“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
“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
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
“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
“Some 25-30 sparrows live in our garden… in the bougainvillea scramblers mostly. They are mainly House Sparrows (Passer domesticus). “Earlier I used to cut off the dead wood of climbers and trees, thinking it looked ugly. But my husband pointed … Continued
Dr Jean Ho sent in a video clip taken in the late evening at her daughter’s apartment that abuts the Garden Wing of Shangri-La Hotel. It records a distant call that Jean wonders whether it was made by a bird. … Continued
Zebra Doves (Geopelia striata) have their upper parts, neck and sides of breast boldly barred black. The central portion of the breast is unbarred and has the colour of red wine. Lower down the belly the breast is whitish LINK. … Continued
“Waders are warmly welcome whenever they winter within our wonderful wetlands. These include the Common Redshank (Tringa totanus). After an exhausting flight, a dip in the shallows is most refreshing (below). “Upon completion of its bath, it flaps its wings … Continued
Equatorial Spitting Cobra (Naja sumatrana), also known as Black Spitting Cobra, is a highly venomous snake. it will raise the front portion of its body when provoked. At the same time, it will flatten its neck and hiss loudly. As … Continued
An earlier post established that the Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) needs 25 days to be with its parents after fledging in order to learn how to fend for itself. This is termed the fledgling period by Erritzoe et al. (2007). … Continued
