Lively is the garden

Pink-necked Green Pigeon

 As if by appointment the common garden birds of Kuching were there to greet me early this morning.  The brightly coloured  orange breast of the Pink-necked Green Pigeon roped in my attention to its natural beauty.  Not to miss the show two other birds that are part of the Kuching garden showed their presence too.  The Long-tailed Shrike and the Pied Triller make the garden busy with their unique calls making the garden lively.  I hope our stay in Kuching this May will see more of them closing in to the garden.

Long-tailed Shrike

Pied Triller

Long-tailed Shrike comes a calling

Long-tailed Shrike at back garden

 As if to check out our arrival the uniquely Kuching bird was the first to greet me early in the garden this morning.  The Long-tailed Shrike ( Lanius schach) was clinging to the very tip of the bamboo branch while uttering its loud call.  It's easy to spot it because of the clarity and high volume call it gives out over the neighbourhood.  It was after sighting me on the ground below that it decided to take flight.  Its  brief visit makes me feel very much comfortable already.  Yes, good morning Kuching!

The Long-tailed Shrike took off after sighting me below

Minutes later the Yellow-vented Bulbul echoed the morning cheerfulness.