bouquet….

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Malayan Night Heron Really nice to see them in Tw 🇹🇼. Puffing their throats and calling, chasing away the competition. It was really interesting to watch. Huisun, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026 #herons

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Collared Bush Robin Taiwan 🇹🇼 endemic. Though amazingly I found one in my garden in Sg 🇸🇬 Forest reserve shops in Tw do a good line in merch. A bit like Jp🇯🇵 where if it’s “Kawaii” it gets turned into a soft toy. Dasyueshan, Taiwan, Mar26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Swinhoe’s Pheasant I can’t resist a few more pics (see last post). We were lucky and saw several every day. Really smart birds! Endemic to Taiwan 🇹🇼 and inhabitants forests in the foothills and mountains. Dasyueshan, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Swinhoe’s Pheasant Stunning! Wattles, iridescence, poise, what more do you want… Endemic to Taiwan 🇹🇼 and inhabitants forests in the foothills and mountains. Huisun Forest Area, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Taiwan Yellow Tit I’m sure any birder visiting Taiwan 🇹🇼 wants to see this endemic species. N.B. they are very cute… Found in deciduous montane forests. Seen at Dasyueshan in a large mixed feeding party. Dasyueshan NP, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin26

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Plumbeous Redstart These are in the Wingspan Asia expansion, so the seed of wanting to see one was planted in my mind and it was really rather charming. Dasyueshan, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

White’s Thrush - beautiful scaly plumage 😘 a winter visitor. Taiwan Whistling Thrush - endemic to Taiwan 😗 Southern Nutcracker - it’s a corvid. From montane areas of the Himalayas, China and Taiwan 🇹🇼 Dasyueshan NP, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Yellow-throated Marten These are a big marten, with a fine tail. Tough predators, they occasionally form groups to hunt Muntjac deer, and that has also been documented in other parts of their range too. Dasyueshan NP, Taiwan, March 2026 #mammals #marten #wildlifephotography #taiwan

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Orange-breasted Trogon Some Asian Trogons seem pretty hard to find and get a good view of. So a pair (M 1,2,4 & F 3) close up was V exciting, especially as they didn’t seem fazed at all by our presence. Kaeng Krachan, Thailand, Feb 26 #birds #birding #birdphotography #trogon #birdsseenin2026

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Taiwan Barbet You can hear the bubbly hoots of these birds across montane Taiwan. This one posed the best, albeit in 1/2 shadow, colourful and lovely nevertheless! Endemic 🇹🇼 Dasyueshan NP, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography #taiwan

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Estuarine Crocodile 🐊 Sungei Buloh, Singapore, June 26 #crocodile #naturephotography #reptiles #singapore

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James W T Hogg @jwthogg.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

White-whiskered Laughingthrush Endemic to Taiwan 🇹🇼. They are really quite common, very friendly and not shy. Often only a metre or so away going about their business. Dasyueshan NP, Taiwan, March 2026 #birds #birding #birdphotography #taiwan #birdsseenin2026 #taiwan

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