#fruithunter

[herpsandbirds]

Fruithunter (Chlamydochaera jefferyi), T - male, B - female, family Turdidae, order Passeriformes, Mt. Kinabalu, Borneo

photographs by May Swales

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you cannot tell me that clownhunter was not directly inspired by the fruithunter

[asianadventures09]

Borneo Is Perfect For Those Who Enjoy Birdwatching

Birdwatchers dream of visiting Borneo, the world’s third-largest island. Numerous bird and wild mammals species, including endemics, call its lush rainforests, mangroves, and mountains home, creating an unmatched natural history opportunity. Every birding trail in Borneo offers the thrill of seeing iconic birds such as the Bornean Bristlehead and the Whitehead’s Trogon.

Top Birding Destinations in Borneo

Kinabalu National Park: This UNESCO World Heritage site protects the Whitehead’s Broadbill and the Fruithunter.

The Bornean Ground-Cuckoo and Great Argus inhabit the dense rainforest of the Danum Valley Conservation Area.

Sepilok Rainforest and Labuk Bay are perfect for spotting pittas, hornbills, and kingfishers.

Kinabatangan River — A hotspot for waterbirds, raptors, and even rare Storm’s Storks.

Tabin Wildlife Reserve — Home to elusive species like the Blue-banded Pitta and Bornean Wren-Babbler.

Asian Adventures: Your Expert Birding Partner

Asian Adventures, a premier ecotourism company, specializes in guided birding tours throughout Borneo. With expert itinerary planning, you’re guaranteed a seamless and worthwhile experience.

What Asian Adventures Offers:

Expert Birding Guides — Experienced naturalists with in-depth knowledge of Borneo’s avifauna.

Customizable Birding Tours — Tailored trips catering to different interests and skill levels.

Comfortable Eco-Lodges — Stay in nature-friendly lodges near prime birding hotspots.

Photography-Friendly Tours — Special tours designed for bird photographers.

Sustainable & Ethical Tourism — Focused on conservation and eco-friendly travel.

Asian Adventures guarantees an unforgettable Borneo Birding experience for both experienced and novice bird watchers and mammal lovers. See the marvels of this bird paradise while promoting ethical tourism!

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Barberry #fruit #fruithunter #rarefruit #rarefruits #vegan #veganfood #fruitarian https://www.instagram.com/p/B2LePVahuaK/?igshid=1gst1mifwabxo

[sleepwalkers-union]

 Lost Muse. Environmental student and fruit hunter, armed with his analog 35mm Yashica, capturing a specimen of wild Asminia (Pawpaw) in the saw palmetto brush. FL. 

[ecovidacostarica]

This soft orange fruit has a sour taste but contains twice the amount of vitamin C of an average orange. It is a Sundrop or Guayabilla and is used to make juice or jam. We ate this one in a smoothie yesterday and it was delicious mixed with bananas and pineapple. Since we only have one bush of these at Finca EcoVida and it has just started fruiting we have been saving all the seeds to replant. . Message us if you are interested in growing your own sundrop we have a few plants available for sale. . . . #costarica #fincaecovida #ecovidacostarica #fruit #fruithunter #sundrop #guayabilla #permaculture #tropicalfruit (at Mesas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4DKpFnOau/?igshid=1h0jurexufj8m

[culinaryjourneyofmichelle]

Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit (also known as Pitaya or Pitahaya) is a fruit of a variety of cactus species. It is indigenous to Central and South America. Early missionaries brought Pitaya to Asia where it has since been renamed and is more commonly known as, Dragon Fruit. The fruit is grown all over tropical and subtropical regions of the world, for example: Southeast Asia, Mexico, Guatemala, and Australia. 

Peak dragon fruit season is in the summer and early fall. Depending on where you go and if the fruit is in season the cost can range from $3 to $8 per pound. 

Dragon fruit can be found at specialty grocery stores or farmers market. 

I went to T&T Supermarket to find dragon fruit.

I went to T&T to find dragon fruit because the popularity of the fruit has grown in Asian cultures I thought it could be easily found. 

I was right! The fruit was also on sale since it was within peak season. 

While choosing your dragon fruit look for smooth skin and evenly distributed colour.  

Dragon fruit has a faint sweet taste and while eating the fruit you might feel little grits from the seeds that sort of resembles seeds from a kiwi. 

The fruit can be eaten on its own or added to a fruit salad. It can also be made in to a smoothie or sorbet.

For example, here is Minimalist Baker’s recipe to a Creamy Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl: 

https://minimalistbaker.com/creamy-dragon-fruit-smoothie-bowl/ 

The fruit contains multiple antioxidants that are beneficial for good health. Dragon fruit also contains many vitamins and minerals that are important for a healthy body. It is worth purchasing even on off peak season because of the many health benefits it provides. 

Enjoy! 

