Megapodiidae series | 冢雉科 | liewwk Nature – 1-2 [update 20240406]

Malaysia only has one species on this which found near Sabah Borneo

1. Philippine Megapode, 菲律宾塚雉, 菲律賓塚雉, Megapodius cumingii, パラワンツカツクリ, Gosong Pilipina

51. Philippine Megapode, 菲律宾塚雉, 菲律賓塚雉, Megapodius cumingii, パラワンツカツクリ, Gosong Pilipina

52. Maleo, 塚雉, 蘇拉威西塚雉, Macrocephalon maleo, セレベスツカツクリ

 

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1. Philippine Megapode, 菲律宾塚雉, 菲律賓塚雉, Megapodius cumingii, パラワンツカツクリ, Gosong Pilipina

It is same species as 51, from Sulawesi…

– shy and not difficult to be found at most the islands near Sabah

update 202404

– a casual relax short break with only camera and myself .. managed to have few good birds and enjoy my cold drink with beautiful beach view. Lucky to have few birds included this use to be shy bird and came out feeding without worry about me.

– 很久没休息了,终于有机会半工作+休闲。到了一个小岛,走走看看鸟。然后,到海边欣赏漂亮海边+冷饮。加这只平时蛮害羞的鸟,可能没人理他。一对自己出来看看我。

202404, Manukan Island, Sabah, Malaysia

 

51. Philippine Megapode, 菲律宾塚雉, 菲律賓塚雉, Megapodius cumingii, パラワンツカツクリ, Gosong Pilipina

– a very active and shy bird
– reddish eye-ring
– first saw at Sabah, also same very active and shy

非常活躍與害羞的鳥。與在沙巴見得都一樣。

 

 

 

update 202102

– from Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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52. Maleo, 塚雉, 蘇拉威西塚雉, Macrocephalon maleo, セレベスツカツクリ

– a special almost represent Sulawesi as almost any where you can see symbol

A massive black-and-white megapode with a rose-pink breast and a diagnostic prominent knob on the nape. Found in lowland and hill forest, in areas near beaches or areas with volcanic sands in which they lay their eggs. Immatures show a blacker head with a white throat and a tufted crest. Occurs in pairs that forage on the ground and roost in trees by night. Often best seen at known egg-laying sites, either during laying sessions, or roosting in trees nearby. Generally silent, but occasionally gives a loud, bubbling “waow.” [Ebird]

update 202310

– another main target for a short Photography tour, not really a difficult bird to be seen but it stay far from the hide and very alert with sounds. But there are few individual come to the ranger area which gave some close pictures.

– 这次摄鸟行的其中目标之一。虽然不很难,可是在的鸟的“小屋”里鸟在蛮远还很怕人。因为是喂食的,有什么声音活动就会跑掉。可是在门口处竟然有4只很乖在哪活动可是还是不可以太大动作。

202310, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
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liewwkNature Photohunters : 2017 Aug Bali

another photohunters trip to our favor location Bali, Indonesia. as usual we had chasing non stop SUnset, Sunrise and Milky Way … glad we had very good weather , colorful sunrise, sunset, rays , clear sky for milky way ..

due to peak season and room availability for the first day , immediate after wet and lovely sunset at Tanah Lot. We move forward to Jatiluwih follow by Milkyway chasing , the sky cover by clouds when we arrived and very soon it open up for us capture the beautiful of Milky Way with lovely paddy terrace.

 

With less than 3 hours sleep, everyone wake up for sunrise. Glad that we have lovely sunrise .. after the sunrise, everyone grab a quick rest before travel to another beach for sunset ..

 

After a “egg yolk” sunset , going for dinner than continue our Milky Way chase . today the sky is obviously clearer so everyone should have good Milky Way.. one of the participant say : it is my first time capture Milky Way and it is so easy and clear ! 😀

 

Next Morning , we decide walk ~1km for sunrise with our favor spot .  “Yes” it is fill with water in the paddy field , what we need just beautiful light to have WOW reflection + sunrise + terrace paddy

instead any beautiful color, we given long shining Rays and allow everyone changing their angle for the beautiful all direction rays

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After beautiful sunrise and breakfast, we travel 3 hours to another favor spot Mount Batur . We do not have very good angle for sunset, so we decide to make a sunrise spot for sunset (reverse sunset) . When we arrive at the place , the sky show another hour of lovely RAYS ! not much foreground but we still trying best to squeeze in the plantation and small hut for the lovely RAYS … follow by chasing Milky way for varies locations … sky is clear too . Some start say ohhh we shoot Milky way too much now :p

 

With another less than 3 hours sleep, we move to Lake Batur for sunrise. Here, change a lot since my years first visits. Rubbish any where, wooden boat changed to fibre etc but it still a beautiful sunrise spot and YES again we have lovely colors sunrise .

