Tagging of Wild Birds (2)

Caught 2 house sparrows and found the paper clip tags (rings) too hard to safely put on the small sparrow's legs. Found a softer rubberised wire and made a few more small rings for the sparrows. Worked perfectly. Tagged them and released. Now waiting for them to be spotted again around the garden...... or will they go far far away to play and forage for food? time will tell ;)

Tagging of Wild Birds (1)

I think I will bring this hobby of bird keeping to another exciting episode. Tagging of wild birds. Since they are becoming quite bold around my home, time to scare the shit out of them.... muahahahaha! Now...... how to make cheap tags? Buying ready made aluminium tags from shops came to mind but at RM1 each, well.... if there are better alternatives, why not ;)

Then someone suggested coloured paper clips. Which I then made in 2 sizes...... now to test them out.

Wild Red-whiskered Bulbuls

A friend highlighted to me the appearance of a pair of Red-whiskered Bulbul (Merbah Jambul)in the vicinity of his house. He wanted to catch them and so, I assisted by borrowing for him 2 Jambuls. Today, this friend told me that he like the one I borrowed from the shop. Very hardworking, many different tones.

Anyway, I was also pleasantly surprised by this Jambul which I borrowed from a bird shop. Told him it was only RM150 and he should just pay the price and keep him. The other Jambul which I borrowed from a friend is molting. I will keep this fella as it is a very old bird.

Spotted Dove (2)

The above 2 eggs was found 2 days ago and was laid by what I thought was a male Tekukur. He turns out to be a she ;)
Anyway, might as well keep her for home listening as she appears to be a hardworking singer. The below is a previous write up on her:

Natural Acoustic Machines: Spotted Dove