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Fruit Hunting

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[lustfound]

_ 🕵🏻‍♀️ people watching for me fruit hunting for you 🥭 _ #玉井青果市場 #台南玉井 #玉井青果集貨場 #一隅台南 #水果 #芒果 #fruithunting #peoplewatching #museintainan #tainantravel #lovelystrangers (at 玉井青果集貨場) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1VuMUgFvxI/?igshid=10fqgrsabw0bn

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Fruithunter (Chlamydochaera jefferyi) in Borneo

Source: http://bit.ly/2ZZqqKj

[rawluke]

ATEMOYA - ROLLINA DELICIOSA FRUIT 🍴 This is what i saw when i looked out of my last room in Sepilok! 😁 Almost everday i could watch a total of 3 different types of squirrel feasting on these fruits on the tree, and yes, that's a feast for them! 😄 I saw one squirrel ate 1,5 fruits in one sitting, in maybe 10-15min. Those who know how big these fruits are, 1,5 fruits in that tiny animal, thats terrific. 😉 Who can count the treasures? 😁 - #lfrv #lfrv811 #801010 #rawtillfour #rawtill4 #rarefruits #fruitporn #tropicalfruits #banana #rohkost #rohköstler #frutarier #foodnsport #fruithunter #durianhunter #durianhunting #durian #lowfatrawvegan #veganchange #rawvegan #traveling #borneo #frutarian #fruits #fruit #rawfood #rollina #atemoya #junglefruit #sabah (hier: Sepilok, Sabah, Malaysia)

[visitkagoshima]

Persimmon hunting! 柿狩り！渋柿に当たりませんように。 @visitkagoshimajp #柿 #フルーツ狩り #鹿児島 #渋柿 #秋#農業 #収穫 #果実 #九州 #オレンジカラー #日本食 #秋の味覚 #visitkagoshima #driedpersimmons #parsimmons #kagoshima #autumn #japanesefood #japantrip #asiatrip #explorejapan #driedfruit #fruits #loves_nippon #kyushu #fruithunting (Kagoshima Prefecture) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5AdsE8HDBn/?igshid=d9z1c5r62dub

[rawfruitgoddess]

Copped that mango deal. Chillin in pure bliss. 🌴🍑💦#mango #fruithunters #fruitporn #electricfood #honduras #drsebi #organicfamily #nativelife ☀ (at La Ceiba)

[ecovidacostarica]

This is our 5th red pitaya (dragon fruit) from Finca EcoVida in Las Mesas. Today we shared this beauty with our team in Bejuco because they have never tried this fruit before. Everyone loved the taste and texture. We can't wait to get our first white fruits soon so we can all taste test those too. 🙏🎉👍 . . . #puravida #parrita #lasmesas #fincaecovida #dragonfruit #pitaya #pitahaya #fruit #fruithunter #costarica #permaculture #ilovenature #organic #nofilter #nofilterneeded (at Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDO6c7aJMRo/?igshid=1ef4w4aih5mhr

[wildlifebiologymontana]

The elusive Fruithunter

The Fruithunter (Chlamydochaera jefferyi) is an elusive member of the thrush family (Turdidae) endemic to the tropical island of Borneo. Graduate student Adam Mitchell is studying these birds in Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Malaysia to better understand the Fruithunter’s breeding biology.

Last year he published the first description of the breeding biology for the Fruithunter, published in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. Breeding biology data is sparse for many tropical Asian bird species; Mitchell’s work is important in helping scientists understand life history evolution and global variations in avian diversity.

Mitchell and co-authors Fred Tuh of Sabah Parks, and Thomas Martin, his adviser here at the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, also described a new vocalization which expands the vocal repertoire for Fruithunters.

Mitchell recently took this picture of some eight-day old Fruithunter nestlings as he was measuring their metabolic rates. Recognize their temporary nest?!

[alyssajeats-blog]

Fruit Hunting

On Wednesday October 19th, after class, I took a short trip to the St. Lawrence Market. 

The reasons why i chose this market is because it was the most convenient market, since it was the closest school. Another reason is because I've been here many times, so I know where everything is already.

I decided to just stop by the first produce store I saw when I entered the building; which was Ponesse Foods.

During my search throughout the store, I happened to find only very common fruits. Until after I reached the end of the store, I discovered something new to my eyes and my palate. Persimmons!

Persimmons:

Botanical name: Diospyros kaki L.

Latin for  “food of the gods.” 

Usually grown in warm, dry climates

Persimmons came from Japan and is Japan’s national fruit.

Persimmon seeds first came to the United States from Japan in 1856. They are now grown in several countries such as: China, Burma, Northern India, Australia, US (mostly California)

In season from October-February.

At the market, it was priced at $2.99 per pound, and $6.60 per kg. 

Sensory Evaluation:

It reminded me of a tomato with an orange skin. (At first, i thought it was a tomato). When taking a bite from it, it tasted very sweet, almost like a honey-sweet type of flavour. This food is unique because it looks similar to a tomato, but tastes nothing like it.

I wouldn’t cook the persimmon, since it tastes fine raw. I would use it in this salad recipe:

Persimmon and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients:

6 cups greens (mixed, any style)

1 Fuyu persimmon, diced

1 small apple, diced

1/2 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled

3 Tbsps sliced almonds, toasted

4 Tbsps. tangerine juice

2 Tbsps olive oil

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1 pinch salt

2 dashes pepper

Procedure:

Place the greens in a salad bowl and top with the fruits and goat cheese.

In a small bowl, whisk tangerine juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil in a small stream. Adjust to taste. Combine with greens and toss. Sprinkle almonds over all. Serve.

Based on this overall experience, buying and shopping for produce at a local farmers market, is a lot better than shopping at any other grocery store. Why? Because you know its fresh. 

Sources:

http://foodfacts.mercola.com/persimmon.html

http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/12/in-season-persimmons-choosing-storing-recipes-20091219.html