“Many birds feed on the flowers of Poikilospermum suaveolens to get to the nectar. I observed the Purple-naped Sunbirds (Hypogramma hypogrammicum nuchale) do this on two visits to this site (male in image above). There are many insects that visit … Continued
In July 2019 a pair of Masked Lapwings (Vanellus miles) was found nesting on the rough ground at Marina East. The female had just laid two egg (see video clip below by Kumchun Chan). According to Andy Chew: “The eggs … Continued
“Black-tailed Gulls (Larus crassirostris) were common at the Nemuro Peninsula and we have a number of opportunities to watch them. “I saw a pair feeding for an extended period in a less common manner. They would float on the shallow … Continued
By the end of July, the Lesser Whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna javanica) HERE and HERE had moved out from their original spot in the Lotus Pond at Gardens by the Bay. The original 11 ducklings, reduced to four as a result of … Continued
“I posted juvenile Black-thighed Falconets (Microhierax fringillarius) that fledged in the middle of May 2019. They have been feeding independently for some time. I went back for a visit and observed two of them displaying courtship behaviour. These birds are … Continued
“Dear fellow educators and friends of biodiversity, “Our school has come a long way with our Environmental Education programme. Since 2013, we started our habitat enhancements on our campus, transforming the school grounds into a safe haven for wildlife, a … Continued
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Subramanian Chockalingam’s video clip shows a Common Vine Snake (Chrysopelea ornate), known as Golden Tree Snake in India, trying hard to swallow a larger Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis). The snake had apparently injected venom into the bird killing it. It … Continued
“In the last week or so there has been postings and discussions around Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) particularly in the light of a Smooth Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) pup being dragged away LINK, the loss of the lesser whistling ducklings … Continued
“With advancing age I find that hearing the calls of some of these species with high pitched notes is difficult for me, the Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja siparaja) included. I had good observations of this male and was even able … Continued
