Great Myna

 Passeriformes - Sturnidae - Acridotheres grandis (Tiong Jambul)

A black myna with a spiffy crest. Not actually significantly larger than other dark crested mynas, but the combination of the bright yellow bill, prominent spiky crest, and white vent serve to distinguish it from other similar mynas. Forages in flocks in open areas such as meadows, agricultural fields, and urban parks and gardens, often with other species of mynas and starlings.

(eBird)

A moment too far away, too high off, like a dream.

Javan Myna

Passeriformes - Sturnidae - Acridotheres javanicus (Tiong Jawa) 

Originally restricted to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali, this crested myna has since been introduced to Singapore, Taiwan, and various parts of Malaysia and Indonesia. Dark gray overall with a spiffy erect crest and a bright yellowish-orange bill. Darker than Jungle Myna, with which it overlaps in both its native and introduced ranges. Also compare with Crested Myna; note Javan’s brighter bill and white vent. Bold and social, foraging in farms, parks, and gardens. Roosts in large noisy flocks, often close to human habitation.
(eBird)

The common, the uncommon, the worth to the eyes, to the brain, to the soul.

Common Hill Myna

 Passeriformes - Sturnidae - Gracula religiosa (Tiong-emas Biasa)

Glossy black myna with bright yellow head wattles. Also note bright candlewax-orange bill and white wing patches that are most apparent in flight. A species of mature humid forest and forest edge, often seen in pairs or small flocks flying between or perched up in tall trees. Famed for its wide repertoire: gives a myriad of screams, squeaks, chirps, and whistles. Threatened by its popularity in the cage bird trade.

(eBird)

Follow the ears, follow the heart when the eyes dissent.

Eastern Cattle-Egret

Pelecaniformes - Ardeidae - Ardea ibis/coromanda (Bangau Kerbau)

Small, compact white heron with relatively short yellow bill. More frequently seen in dry habitats than other egrets. In breeding season, look for pale salmon color on head and breast and brighter bill. Leg color varies from reddish or yellow during the breeding season to black during the nonbreeding season. Juveniles have dark bill. Always note relatively short, thick neck and short legs compared with other egrets. Often gathers in flocks, frequently following cattle or tractors in fields.

(eBird)

Free for all yet mutually beneficial.

* Dignity's virtue - Mindfulness's virtue

- deliberate positive participation -  

Intention

At raid

Finding best intention, best path, for moments alive.

 

An exercise in placidity

"An exercise in placidity"

Know when to stop.

 

Do you see what I see

 

Let the natural take over, be happy.

Clear the noise

Clear the noise, even music, for the soul lives and grows in its natural rhythm.

 

Where sun and rain

 

Look, where both sun and rain shines and falls in rainbow colours, for there our song.

What absorbs

 

What absorbs

What belongs

Out there, where

the steps take.

Bird tale

Bird tale:
I am me
I will be me
Let me be me.