“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
The Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) belongs to the cucumber family Cucurbitaceae. It is a strong climber with large heart-shaped leaves (above). The plant bears male and female flowers on slender stalks. The female flowers are differentiated from the male by … Continued
Ong Ei Leen’s video clip of the Bird Dropping Spider (Cyrtarachne sp.) was documented in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve way back in March 2016. According to Ei Leen: “The image resembles bird dropping but interestingly on video the movements … Continued
