Singapore Quarry, Tuas 6Dec14

Danny, JS and I started the day at Dairy Farm (adventure centre side) and walked to Singapore Quarry. There were a bunch of alien fish species in the quarry, such as metre-long catfish and kois. Nevertheless, there were also smaller resident species like Whitespots and some barbs. Bird-wise, the only migrants of note were 3 Mugimaki Flycatchers. Residents of note included Straw-headed Bulbul (heard) and Stork-billed Kingfisher (1). Otherwise, it was a rather quiet morning.

Moving on to Tuas, we saw the Common Kestrel along Ave 5 near REC. Seems like this bird will be wintering here. At Ave 16, we met CH and Francis. The woods were alive with 3 Eyebrowed Thrushes and 2 Mugimaki Flycatchers. There was also a flock 7 White-shouldered Starlings in the vicinity. Later, CH showed us the Barn Owl at the fence. At a distance, it looked like it was caught in the fence. On closer inspection, it flew to the nearby tree. Glad it was safe and alive.