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for the next few days, we spend our day at Amed for Mount Agung .

while we were here .. weather again is very good and we spend quality time here with Milky way, Mr sun .. etc

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when I make my first visit here year back, I know I am going to love this place .. so this year I plan this place as my main visit … by choosing the right time we see more “water” in the paddy…

 

update 2017 Dec 8

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update 2013 Jun 13

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– we travel as below

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– a tired non stop chasing sun, moon, stars .. etc

and here some pictures sharing from this beautiful place

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update 2013 May 9

1. Lee Filter 105mm CPL 2. Singh-Ray RGND 2 stops

update 2013 March 13

… Dawn is coming @Jatiluwih …

update 2013 Feb 19

… the Golden Peak … 1. SIngh-Ray RGND 2 stops

update 2013 Jan 17

… far Rays … – SIngh-Ray RGND 2 stops – Lee 105mm CPL

udpate 2012 Nov 16

… jatiluwih nightsky …

— will have 2012 May-Jun Nightscapte Outing available

 

update 2012 Oct 30

… terrece Sunrise …
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update 2012 Sept 26

… the “orange” Agung …
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– RGND 2 stops

update 2012 Aug 28

… the first Layer …
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update 2012 Aug 22

… looking for it …
we were late for the reflection .. too rush to look for other spot … and another reason to make another trip there soon …
Exposure 13
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 14 mm
ISO Speed 6400

update 2012 Aug 14

… rays of hope …

update 2012 Aug 3

… the Beginning …
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the ray is far …
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a beautiful place , you can see the beautiful Lake Batur, Volcano (both Mount Agung and Batur) .. cooling place with friendly village .. but too bad the food is little pricey here …

 

update 2017 Dec 8

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update 2013 Jul 17

… Dynamic-Morning … 1. Lee Filter GND .6s

update 2013 March 8

Mount Batur ….

 

update 2012 Oct 3

… the Milky near Lake Batur …

update 2012 Sept 11

– ~2.5hr hike and view from Mount Batur

… above the cloud …
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update 2012 Sept 6

… who is taking control …
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update 2012 Aug 16

… the Float | Lake Batur …
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update 2012 Aug 6

night sky near Lake Batur
Exposure 15
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 14 mm
ISO Speed 3200

 

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Songan Village ..
a village that ~1hr from Batur Lake (tough road)
and can have sunrise with Mount Batur, Abang & Agung with village …
the view ~3 hours hike to Batur peak …

 

beautiful morning
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happy children

 

beautiful Lake Batur
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the standard view …

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a East Bali beach … we only stop <24 hours here but I am sure I will spend more on next trip to Bali …

 

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update 2017 Dec 8

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update 2013 Jun 14

thanks all participate my http://liewwkphoto.com/blog/?p=1978

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liewwk 2013 Bali Outing

update 2013 May 9

… milky Way …

update 2013 Feb 20

… Wave @Amed, Bali … 1. LeeFilter GND .9s 2. LeeFilter 105mm CPL

update 2012 Sept 7

… sunrise @Amed …
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– SIngh-Ray RGND 2 stops

2012 Jul 30

… Golden Rocks …

… Golden Rocks …
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the Milky was so clear

the little Hut …
Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Exposure 30
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 14 mm
ISO Speed 1600

2012 Jul 26

1. Sunrise

Sunrise | Amed, Bali
Singh-Ray RGND 2 stops
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2. Sunset

Sunset | Amed, Bali
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a beautiful Island … will be there again to meet up my guide (Agung) again and he is now EOS user as well 😀

 

update 2017 Dec 9

– a morning at Jatiluwih, wonderful rays

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update 2015 Aug 27

– a “waterfall” only appear paddy fill up water season …

… behind the Fall …

 

update 2015 Aug 26

– a beautiful lake.. never gt bore

… abandon reflection …

update 2015 Aug 23

– a beautiful morning at Sanur

… crossing … 1. RGND 3 stops 2. Lee Filter CPL 3. Lee Filter Big Stopper

update 2015 Aug 20

– a morning with tide coming up …

update 2015 Jul 21

– really enjoy any where of Bali even this common Tourist spot

– another try on Olympus Zuiko 8mm F1.8 fisheye

… Dawn Sanur …

update 2015 Jul 7

… misty Sanur-Mt Agung …

update 2013 Jun 16

Tanah Lot never fail me … a beautiful place

… Misty Algae … 1. Lee Filter GND .6h 2. Lee Filter Big Stopper

update 2012 Nov 19

… Flow Over …
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Update 2012 Jul trip

misty star

… misty star …

Flow … sunset

… Flow | Tanah Lot …
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Milky shy … but then still very clear …..

… Milky Shy | Batur Lake …
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Exposure 30
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 14 mm
ISO Speed 1600

Morning Wave from Amed | Bali

… Morning Wave | Amed, Bali, Indonesioa …
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my Guide – Agung

my Guide – Agung
a night sky .. full with stars

 

 

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a easy hike to see this view … (click the picture for 2400pix view … )

Good Morning …
… attacking | Tanah Lot …

– make use of the wave

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… “appetizer” …

– Marumi CPL

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beautiful Mount Batur

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beautiful night sky

– beautiful night sky ….

 

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view from Batur peak

– not a tough hike .. just take slow …. and beautiful view

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