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I was at SBWR again yesterday (3 Oct 09) morning. In order not to be late for my next appointment at town area by 11am, I only have about 1.5 to 2 hours to spare in the morning. So I go SBWR slightly early, when I arrived at 7.15am, the gate is still close as the door only open at 7.30am from Mon-Sat. The staff must have heard that there are visitors arrive early and proceed … 
We were at SBWR on Saturday morning supposedly meant to be a migratory bird watching trip. However, realise that all the pond are flooded! So, we take our own sweet time to slowly walk and enjoy the tranquility ( not really though as it is quite crowded, must be due to the long week end) ...Before we end our walk, we went to the Main Hide to do a last check. I saw something …
Being one of the most common birds in Singapore, it can be seen almost at any parks or garden in Singapore. Their diet ranging from berries, small fruits to insects.This video was taken at Singapore Botanic Garden last week end. This bulbul is more than happy with the abundance of figs on this tree.
This series of Olive-back sunbird was taken earlier this month and would like to share with you the many faces of this cute little bird.This was a female sunbird standing near a hibiscus flower that almost the same size. Sunbirds with small, long and decurved bills perfect for feeding on nectar and insects!Since they have a rather small body, they are very active and agile! … 
In Singapore, most of us are wakened by Koel call in the morning instead of a cock. Yet, most are unsure how the Koel looks like. Asian Koel is brood parasite which means they lay egg in … Last 5 Pings
Further to my earlier post on the mass feeding/pollination by butterflies & other insects, here are more butterflies taken on last Sunday. I'm not too familiar with butterfly, do let me know if I got the id wrong.This butterfly looks like a Autumn Leaf (Doleschallia bisaltide australis)Striped Black Crow (Euploea eyndhovii gardineri)Dark Glassy Tiger (Parantica agleoides …
Chance upon this flowering tree at a neighbourhood park that attracted more than 20 different species of insects! Butterfly, bees, beetle,...
Ever since I picked up nature photography 2 years ago, biggest satisfaction came from the extra knowledge and the opportunity to observe & learn more about things that I don't get to see or previously unknown. Through the course of photography, I learn more than just the name of the plants or animals that I photographed. I learn about their behaviour, their diet, their …
Mangrove pittas (Pitta megarhyncha) are rare resident of Singapore and are considered as nationally-endengere d due to loss of habitat. Is certainly a great pleasure to watch this beautiful bird feeding at the few remained mangrove in Singapore.
With the wet season almost over, some birds has started their breeding preparation!! This Black-Naped Oriole(Oriolus chinensis) is certainly one of them. I saw this oriole keep going back to the same branch a few times. Not that there are insects nor fruiting on that tree but to steal the material needed for their nest building! The oriole will use the bill to purposely got … 
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