Pasir Ris Park 08Mar25

From KH

Danny, JS and I went to Pasir Ris Park for JS's tick, Slaty-legged Crake. Saw it but hard to get a photo.

While waiting for the crake, a couple of Blue-winged Pittas entertained the crowd, perching on Rain Tree.

A rooster lost a feather that's about 15 cm long.

Black Spotted Crow on porterweed.

Seletar Park Connector 07Mar25

From KH

Morning eye test at Seletar Park Connector. How many Asian Openbills can you spot?

Rower's Bay, Seletar Dam 05Mar25

From KH

I went from Rower's Bay Park to Seletar Dam. Just 1 wader, Common Sandpiper, at the dam, and the usual egrets.

Back at Rower's Bay Park, Smooth Otters were having a good swim. Handphone shot.

Jurong Lake 01Mar25

From KH

Danny, JS and I went to Jurong Lake today. We saw 3 migratory Asian Openbills. ©Lau JS

Besides the Blue-tailed Bee-eater, the other migrants were songbirds, Arctic Warbler, Asian Brown Flycatcher, and Yellow-rumped Flycatcher.

The resident birds included this fine male Pink-necked Green-Pigeon. ©Lau JS

Hampstead Wetland 27Feb25

From KH

Nesting continues for the Oriental Pied-Hornbills at Hampstead Wetland Park. Mummy behind the chick(s).

Blue-tailed Bee-eaters looking left and looking down.

Rose-ringed Parakeet perching high.

One frog fewer.

Seletar West 26Feb25

From KH

I took a short morning walk at Seletar Park Connector, and the Reed Warblers (Black-browed and Oriental) and Grasshopper Warblers (Pallas's) were still around.

Continuing to Rower's Bay Park, got a small family of Smooth Otters feasting.

Kranji Marsh 23Feb25

From KH

Danny and I went to Kranji Marsh today. Nice to see a White-browed Crake.

For some reason, Swamphen Hide was a bit crowded with birds today. How many Red-wattled Lapwings?

Asian Openbills suntanning.

Great Egret also came to the party.

Living in harmony. Can we?

Raptor Tower never fails to deliver. Here's an Osprey.

Male Ornate Sunbird checking out the African Tulip flower for bites.

Smooth Otter couple pak-tor on the bund.