Sabah/Sarawak Big Year 2022

 1st January - 31st December 2022

I started my career as a freelance bird guide in 2007 after working with one of the oldest travel agent in Sabah as a naturalist guide for few years. As I get to know more about birds in general, some of the famous terms popped up such as twitchers, little brown jobs and big year. So I have decided to try my first big year in Sabah and eventually when the borders were reopened within Borneo Island, I extended to Sarawak. 

The journey was fun with the gang and my birding groups from other countries but mentally challenging during solo trips. I recorded a total of 479 birds (target of 500 species) with 12 lifers. List of birds seen and heard below:

eBird checklist for 2022: https://ebird.org/lifelist/MY?time=year&year=2022&sortKey=obs_dt&o=asc                          

1. Wandering Whistling-Duck 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
2. Lesser Whistling-Duck 21 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
3. Cotton Pygmy-Goose  14 Dec 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
4. Garganey 18 Nov 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
5. Northern Shoveler 29 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
6. Eurasian Wigeon 22 Dec 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
7. Mallard 17 Dec 2022 Jalan Kuala Abai, Kota Belud, Sabah
8. Northern Pintail 18 Nov 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
9. Eurasian/Green-winged Teal 14 Dec 2022 Tempasuk Plain
10. Sunda Teal 11 Nov 2022 Apas Parit
11. Tufted Duck 09 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
12. Philippine Megapode 08 Oct 2022 Pulau Mantanani Besar
13. Crested Partridge 04 Sep 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
14. Red-breasted Partridge 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
15. Bulwer's Pheasant 12 Dec 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
16. Bornean Crested Fireback 19 May 2022 Jalan Tanpa Nama, Lawas, SarawaK
17. Great Argus 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
18. Sabah Partridge 17 Jul 2022 Sukau Greenview
19. Crimson-headed Partridge 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
20. Bornean Peacock-Pheasant 03 Jul 2022 Bukit Tawai, Telupid
21. Blue-breasted Quail 09 May 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
22. Little Grebe 26 Apr 2022 Sukau Greenview
23. Rock Dove 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
24. Red Collared Dove 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
25. Spotted Dove  01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
26. Philippine Cuckoo-Dove 05 Mar 2022   Trusmadi Kaingaran
27. Little Cuckoo-Dove 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
28. Asian Emerald Dove 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
29. Little Green-Pigeon 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
30. Pink-necked Green-Pigeon 09 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
31. Cinnamon-headed Green-Pigeon 10 Mar 2022 Klias Forest Reserve
32. Thick-billed Green-Pigeon 16 Jan 2022 Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat, Sabah
33. Large Green-Pigeon 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
34. Jambu Fruit-Dove 12 Aug 2022 Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
35. Black-naped Fruit-Dove 16 Jan 2022 Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat, Sabah
36. Green Imperial-Pigeon 03 Jan 2022 Kota Kinabalu--Likas Lagoon
37. Grey Imperial-Pigeon  07 Oct 2022 Pulau Mantanani Besar
38. Mountain Imperial-Pigeon 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
39. Bornean Ground-Cuckoo 17 Sep 2022 Gomantong Cave & forest reserve
40. Short-toed Coucal 09 Mar 2022 Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
41. Greater Coucal 04 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
42. Lesser Coucal  01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
43. Raffles's Malkoha 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
44. Red-billed Malkoha 09 Mar 2022   Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
45. Chestnut-breasted Malkoha 09 Mar 2022 Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
46. Chestnut-bellied Malkoha 22 May 2022 Jalan Tanpa Nama, Lawas, Sarawak
47. Chestnut-winged Cuckoo 09 Apr 2022 Sulaman Wetland, Tuaran, Sabah
48. Asian Koel 06 Jan 2022 Bombong Timbok Wetland, Tuaran, Sabah
49. Violet Cuckoo 08 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
50. Little Bronze-Cuckoo 08 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
51. Banded Bay Cuckoo 03 Feb 2022 Kandang Bakas, Tuaran, Sabah
52. Plaintive Cuckoo 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
53. Brush Cuckoo  15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
54. Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
55. Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
56. Dark Hawk-Cuckoo 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
57. Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo13 Dec 2022 Tambunan, Sabah
58. Indian Cuckoo 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
59. Sunda Cuckoo 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
