The Black Baza (Aviceda leuphotes) is one of the common winter visitor that can be found in open country and wooded areas.
They are usually found in small flock and fly from tree to tree, they usually stays on top of the tree and I hardly see them stay at one tree for longer than 3 minutes. According to "Singapore Biodiversity", Black Baza feeds mostly on insects, especially beetles. I have never been able to see or photograph feeding Black Baza until last Sunday at Bidadari.
Dear Mantamola,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Roland. I am coming to Singapore alone for 4 days for birding in Feb. This is my first oversea birding tip. I will be very grateful if you can give me some information how to access to the following places:
1. Botanic Garden
2. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
3. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
4. Sungei Bulok Nature Park
5. Pasir Ris Park
6. Palau Ubin
If the above 6 places are easy to access via public transport.
Hi Roland - Welcome to Singapore. Most area are accessible by public transport. You may read more about it from the link below for your planning...
ReplyDelete1. Botanic Garden http://www.sbg.org.sg/visitorinfo/openinghours.asp
2. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=naturereserves&id=46&Itemid=75
3. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve https://www.sbwr.org.sg/visitorinfo/gettingthere/takingpublictransport/
4. Pasir Ris Park http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=26&Itemid=73
5. Palau Ubin http://www.wildsingapore.com/ubin/going.htm
Happy Birding!!
Thank you so much for your information
ReplyDeleteDear Mantamola,
ReplyDeleteI will be very grateful if you can give me some advice on my iternary
Day 1 - Botanic Garden & Pasir Ris Park(Arrive in Singapore around noon)
Day 2 - Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Day 3 - Palau Ubin
Day 4 - Bukit Batok Town Park or Central Catchment area?(My flight is 16:45 hrs so I will leave the hotel by 12:30 hrs)
Cheers
Roland
Wow! A very tight schedule...
DeleteDay 1 - You start with Botanic Garden, below are some suggestions that you shouldn't miss. Helicornia Walk - good place to see Olive backed/Crimson/Brown Throated sunbirds. Eco Lake - Black/White swan, Lesser & Wandering Whistling duck, water hen... http://mantamola.blogspot.sg/2012/07/singapore-botanic-garden-15-july-2012.html
As for Pasir Ris Park, since it will be late afternoon/evening when you arrive, you may take a walk at the Mangrove Boardwalk, sighting of tree climbing crabs, water snakes, kingfishers, nesting grey herons are things that you will not miss. If you are lucky, you will even get to see Buffy Fish Owl!
Day 2 - You might want to start with Bukit Timah Nature Reserve as it is higher chance to see more forests birds. When in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, the Mangrove Board Walk is another area you should not miss. You probably need half day in order to explore the whole area.
Day 3 - Cek Jawa is the area you must visit... you might want to rent a bicycle so that is easier to move around on the island.
Day 4 - I suggest you go for Bukit Batok Nature Park since you only have few hours in the morning.
Have a nice trip!
Once again, thank you so much for your valueable information
ReplyDeleteHi Mantamola,
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of going to Bidadari for birding for a while but I heard that it should be closed at the end of last year. Judging from your blog post above, I guess it is still accessible? Or some sections are closed already?
Hi MySeLvEs - It is now still accessible. Not sure when the work really start. As at last week end, no hoarding or any sign of work yet. If you plan to go, better go early...
Deletecheers!
Yup, if the rain stops later, I will go down this weekend. Thanks for your reply.
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