“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
“Whenever the migratory Pacific Golden Plovers (Pluvialis fulva) arrive in our wetlands, they are always a joy to behold (above). “After a series of long flights, they refresh themselves in the shallows (above, below). “Video clips of these bathing beauties … Continued
“Saw at least 37 Pacific Golden Plovers (Pluvialis fulva) well camouflaged in a field (not all shown in images). Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia 20th December 2017 Location: Malim Nawar, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Ex-mining pools, fish farming, wetlands
“In their wintering area, the Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) is quoted as feeding primarily on bivalves and other molluscs. “Saw this bird primarily feeds on insects and other animal matter in the fields at Malim Nawar Wetlands, Perak, Malaysia … Continued
“A bright Sunday morning, I decided to cycle to Pasir Ris Mangrove for the Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis). I Left my house in Punggol about 9:00 am, listening to the calls of Olive-backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis) around the flowering roadside … Continued
“The Nature Society (Singapore) Annual Bird Race was coming up once again and, according to the newsletter, this year’s theme was a “Big Day” in line with the “Big Year” being carried out by a few elite members of the … 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
The Oriental Plover (Charadrius veredus) breeds from Mongolia to NE China (including a part of Russia). It migrates through Eastern China, Eastern South-East Asia, Wallacea and Micronesia to winter in Northern Australia, with a few reaching New Zealand. Its usual … Continued