60. Oriental Cuckoo. 10 Mar 2022 Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
61. Dulit Frogmouth 21 May 2022 Ba'kelalan (more specific location preferable)
62. Bornean Frogmouth 13 Feb 2022  Trusmadi Kaingaran
63. Blyth's Frogmouth 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
64. Sunda Frogmouth 15 Feb 2022 Tun Fuad Stephens Park
65. Malaysian Eared-Nightjar 07 Mar 2022   Sook Lake, Keningau
66. Grey Nightjar  27 Mar 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
67. Large-tailed Nightjar 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
68. Silver-rumped Needletail 12 Mar 2022 Tawau Hills Park--Botanical Gardens
69. White-throated Needletail 07 Oct 2022 Pulau Mantanani Besar
70. Silver-backed Needletail 07 Oct 2022 Pulau Mantanani Besar
71. Brown-backed Needletail 12 Mar 2022 Bukit Gemok Forest Reserve
72. Bornean Swiftlet 13 Feb 2022 Tambunan, Sabah
73. Plume-toed Swiftlet 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
74. Mossy-nest Swiftlet 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
75. Black-nest Swiftlet 25 Apr 2022 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
76. White-nest Swiftlet 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
77. Germain's Swiftlet 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
78. Pacific Swift 05 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
79. House Swift 03 Jan 2022 Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah
80. Asian Palm Swift 16 Jan 2022 Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat, Sabah
81. Grey-rumped Treeswift 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli, Sabah
82. Whiskered Treeswift 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
83. Slaty-breasted Rail 05 Nov 2022 Tempasuk Plain
84. Buff-banded Rail 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
85. Common Moorhen 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
86. Eurasian Coot 08 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
87. Black-backed Swamphen 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
88. Watercock 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
89. White-breasted Waterhen 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
90. Ruddy-breasted Crake 19 Mar 2022 Kingfisher Oxidation Park
91. Black-winged Stilt 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
92. Pied Stilt 16 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
93. Grey Plover 20 Feb 2022 Kuala Abai
94. Pacific Golden Plover 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
95. Lesser Sand Plover 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
96. Greater Sand Plover 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
97. Malaysian Plover 13 Aug 2022 Lok Kawi Beach
98. Kentish Plover 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
99. Little Ringed Plover 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
100. Pheasant-tailed Jacana 08 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
101. Whimbrel 30 Jan 2022 Bukit Payung Wetland, Tuaran
102. Far Eastern Curlew 11 Mar 2022 Tinagat, Tawau
103. Eurasian Curlew 11 Nov 2022 Tinagat, Tawau
104. Bar-tailed Godwit 05 Nov 2022 Kuala Abai
105. Black-tailed Godwit 30 Jan 2022 Bukit Payung Wetland, Tuaran
106. Ruddy Turnstone 15 Nov 2022 Taman Harmoni
107. Great Knot 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
108. Red Knot 20 Feb 2022 Kuala Abai
109. Ruff 07 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
110. Sharp-tailed Sandpiper 21 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
111. Curlew Sandpiper 14 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
112. Temminck's Stint 14 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
113. Long-toed Stint 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
114. Red-necked Stint 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
115. Sanderling 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
116. Little Stint 21 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
117. Asian Dowitcher 21 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
118. Common Snipe 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
119. Swinhoe's Snipe 02 Feb 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
120. Terek Sandpiper 14 Mar 2022 Mudflat Pasar Lahad Datu, Sabah,
121. Red-necked Phalarope 01 Mar 2022   Tempasuk Plain
122. Common Sandpiper 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
123. Green Sandpiper 11 Apr 2022 Penampang--rice paddies & fields
124. Grey-tailed Tattler 11 Mar 2022 Tinagat, Tawau
125. Common Greenshank 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
126. Marsh Sandpiper 07 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
127. Wood Sandpiper 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
128. Common Redshank 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
129. Oriental Pratincole 01 Mar 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
130. Black-headed Gull 04 Mar 2022 Kota Kinabalu--Likas Lagoon
131. Aleutian Tern  01 Nov 2022   Sim Sim
132. Little Tern 29 Jun 2022 Pulau Gandang, Tuaran
133. Gull-billed Tern 11 Mar 2022   Tinagat, Tawau
134. White-winged Black Tern  07 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
