Peirce Area 21May11

From KH

Danny, JS and I started off at Changi, but the rain caused us to retreat to other areas. The recent spate of releasees at Tampines Eco Trail led us to head there instead. However, when we reached, it was still drizzling.

We then moved on to Upper Peirce. At the carpark, a fruiting tree attracted a couple of forest Bulbuls: Cream-vented, Olive-winged and Red-eyed. Then a Pink-necked Green Pigeon chick caught Danny's attention. Through the bino, we could see that it still has its egg tooth, but before we can take any photo, we had to hop into our ride before it disappeared (we were hitching a ride).

At the pipeline, there was nothing noteworthy except for a flock of 3 Chestnut-bellied Malkohas. Soon it is time for lunch.

After lunch, while Danny was sending JS to the nearest MRT, I waited for him at the nearby Lower Peirce. Meanwhile, a confiding Short-tailed Babbler, a young Spiny Hill Terrapin and a displaying Common Flying Lizard kept me company. When Danny returned, I was trying to locate the calling Blue-eared Kingfisher, but to no avail. Soon the rain caught up with us again, so it was time to end the day's birding.