Singapore Strait 12Nov16

From JS

We were about to fall asleep (for those at the lower deck) when Francis spotted a large, black bird flying close to the water. It flew like a shearwater, banking and gliding (with wings bent slightly). At one point of time, it even made a 180 degrees swerve. On closer look at the photos, its head is certainly not a shearwater's but closely resembled a storm-petrel's.

Given its shearwater-like flight and long unforked tail, this looks like a genuine contender for Singapore's first Bulwer's Petrel record.

Juvenile Red-footed Booby

Skua sp.

Red-footed booby from Danny

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Changi 12Nov16

From Con

I was at what little is left of Newater plant grasslands with LKK, LCH, et al. We only got a few OHBs and accipiters. No harriers. Grassland patch now very small. Gone soon. SAF Yacht Club also gone. Being torn down.