135. Whiskered Tern 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
136. Black-naped Tern 11 Sep 2022 Kuala Abai
137. Common Tern 11 Sep 2022 Kuala Abai
138. Great Crested Tern 11 Mar 2022 Tinagat, Tawau
139. Lesser Crested Tern 11 Nov 2022 Wakuba
140. Streaked Shearwater 17 Dec 2022 Kg. Tajau Laut, Kudat, Sabah
141. Storm's Stork 11 Mar 2022 Asian Highway 150, Lahad Datu, Sabah
142. Lesser Adjutant 30 Jan 2022 Bukit Payung Wetland, Tuaran
143. Lesser Frigatebird 16 Jan 2022 Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat, Sabah
144. Christmas Island Frigatebird 01 Mar 2022 Kg. Tajau Laut, Kudat, Sabah
145. Red-footed Booby  01 Mar 2022 Kg. Tajau Laut, Kudat, Sabah
146. Oriental Darter 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
147. Great Bittern 23 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
148. Yellow Bittern 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
149. Cinnamon Bittern 08 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
150. Black Bittern 26 Aug 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
151. Grey Heron 03 Jan 2022 Kota Kinabalu--Likas Lagoon
152. Great-billed Heron 27 Aug 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
153. Purple Heron  01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
154. Great White Egret 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
155. Intermediate Egret 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
156. Chinese Egret 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
157. Little Egret 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
158. Pacific Reef-Heron 15 Jan 2022 Kota Kinabalu--Likas Lagoon
159. Cattle Egret 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
160. Chinese Pond Heron 04 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
161. Javan Pond Heron 10 Apr 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
162. Striated Heron 11 Mar 2022 Tinagat, Tawau
163. Black-crowned Night-Heron 13 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
164. Nankeen Night-Heron 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
165. Black-faced Spoonbill 14 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
166. Osprey 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
167. Black-winged Kite 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
168. Crested Honey-buzzard 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
169. Jerdon's Baza  25 Apr 2022 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
170. Mountain Serpent-Eagle 27 Mar 2022   Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
171. Crested Serpent-Eagle 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
172. Bat Hawk 25 Apr 2022 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
173. Wallace's Hawk-Eagle 25 Jan 2022  Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
174. Blyth's Hawk-Eagle 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
175. Changeable Hawk-Eagle 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
176. Rufous-bellied Eagle 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
177. Black Eagle 26 Mar 2022 Poring Hot Springs
178. Eastern Marsh Harrier 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
179. Crested Goshawk 25 Apr 2022 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
180. Japanese Sparrowhawk 11 Mar 2022 Tinagat, Tawau
181. Besra   05 Mar 2022   Trusmadi Kaingaran
182. Brahminy Kite 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
183. White-bellied Sea-Eagle 04 Jan 2022 Kuala Abai
184. Lesser Fish-Eagle 25 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
185. Grey-headed Fish-Eagle 25 Apr 2022 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
186. Australasian Grass-Owl 11 Feb 2022 Tempasuk Plain
187. Oriental Bay-Owl 15 Feb 2022 Tun Fuad Stephens Park
188. Reddish Scops Owl 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
189. Mountain Scops Owl 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
190. Sunda Scops Owl 15 Feb 2022 Tun Fuad Stephens Park
191. Mantanani Scops Owl 07 Oct 2022 Pulau Mantanani Besar
192. Buffy Fish-Owl 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
193. Barred Eagle Owl 05 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
194. Sunda Owlet   23 Sep 2022 Kinabalu Park--HQ area
195. Brown Wood-Owl 22 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
196. Brown Boobook 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
197. Red-naped Trogon 09 Mar 2022   Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
198. Diard's Trogon 07 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
199. Whitehead's Trogon 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
200. Scarlet-rumped Trogon 24 May 2022 Paya Maga
201. Orange-breasted Trogon 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
202. White-crowned Hornbill 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
203. Helmeted Hornbill 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
204. Rhinoceros Hornbill 12 Mar 2022 Bukit Gemok Forest Reserve
205. Bushy-crested Hornbill 11 Mar 2022 Madai Recreation Forest, Lahad Datu
206. Black Hornbill  16 Mar 2022 Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
