Bulbul and green-pigeon nests compared
The Red-Whiskered Bulbuls (Pycnonotus jocosus) build an intricate cup-shaped nest with materials like plant roots, stems, leaves and flowering branches carefully weaved together LINK. This nest is firmly lodged between a branch fork and is not easily dislodged by wind … Continued
Stripe-throated Bulbul
“A family group of 3 Stripe-throated Bulbul (Pycnonotus finlaysoni finlaysoni) feeding on Lantana camara (Big-Sage or Wild-Sage) fruit. A common plant for many birds to feed on. “Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis musicus) were also there, feeding at the same … Continued
Update on Olive-backed Sunbird nesting on floor ball post
See HERE for the 25th February 2019 nesting of Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) pair on the floor ball goal post. “Here’s an update on the nest that has been constructed since 25th February: 25 Feb – Start of construction of … Continued
Tailorbirds in our garden
“The Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) in our garden… yes she actually tailors! We have found many nests over the years after her children have flown away – three clerodendrum leaves stitched together, usually with silk cotton inside them to make … Continued
Coppersmith Barbet – juvenile calls
“I have been hearing new calls of the Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala indicus) in the neighbourhood and recognised that they were juvenile. I have been observing a nesting pair that were using the dead branch of a Payong Tree (Payung … Continued
A Malayan Monitor Lizard that was late for school
“A Malayan Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator) was late for school on 30th April. It was caught dashing past the security guard at the main gate at around 1200 hrs. – an episode of human-wildlife co-existence. The footage capturing the monitor … Continued
Long-tailed Shrike mobbing Barn Owl
A Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) was documented mobbing a Barn Owl (Tyto alba) at Punggol. The tiny shrike flew straight towards the larger owl that was roosting on a branch of a tree in an effort to chase it away … Continued
Java Sparrow Lonchura oryzivora
“This is one of the Java Sparrows’ (Lonchura oryzivora) favourite nesting sites in the limestone hills; this pair use it every year. One will guard the nest will the other forages for prey for the young (presumed animal prey but … Continued
Common Greenshanks – Preening Interrupted
“In a cosy corner of the wetlands, where the water was calm, clean and clear, a mixed flock of migratory waders were engrossed with communal bathing and preening sessions. Amongst them were Common Greenshanks (Tringa nebularia) (above). “By the time … Continued
Campbell’s/Malaysian Hill Partridge
“I was fortunate to observe 8 Campbell’s/Malaysian Hill Partridges (Arborophila campbelli) in a social group. This is the third time I am seeing the presumed same group at this site. They are extremely shy birds. “I met them going down … Continued
