Addition to the flock

New changes to the law.... although not yet gazetted, words on the street is abuzzed with talks of restriction on keeping the Red-whiskered Bulbul being lifted. In line with the rumours/talks, I have added 4 of these new birds to my collection. If the Government makes a U-Turn to their decision, then only Plan B kicks in ;)




In addition to the 4 new birds, it wouldn't be nice not to include a more matured specimen below ;)



Since I am at it, getting 2 new larger cages for the Straw-headed Bulbul appears to be the natural thing to do.... a friend has even suggested I bring them out to "chai" as they are quite vocal (the juveniles).

Sand Substrate

Experimented a little bit on sand substrate for an indoor aviary. Would like to see the advantages and disadvantages vs newspaper lining ;)

Here it is newly laid....


and the bird making foot prints all over ;)



Use sand substrate meant for aquariums that I bought from a local fish shop.

Bird traps.... other designs

One of the more spacious design, that has both the top and behind covered just in case the wild birds decide to attack from the rear.....



Added a layer of mosquito netting on top as the net looks too big for the Mata Puteh.... there is a small visiting flock.... but in the picture, I am trying to trap the house sparrows by placing some seeds in the trap. It is the lazy person's trap because if you place enough water and food in it, the bird won't die and can check on it every now & then ;)

Bird traps......

Bought a bird trap for fun.... different design from where I lives. Need to test it out in real life one day ;)