207. Oriental Pied-Hornbill 22 Feb 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
208. Wreathed Hornbill 07 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
209. Wrinkled Hornbill 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
210. Common Kingfisher 07 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
211. Blue-eared Kingfisher 02 Mar 2022 Sulaman Wetland, Tuaran, Sabah
212. Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher 27 Aug 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
213. Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher 03 Feb 2022 Kandang Bakas, Tuaran, Sabah
214. Banded Kingfisher 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
215. Stork-billed Kingfisher 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
216. Ruddy Kingfisher 06 Feb 2022 Bukit Payung Wetland, Tuaran
217. Collared Kingfisher 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
218. Rufous-collared Kingfisher 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
219. Red-bearded Bee-eater 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
220. Blue-throated Bee-eater 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
221. Dollarbird 04 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
222. Brown Barbet 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
223. Blue-eared Barbet 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
224. Bornean Barbet 13 Feb 2022 Crocker Range NP--Rafflesia Information Centre
225. Red-crowned Barbet 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
226. Red-throated Barbet 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
227. Golden-naped Barbet 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
228. Yellow-crowned Barbet 26 Mar 2022 Poring Hot Springs
229. Mountain Barbet 13 Feb 2022 Crocker Range NP--Rafflesia Information Centre
230. Gold-whiskered Barbet 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
231. Rufous Piculet 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
232. Grey-and-buff Woodpecker 08 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
233. Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
234. Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker 08 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
235. Maroon Woodpecker 21 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
236. Orange-backed Woodpecker 07 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
237. Rufous Woodpecker 07 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
238. Buff-necked Woodpecker 03 Feb 2022 Kandang Bakas, Tuaran, Sabah
239. Buff-rumped Woodpecker 06 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
240. Olive-backed Woodpecker 24 May 2022 Paya Maga
241. Common Flameback 30 Jan 2022 Bukit Payung Wetland, Tuaran
242. Crimson-winged Woodpecker 07 Mar 2022   Trusmadi Kaingaran
243. Banded Woodpecker  01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
244. Checker-throated Woodpecker 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
245. Great Slaty Woodpecker 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
246. White-bellied Woodpecker 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
247. Black-thighed Falconet 20 May 2022 Ba'kelalan (more specific location preferable)
248. White-fronted Falconet 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
249. Common Kestrel 16 Feb 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
250. Peregrine Falcon 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
251. Blue-rumped Parrot 12 Sep 2022 Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)
252. Long-tailed Parakeet 16 Feb 2022 Prince Phillip Park, Tg Aru
253. Blue-naped Parrot 05 Jan 2022 Kota Kinabalu--Tanjung Aru Beach
254. Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
255. Green Broadbill 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
256. Hose's Broadbill 24 May 2022 Paya Maga
257. Whitehead's Broadbill 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
258. Long-tailed Broadbill 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
259. Dusky Broadbill 14 Sep 2022 Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)
260. Black-and-red Broadbill 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
261. Banded Broadbill 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
262. Black-and-yellow Broadbill 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
263. Black-crowned Pitta 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
264. Blue-banded Pitta 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
265. Giant Pitta 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
266. Bornean Banded-Pitta 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
267. Blue-headed Pitta 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
268. Fairy Pitta 22 Oct 2022 Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
269. Hooded Pitta 14 Mar 2022 Silam Coast Conservation Area
270. Golden-bellied Gerygone 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
271. Fiery Minivet 07 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
272. Grey-chinned Minivet 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
273. Scarlet Minivet 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
