Sime Forest

[Papilio]

This is a beauty.

Yes it is... A very fast-flying butt and often with damaged wings, so it's always with a bit of luck to shoot a newly hatched one. Stops for a few seconds like that only, so using a tripod for such shots is usually out of the question.

 

[megaweb]

1st one is really excellent :thumbsup:

what is it feeding on ? Are they shy ?

 

[Papilio]

1st one is really excellent :thumbsup:

what is it feeding on ? Are they shy ?

Thanks, Mega. They feed on damp seepages along forest paths. Very alert and skittish, so your zoom + ext tube combo would be a plus for shooting butts like these.

 

[megaweb]

Thanks, Mega. They feed on damp seepages along forest paths. Very alert and skittish, so your zoom + ext tube combo would be a plus for shooting butts like these.

Thanks for the info .. how far do you think is the min. distance tt can close to this butt :think:

 

[airforce1]

Hello Papilio

Enclosed maps part of central catchment area, I hope with the maps you can direct me to the locations where butts go crazy over fruits juices.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Papilio]

Thanks for the info .. how far do you think is the min. distance tt can close to this butt :think:

This one was about 1.5m from me. With the extension tube, the 80-400VR's minimum focusing distance is still not as good as Canon's 100-400IS.

The butt can sometimes stay still whilst feeding, and will only be alerted by movements around it. I sat patiently and waited for it to come near, and then went prone on the ground to get a nearly eye-level shot. A lot of luck when shooting these fast-flyers though...

 

[Cyberian]

Anyone buses to reach there?

 

[Papilio]

Anyone buses to reach there?

Quite a long walk from where the bus stop is, at Thomson Road. But along the way, there's lots of nature to shoot though.

 

[azone]

Excellent butterfly shots!

 

[Papilio]

Hello Papilio

Enclosed maps part of central catchment area, I hope with the maps you can direct me to the locations where butts go crazy over fruits juices.

Thanks for your help.

Walk along Peirce Track. There are a few offshoots from this trail that's not shown on your map. Also walk alongside the fence of the Bukit Kallang Service Reservoir. There's a large Lantana bush where occasionally, there's lots of Cruisers and Lacewings feeding there.

Good luck!

 

[Papilio]

Excellent butterfly shots!

Thanks, Azone. :cheers:

 

[BobCheong]

Anyone buses to reach there?

I took bus 163 from Toa Payoh. Drop at the bus-stop outside Island Country Club, then walk up the the road to the club. Before the main entrance is a side road on the left. Follow it and you'll reach the trail. And yes, its a damn long walk LOL.