Changi, Serangoon 1Oct11

From KH

Today, only Danny and I were available to bird. We went to Changi in the morning and Serangoon Reservoir (Halus/Punggol stretch) in the afternoon. There were no migrant raptors at Changi and nothing of special interest.

At Serangoon Reservoir, we first encountered a GHFE while exiting TPE into Halus. After parking our cars, we were happy to see a Japanese Sparrowhawk thermalling up. Next, at the other grebe pond, the Little Grebe was home. So was a very vocal Tiger Shrike. The highlight, however, was a family of 4 Smooth Otters in the reservoir.

After lunch at Popeye, we walked towards the old Punggol Grassland. However, it started to rain. While waiting for the rain to stop, we encountered flocks of Purple-backed Starlings. I estimated there to be >500 of them!

And there were also Little Terns and White-winged Terns to entertain us.

The Little Terns were diving for food right in front of us!