274. Sunda Cuckooshrike 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
275. Pied Triller 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
276. Lesser Cuckooshrike 05 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
277. White-browed Shrike-Babbler 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
278. White-bellied Erpornis 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
279. Bornean Whistler 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
280. Mangrove Whistler 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
281. Dark-throated Oriole 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
282. Black Oriole 23 May 2022 Paya Maga
283. Black-and-crimson Oriole 13 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
284. White-breasted Woodswallow 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
285. Large Woodshrike 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
286. Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike 22 Apr 2022 Mount Silam
287. Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike 04 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
288. Rufous-winged Philentoma 22 Apr 2022 Mount Silam
289. Maroon-breasted Philentoma 03 Jul 2022 Bukit Tawai, Telupid
290. Bornean Bristlehead 14 Jul 2022 Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
291. Common Iora 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
292. Green Iora 16 Feb 2022 Tinopikon
293. Spotted Fantail 13 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
294. Malaysian Pied-Fantail 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
295. White-throated Fantail 14 Feb 2022Trusmadi Kaingaran
296. Black Drongo 09 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
297. Ashy Drongo 13 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
298. Bronzed Drongo 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
299. Hair-crested Drongo 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
300. Greater Racket-tailed Drongo 08 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
301. Black-naped Monarch 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
302. Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
303. Crested Shrikejay 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
304. Brown Shrike  08 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain--Jalan Sangkhir Rice Paddies/Wetland
305. Long-tailed Shrike 02 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
306. Black Magpie 07 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
307. Bornean Green-Magpie 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
308. Bornean Treepie 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
309. House Crow 06 Feb 2022 Kota Kinabalu--waterfront
310. Slender-billed Crow 12 Mar 2022 Tawau Hills Park--Botanical Gardens
311. Large-billed Crow 25 Apr 2022 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
312. Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
313. Dark-necked Tailorbird 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
314. Ashy Tailorbird 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
315. Rufous-tailed Tailorbird 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
316. Yellow-bellied Prinia 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
317. Black-browed Reed Warbler 27 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
318. Oriental Reed Warbler 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
319. Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler 06 Feb 2022 Penampang--rice paddies & fields
320. Striated Grassbird 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
321. Sand Martin 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
322. Barn Swallow 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
323. Pacific Swallow 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
324. Red-rumped Swallow 04 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
325. Puff-backed Bulbul 25 Aug 2022 Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
326. Black-headed Bulbul 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
327. Spectacled Bulbul 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
328. Grey-bellied Bulbul 15 Jul 2022 Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
329. Scaly-breasted Bulbul 26 Mar 2022 Poring Hot Springs
330. Bornean Bulbul 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
331. Straw-headed Bulbul 30 Aug 2022 Bukit Tawai, Telupid
332. Flavescent Bulbul 04 Aug 2022 Kinabalu Park--HQ area
333. Yellow-vented Bulbul 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
334. Olive-winged Bulbul 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
335. Cream-eyed Bulbul 21 May 2022 Ba'kelalan (more specific location preferable)
336. Cream-vented Bulbul 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
337. Red-eyed Bulbul 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
338. Hairy-backed Bulbul 23 May 2022 Paya Maga
339. Hook-billed Bulbul 09 Mar 2022 Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
340. Yellow-bellied Bulbul 03 Jul 2022 Bukit Tawai, Telupid
341. Grey-cheeked Bulbul 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
342. Penan Bulbul 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
