“Some birds (perhaps most) have the ability to raise crest feathers. Among kingfishers the Banded Kingfisher (Lacedo pulchella) is well known for this behaviour. “I had not previously documented this in White-throated Kingfishers (Halcyon smyrnensis). Their resting behaviour is better … Continued
Singapore artist Thong Chow Ngian’s art exhibition on local wildlife was a great success HERE. The exhibition ran from 25-29 May 2017 with Mr Kenneth Er, CEO of National Parks Board as Guest of honour. The paintings, many on birds, … Continued
“I am Thong Chow Ngian, a wildlife artist from Singapore and I would like to thank the BESG website and its team for shaping me as an artist. I will be holding my first solo painting exhibition entitled, `Singapore Wildlife’ … Continued
“I saw this interesting behaviour in some of the Blue-naped Parrots (Tanygnathus lucionensis). They would grip the bark of the casuarina trees, chew and peel it off. While watching, it was apparent that it was not easy to do (see … Continued
“Way back in 2015, I was fortunate to be alone with this White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) for about 30 minutes. “It didn’t mind my presence at all. “I took a number of shots as it hopped from branch to branch, … Continued
“Managed to get a picture of the tarsus of a Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) this morning. “I have noticed this deformity for some time. However it does not affect the bird’s every day function. “Maybe some one out there could … Continued
“A Racing Homer Pigeon (Columbia livia) was found in our school on the afternoon on 3rd March 2017. Miss Amelia Huang noticed the bird standing by the stairwell leading to the auditorium. “The legs of the pigeon were tagged. The … Continued
“Was teaching at this coastal city today and took time off to visit the mangrove forest. “Met a female Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, also known as Brown-capped Woodpecker (Dendrocopos moluccensis) (top, above). “Above image shows the nesting hole. “Above shows foraging … Continued
The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is admired for the beauty of the male (above). The bird is sacred to the Hindus and mentioned in Indian mythology and Sanskrit texts. This is because the god Kartikeya (Murugan, Skanda and Subramaniyamwho) is … Continued
I have a reasonably large garden around my house that is home to a variety of wildlife. I enjoy them all, including the flock of up to 20 or more Red Junglefowls (Gallus gallus) (above). They nest in my flower … Continued
