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I am a nature photographer from Borneo and currently based in Japan. My main photography subjects are waterbirds and their habitats.
January 3, 2018January 4, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Birding in Central Park. 2018.01.03

January 3, 2018January 4, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

I went to Aamdo mudflat to search for gulls but it was a disappointing trip. Only a Grey Heron was there, so I decided to go birding in the Central Park. When I was looking for birds, I noticed this Common Kestrel flying above the park to search for prey. Maybe because of this kestrel […]

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January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Birding in Michuhol Park and Central Park, 02.01.2018

January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

I went birding at Michuhol Park and Central Park today. My best birds for today are Chinese Nuthatch and Coal Tit in Michuhol Park, my favourite park in Songdo for birding. Many Gold Crests were seen in the Central Park.     To see other species, please visit my Flickr albums for Michuhol Park and Central Park.

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January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Ashy Ground Thrush

January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Had the opportunity again to visit La Mesa EcoPark, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, after the CMS COP12 in October 2017. My mission was to recapture this elusive Ashy Ground Thrush, and I  succeeded. Please click the image below to see the short video of the thrush catching a worm.    

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January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Dusky Thrush eating persimmon fruits

January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Generally I see Dusky Thrushes feeding on the ground, but this time I saw one eating persimmon fruits while I and my friends were visiting an onsen in Fuji-cho, Saga. I believe this thrush was full and happy because it almost finished eating up one fruit. To see the video, please click the image below.  

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January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

First birding in 2018

January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

I visited Namdong Reservoir in Republic of Korea for the first birding this year 2018. There were 14 species of birds spotted on this birding trip, and the Bean Goose was the star bird. To see more photos, visit my Flickr: here

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August 20, 2017January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Egret – good subject for photography

August 20, 2017January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Even egret species are common, they are very good subject to shoot on. You need to have a lot of patience to get good action shots. And you can learn about the white balance. For more photos, please visit my Flickr album here.

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August 20, 2017January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Pied Hornbill at Tanjung Aru beach,Sabah.

August 20, 2017January 1, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

This male Pied Hornbill was searching for food for his mate that was inside their nest. I hope their success in breeding. For more photos of this Pied Hornbill, please visit my flickr album here.  

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June 16, 2017January 8, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Black-faced Spoonbill’s behaviours

June 16, 2017January 8, 2018 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Black-faced Spoonbill (BFS) are very interesting. Normally they look for foods in tidal flats. Sometimes BFS hunt in group but they also hunt alone. To view more photos, visit my Flickr album: Black-faced Spoonbill actions

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June 12, 2017 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Collection of birds in Borneo

June 12, 2017 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Here is some of my collection of wild birds taken in Borneo and in Sabah particular. Photos will be update from time to time For more photos please visit my Flickr album : Collections of  birds in Borneo    

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June 12, 2017 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

Saunders’s Gull at Sorae Estuary,RoK

June 12, 2017 - Eugene Cheah - Leave a Comment

The best place to photograph Saunders’s Gull in Songdo is in Sorae Estuary. They can get very close when the tide is high but to get more actions shots, it is better when the tide slowly going down.   To see more photos, visit Saunders’s Gull in Sorae

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About Eugene

Eugene Cheah is a wildlife photographer from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. He worked with the Likas Wetland Centre in Kota Kinabalu, before pursuing his true passion in wildlife photography. His focus is on capturing bird especially migratory birds.

Blog categories

  • Bird Photography
  • Borneo birds
  • Cafe and Coffee
  • Event
  • Gig
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Little Tern Project
  • News
  • Pitta
  • Republic of Korea
  • Shorebirds
  • Sri Lanka
  • Thailand
  • Trip

Recent Posts

  • Blue-winged Pitta
  • Lifers in Japan for 2019
  • Japanese Crested Ibis or Toki at Nagaoka Toki learning Center ‘Toki Miite’
  • Birding in Funabashi Sanbanze
  • Malaysia Makan Fest 2018
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