For a tiny island country of Singapore, there is no big mountain to climb and the highest point is right in the middle of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (BTNR). Standing at 163m. You can complete your trip in half a day with plenty stop in between for bird watching.
My purpose of this trip is to check if the fig tree at the summit fruiting any time soon. Well, I am still too early no fruiting yet. Nevertheless, there are still lots of bird activities that keep you busy with your bino or camera.
First to show up is this Cinereous Bulbul
Black Crested Bulbul
A slightly shy Red-Eyed Bulbul
And bird that with a very nice name - Asian Fairy Bluebird
During this period, is a good time to chance upon migratory birds too such as this Asian Brown Flycatcher.
Just when I busy looking on top, the Scarlet Backed Flower pecker decided to check on me.
Another not so common Siberian Thrush is visiting BTNR too.
Equally uncommon Eye Browed Thrush is also seen in BTNR.
Is always good to be able to spot owl in the day, not to mention this forest owl - Brown Hawk Owl
Used to be very rare in Singapore, this Darter decided to take up the residency here in BTNR. Worth to come back again when the fig tree is fruiting.
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