343. Charlotte's Bulbul 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
344. Cinereous Bulbul 13 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
345. Streaked Bulbul 26 Mar 2022 Poring Hot Springs
346. Arctic Warbler 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
347. Kamchatka Leaf Warbler 16 Sep 2022 Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)
348. Yellow-breasted Warbler 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
349. Mountain Leaf Warbler 15 Feb 2022 Crocker Range NP--Gunung Alab Substation
350. Bornean Stubtail 13 Jul 2022 Kinabalu Park--HQ area
351. Yellow-bellied Warbler 07 Feb 2022 Kokol Poring-Poring, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
352. Mountain Tailorbird 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
353. Aberrant Bush Warbler 15 Feb 2022 Crocker Range NP--Gunung Alab Substation
354. Chestnut-crested Yuhina 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
355. Pygmy White-eye 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
356. Black-capped White-eye 04 Mar 2022 Crocker Range NP--Rafflesia Information Centre
357. Swinhoe's White-eye 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
358. Mountain Black-eye 04 Mar 2022 Crocker Range NP--Gunung Alab Substation
359. Hume's White-eye 05 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
360. Bold-striped Tit-Babbler 07 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
361. Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler 22 Apr 2022 Mount Silam
362. Grey-hooded Babbler 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
363. Rufous-fronted Babbler 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
364. Bare-headed Laughingthrush 06 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
365. Sunda Scimitar-Babbler 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
366. Black-throated Babbler 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
367. Chestnut-rumped Babbler 06 Feb 2022 Jalan Hutan Rekreasi Sugud, Penampang, Sabah
368. Grey-throated Babbler 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
369. Grey-headed Babbler 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
370. White-necked Babbler 06 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
371. Black-throated Wren-Babbler 14 Feb 2022    Trusmadi Kaingaran
372. Sooty-capped Babbler 22 Apr 2022 Mount Silam
373. Grey-breasted Babbler 15 Sep 2022 Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)
374. Scaly-crowned Babbler 13 Mar 2022 Tawau Hills Park--East trail
375. Rufous-crowned Babbler 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
376. Moustached Babbler 03 Jul 2022 Bukit Tawai, Telupid
377. Black-capped Babbler 16 Feb 2022 Tinopikon
378. Short-tailed Babbler 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
379. Temminck's Babbler 13 Feb 2022 Crocker Range NP--Rafflesia Information Centre
380. White-chested Babbler 07 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
381. Ferruginous Babbler 09 Mar 2022 Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
382. Striped Wren-Babbler 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
383. Horsfield's Babbler 13 Mar 2022 Tawau Hills Park--East trail
384. Mountain Wren-Babbler 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
385. Bornean Wren-Babbler 28 Aug 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
386. Eyebrowed Wren-Babbler 12 Aug 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
387. Brown Fulvetta 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
388. Sunda Laughingthrush 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
389. Chestnut-hooded Laughingthrush 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
390. Velvet-fronted Nuthatch 25 Aug 2022 Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
391. Asian Glossy Starling 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
392. Common Hill Myna 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
393. Daurian Starling 07 Oct 2022 Pulau Mantanani Besar
394. Chestnut-cheeked Starling 07 Oct 2022 Pulau Mantanani Besar
395. Javan Myna 11 Mar 2022 Asian Highway 150, Lahad Datu, Sabah
396. Pale-bellied Myna 11 Mar 2022 Tinagat, Tawau
397. Crested Myna 03 Jan 2022 Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah
398. Everett's Thrush 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
399. Fruit-hunter 12 Jul 2022 Kinabalu Park--HQ area
400. Orange-headed Thrush 15 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
401. Eyebrowed Thrush 13 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
402. Grey-streaked Flycatcher 12 Mar 2022 Tawau Hills Park--Botanical Gardens
403. Dark-sided Flycatcher 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
404. Asian Brown Flycatcher 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
405. Brown-streaked Flycatcher 03 Aug 2022 Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
406. Oriental Magpie-Robin 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
407. Rufous-tailed Shama 22 Apr 2022 Mount Silam
408. White-rumped Shama 21 May 2022 Ba'kelalan (more specific location preferable)
409. White-crowned Shama 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
