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
“I photographed an adult Barred Eagle-owl (Bubo sumatranus) aka Malay Eagle Owl, on 21st October 2018 near the Singapore Quarry area at 6.00pm (below). It was asleep most of the time but became more active when it was approaching 7pm. … Continued
The Barred Eagle-owl (Bubo sumatranus sumatranus) was a resident species in the 1920s Singapore. Its status changed to “very rare, non-breeding visitor” since then. And down the years it was sighted on and off at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve … Continued
It was March 2014. Lee Li Er and husband Sam Wong were walking along Summit Path at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. All of a sudden there were loud calls of drongos as they flew through the lower tree canopy … Continued
This list is compiled from the plant list LINK. Under each species of birds are the different plants that they visit for shelter (roost), food (nectar, fruit or insect), nesting materials and nest sites. The birds are listed under their … Continued
We have accumulated a collection of more than 200 bird calls and songs LINK since our earlier posts urging for birdsound documentation LINK 1 and LINK 2. Even then only a small number of bird species found in Singapore and … Continued
Most of us are familiar with birds building their nests in trees, shrubs, among grasses and sedges, and even on the ground. But how about ferns as nesting sites? The Peaceful Doves (Geopelia striata) has been shown to build its … Continued
“Was fortunately on leave yesterday. Had just come back at lunch time from a walk in a forest reserve when I received a frantic call from three home-schooled young teenagers (one of the perks of being a paediatrician is a … Continued
Rane Wong a.k.a. reno was at Johor’s Panti forest one morning in June 2009 when he encountered a Barred Eagle-owl (Bubo sumatranus) perched on a slender branch of a tree with a monkey tightly clutched in its talons. The face … Continued
Yong Ding Li, Singapore’s up-and-coming birder, encountered a Barred Eagle Owl (Bubo sumatranus) last night (18th January 2008) and sent in this report: “Singapore’s mysterious Barred Eagle Owl which has been recorded by a handful of birders in the past … Continued
