Hougang 07Nov21

From KH

The introduced Mandarin Duck is still around, now at Block 521 Hougang Ave 10 canal.

Javan Myna appeared to be nesting in the drain hole.

House Crow also came for photoshoot.

Hougang 13Jun21

From KH

An escaped/released male Mandarin Duck was hanging around at Hougang Ave 10 canal hiding under the bridge. Is he calling for someone?

Hougang 20Dec20

From KH

Someone released a Mandarin Duck in Hougang!?

It seemed to enjoy the company of egrets and herons.

Cattle Egret. Intermediate Egret


Little Egret


Adult Striated Heron


Juvenile Striated Heron with funky hairstyle

As well as Common Sandpiper.

And Zebra Dove.

Fishes, like this Peacock Basses was not bothered either.

Other fishes also enjoyed the canal.

Common Mollies.

Along the walkway, Striped Albatross enjoyed sipping Tridax Daisy nectar.

1. Mandarin Duck 1 - Female, likely escapee
2. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 5
3. Spotted Dove 1
4. Zebra Dove 3
5. Common Sandpiper 1
6. Intermediate Egret 1
7. Little Egret 1
8. Cattle Egret 1
9. Striated Heron 5
10. Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker 1 - Heard
11. Black-naped Oriole 1 - Heard
12. Common Iora 1 - Heard
13. House Crow 1
14. Yellow-vented Bulbul 1 - Heard
15. Arctic Warbler 1 - Heard
16. Javan Myna 1
17. Asian Brown Flycatcher 1 - Heard
18. Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker 1
19. Olive-backed Sunbird 1
20. Eurasian Tree Sparrow 1