Raptors over Tg. Tuan (Raptor Watch 2010)

These magnificent birds of prey are on their annual migratory flight back to their breeding grounds up north. Some heading to Japan, Korea, India, China even as far up as Mongolia & Siberia. They seek refuge south during the winter months.

These birds have just crossed over the Straits of Malacca from Sumatra. Its a perilous journey as they must gain sufficient height to glide over the straits least they plunge into the sea. Some are really low by the time they are near to land and have to flap the remaining bit.




Raptors over the landmass catching the thermal updraft to gain height before gliding to the next destination.




Catching the raptors at eye-level from the Tg. Tuan lighthouse.