410. Pale Blue Flycatcher 24 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
411. Dayak Blue Flycatcher 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
412. Sunda Blue Flycatcher 23 May 2022 Paya Maga
413. Malaysian Blue Flycatcher 13 Mar 2022 Tawau Hills Park--East trail
414. Mangrove Blue Flycatcher 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
415. Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher 14 Sep 2022 Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)
416. Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
417. Blue-and-white Flycatcher 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
418. Indigo Flycatcher 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
419. Verditer Flycatcher 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
420. Eyebrowed Jungle Flycatcher 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
421. Bornean Shortwing 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
422. Siberian Blue Robin 06 Mar 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
423. Bornean Whistling-Thrush 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
424. White-crowned Forktail 22 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
425. Bornean Forktail 20 Mar 2022   Kinabalu NP--Sayap Substation
426. Mugimaki Flycatcher  22 Jan 2022     Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
427. Snowy-browed Flycatcher13 Jul 2022 Kinabalu Park--HQ area
428. Pygmy Flycatcher 20 Mar 2022 Kinabalu NP--Sayap Substation
429. Little Pied Flycatcher 04 Mar 2022 Crocker Range NP--Rafflesia Information Centre
430. Rufous-chested Flycatcher 04 Sep 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
431. Blue Rock Thrush 07 Oct 2022 Pulau Mantanani Besar
432. Amur Stonechat 15 Dec 2022 Tempasuk Plain
433. Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker 16 Sep 2022 Danum Valley Field Centre
434. Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker 23 Apr 2022 Tabin Wildlife Reserve
435. Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
436. Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker 08 Mar 2022 Sook Lake, Keningau
437. Thick-billed Flowerpecker 24 Aug 2022 Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
438. Yellow-vented Flowerpecker  25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
439. Orange-bellied Flowerpecker 04 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
440. Plain Flowerpecker 13 Aug 2022 Klias Forest Reserve--Klias Peat Swamp Field Centre
441. Black-sided Flowerpecker 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
442. Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
443. Ruby-cheeked Sunbird 25 Jan 2022 Inobong Terian, Penampang, Sabah
444. Plain Sunbird   03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
445. Brown-throated Sunbird 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
446. Red-throated Sunbird 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
447. Van Hasselt's Sunbird 15 Mar 2022 Jalan Tangki Kebun Cina, Sandakan
448. Copper-throated Sunbird 24 Aug 2022    Sukau Greenview
449. Olive-backed Sunbird 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
450. Temminck's Sunbird 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
451. Crimson Sunbird 03 Feb 2022 Tamparuli Forest Reserve, Sabah
452. Purple-naped Spiderhunter 16 Feb 2022  Tinopikon
453. Thick-billed Spiderhunter 26 Apr 2022 Gomantong Cave & forest reserve
454. Long-billed Spiderhunter 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
455. Little Spiderhunter 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
456. Whitehead's Spiderhunter 22 Jan 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
457. Yellow-eared Spiderhunter 26 Mar 2022 Poring Hot Springs
458. Spectacled Spiderhunter26 Apr 2022 Gomantong Cave & forest reserve
459. Grey-breasted Spiderhunter 20 May 2022 Ba'kelalan
460. Bornean Spiderhunter 14 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
461. Asian Fairy-bluebird 07 Feb 2022 Kokol Poring-Poring, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
462. Greater Green Leafbird 09 Mar 2022 Klias Forest Reserve
463. Lesser Green Leafbird 16 Feb 2022 Tinopikon
464. Blue-winged Leafbird 24 May 2022 Paya Maga
465. Bornean Leafbird 13 Feb 2022 Trusmadi Kaingaran
466. Baya Weaver 09 Feb 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
467. Java Sparrow 05 Jan 2022 Kota Kinabalu--Tanjung Aru Beach
468. Scaly-breasted Munia 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
469. Dusky Munia 21 Jan 2022 Tempasuk Plain
470. White-bellied Munia 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
471. Chestnut Munia 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
472. Tawny-breasted Parrotfinch 31 Aug 2022 Kinabalu Park--Timpohon Gate
473. Red Avadavat  13 Dec 2022 Penampang--rice paddies & fields
474. Eurasian Tree Sparrow 01 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
475. Grey Wagtail 10 Jan 2022 Kg. Damat Sawah, Tamparuli, Sabah
476. Eastern Yellow Wagtail 03 Jan 2022 Kg. Serusop, Tuaran, Sabah
477. Pied Wagtail/White Wagtail 13 Nov 2022 Wakuba
478. Paddyfield Pipit  28 Jan 2022 Laya-Laya Wetland, Tuaran, Sabah
479. Red-throated Pipit 28 Jan 2022 Laya-Laya Wetland, Tuaran, Sabah

