“We typically watch Blue-throated Bee-eaters (Merops viridis) either in flight or perched upon branches, but the chance to observe one at ground level is rather rare (above). “At a secluded site in Singapore, the unusual sight of flying sand first … Continued
I have a small patch of Ornamental Bananas (Musa ornate) growing in front of my porch. It took me more than a year to get them looking as lush as in the image above. Visitors are attracted to the pinkish … Continued
Laura Hsu sent a video of a Crested Serpent-eagle (Spilornis cheela) having a juicy snack. The video was documented by Rebecca Teo at Mount Rosie. Crested Serpent-eagle is a rare resident and only two birds are believed to be in … Continued
“I was walking along a trail in primary jungle when this Chestnut-winged Babbler (Stachyris erythroptera erythroptera) hopped into the nest about 5 meters in front of me. “I stopped and dropped to the ground, and the birds continued to build … Continued
“While I was seeking solace at a local park, a Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) broke the silence and abruptly announced its arrival by taking an audible plunge into the placid waters, then sweeping up onto a bare branch to bask … Continued
“Fraser’s Hill has long been recognised as an excellent destination for bird watchers and photographers alike (Strange, 2004). However, a lesser known fact is that these highlands are also great for moth watching as well. For as long as the … Continued
“Dr Henry Yeo Peng Hock, an exemplary Boy Scout in Raffles Institution at the same time when our noted Webmaster was also one, shot this video in Bedok (see images and video below). “The featured birds are Common Mynas (Acridotheres … Continued
“While inspecting a local pond in February 2017, I was greeted by a charming and handsome Sultan dragonfly (Camacinia gigantea, family Libellulidae). He was perched on the stiff and straight inflorescence of an aroid (below). “Periodically, he would take off … Continued
The Russet Sparrow (Passer rutilans) is also known as Cinnamon Tree Sparrow – russet referring to its dark brown colour of its plumage with a red-orange tinge. The species is sexually dimorphic – the male shown above and the female … Continued
Dani M Queddeng documented a Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus) at the Chinese Garden in Jurong vigorously chiseling a nesting cavity on the trunk of a tree. Normally the male constructs the nesting cavity, pecking forcefully on the surface of the … Continued