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Trees standing alone attract birds on their own merits. The major attractions are the nectar provided by the flowers LINK and the fruits. We have seen that figs draw the […]
In a bird garden LINK, fig trees attract the most birds LINK, with selected trees also playing important roles LINK. To attract nectar feeders, there is a need to grow […]
We have earlier posted a list of fig plants (Ficus spp.) that attract hordes of birds when they are figging LINK; also, a list of trees whose fruits attract birds […]
Birds are attracted to trees for the nesting materials they provide, for possible nesting sites and most importantly, the food available in the form of flower nectar, fruits and the […]
![Ficus [q] benghalensis rt, Tulear-Madagascar 0801](https://besgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Ficus-q-benghalensis-rt-Tulear-Madagascar-0801-q8dfkuispc8b8du7tsqlo24p2mtuqwnvxhs88u184w.jpg "Ficus [q] benghalensis rt, Tulear-Madagascar 0801")
In one of the recent posts on Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) LINK for our sister website, The Birds of Singapore LINK, Slim Sreedharan managed to uncover a considerable amount of […]
![F benjamina, BtBatok [MChan] - 2](https://besgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/F-benjamina-BtBatok-MChan-2-q8dg0qyibfzxmwqpz66ecjoeuagdyksf472xicggvk.jpg "F benjamina, BtBatok [MChan] – 2")
In gardening for birds LINK, many plants can be grown to attract the avian fauna. Of these, figs (Ficus spp.) are among the best. A fruiting fig tree can attract […]
A garden of any size and at any location will attract birds if there are sufficient plants grown to provide them with shelter and food. Food comes in the form […]
![BulbulYV-cherry [AmarSingh]](https://besgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BulbulYV-cherry-AmarSingh-q8dfs8j4fgcgi13tohq0rp056oeq98zxa2en252t80.jpg "BulbulYV-cherry [AmarSingh]")
The Indian cherry tree (Muntingia calabura) was brought to this part of the world from tropical America in the 19th century. Since then it has become naturalised throughout Southeast Asia. […]
Madras thorn (Pithecellobium dulce), an exotic tree introduced to this part of the world from Central America, has now been totally naturalised throughout the tropics. This medium-sized evergreen tree is […]
Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS was in Singapore recently “…to meet a close relative from the UK and took the opportunity to casually watch birds in the urban environment.” Amar observed […]
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