Some of the images taken in Sabah and Sarawak. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Bat Hawk on the snag

Got stung by wasp at Mt. Kinabalu

With Yoko-Yoko Bird Team at Mt. Trusmadi

With Adrian (Philippines) and CK at Mt. Kinabalu for the Whitehead's Spiderhunter

Observation platform at Mt. Silam overlooking the Darvel Bay, Lahad Datu. Good place for Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker!

With Fernando and the gang at Danum Valley Field Centre

Sergey from Russia taking pictures of the Whitehead's Broadbill along the busy road at Tambunan

Koduko Beach, Kota Belud

Enjoying the view of Payeh Maga Range, Lawas

With Dale (middle) from Swarovski Optik, Austria

Waiting for the Black-crowned Pitta at Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Lifer the Crested Partridge from one of the bird hide at Mt. Trusmadi

Mel, Trinket and Adri on their short birding trip at Mt. Kinabalu and Kinabatangan River...

Crimson-headed Partridge female from Mt. Alab

Spanish group at the Bat Hawk site

My beloved son Fareez looking at the migrant ducks at Tempasuk Plain

The rare Bulwer's Pheasant, lifer too!

Access road at Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Bom and Gabby for the Orange-backed Woodpecker at Rainforest Discovery Centre

Stuff for Bakelalan!

Jungle Lodge after hiked for 3.9 KM at Payeh Maga

Fast flowing river at Merarap Hot Spring

With Susan Myers (author) from Australia

Female Banded Kingfisher (subspecies) at Sook Lake

Injured Red-footed Booby at Kudat so cute!

Son with the Swarovski Optik BTX95 scope

Sook Lake, Keningau

Looking at the in flight Malaysian Eared-Nightjars

With Oliver at Tempasuk Plain

The vagrant Black-browed Reed Warbler!

With Arman from KB$WDC on our way to Koduko Beach

Junction between Bakelalan Payeh Maga

With bird guide Rafel from Tabin Wildlife Reserve for the Borneo Bird Festival

New pair of Goodr sunglass from Man Chew

At Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Wild mango + maggi!

Nothing beats the Swarovski Optik

Manila with Yoko-Yoko team

View of Mt. Kinabalu from Mt. Trusmadi road

Punctured!

Mt. Kinabalu

Another vagrant from North Asia, the Black-faced Spoonbill

With Philippines Raptor Watch Network at Sukau Greenview Lodge, Kinabatangan River

Thanks a lot to my family and friends with the supports and also my sponsor, Swarovski Optik, Austria. Hope can redo this adventure in the future by covering Brunei and Kalimantan and surrounding islands of Borneo.

Happy birding!