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Saturday, February 5, 2011

A Bulbul's New Year Show

It was such a surprise to find a Yellow-Vented Bulbul celebrated this new year with me. This was definitely not a beautiful misunderstanding as I had been observing it long enough.

It joyfully staged a SiChuan Opera face changing routine at an adenium plant. Yes, it raised and lowered its crown crest within seconds while showing a good harvest in its beak.

At the end of the stage show, it flew for the red packet, one of the Chinese New Year traditions, as a recognition as well as to ward off evil spirits.

It was such a good day and a terrific start of the Year of the Rabbit. It certainly brings many lucks, health, prosperity and happiness to everyone of us.

新年快乐, 万事如意.
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24 comments:

  1. GeorgeFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    If these pictures are any indication, the Year of the Rabbit will bring you many wonderful pictures to share with us.
    I hope the Year of the Rabbit brings you and your family much happiness.

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  2. GinnymoFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    What a beautiful bird!! happy New Year! maybe you will get some rabbit pictures this year..Ha!

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  3. Ihsan KhairirFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    wow, it can raise and lower its crest... marvellous shots!

    where was this taken?

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  4. ReginaFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Exceptional!! You must of been very pleased with these shots! Love the one in flight and enjoyed your narration. Those above with those flowers from the adenium plant are exquisite as well!

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  5. RedzlanFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    That Michelia champaca flowers really match the festive season now.

    "Selamat Tahun baru, semoga panjang umur",dan lebih kaya!

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  6. Lrong LimFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Good effort! I have still to learn how to take bird pictures like this...

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  7. Malay-Kadazan girlFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Hope this bunny year will bring you many good fortunes and good health. A wonderful sighting to start bunny year!

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  8. OneFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Great! Another auspicious bird. A clever one that goes for ang pow packets.

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  9. roentareFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I only know Sichuan as a province in china known for spicy food. :)

    Good shots as usual

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  10. Dejemonos sorprenderFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Hi! very nice this bird.. you have lucky to see it :)
    Wish you a nice weekend :)

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  11. eileeninmdFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Beautiful bird, Rainfield!Wonderful photos. I hope the year of the rabbit brings you much happiness and good health. To answer your question about the bat sightings, you just have to eyes looking everywhere. Oh, and a great guide.

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  12. BengbengFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    a wonderful way to start the new lunar year!

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  13. AlainFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Fantastic photos! What a beautiful bird.

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  14. betchaiFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    pretty pretty bulbul surrounded by pink :) lovely shots. happy CNY.

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  15. KirigalpoththaFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  16. silent momentsFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    beautiful bird in a beautiful background !
    Happy new year!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Is this mean you're going to be a millionaire this year? :-)

    What a beautiful bird, and flowers!

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  18. ruthinianFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    May this year bring you more happiness and prosperity.

    Cool bird... great capture.

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  19. SharkbytesFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Love the bulbul- cute little headdress. I just learned about the red packets and their gifts. Happy New Year!

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  20. AVCr8teurFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    This is a good sign for the new year! Hope it's filled with happiness, good health, and properity. :)

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  21. FriedaFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful.
    That's certainly a great start of the new year. :)

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  22. GrassFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Nice story and photos to mark for a great beginning.....

    Gong Xi Fa Cai..

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  23. wiseacreFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    interesting crest on the bird. wish I had a better view.

    Happy bunny trails to you

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  24. RNSANEFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Definitely an auspicious start to the New Year, dear rainfield! You've given us lovely photographs of this fine feathered creature.

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