Pasir Ris Park often plays second fiddle to the big parks and nature reserve in Central. West and North West of Singapore, but i am pretty glad there are some green spaces left in the East. Hopefully the new "East Coast Plan" entails planting of more and different species of trees that are suitable to sustain a more diverse bird life in the East. Pasir Ris Park is also nearer to my home and i am fortunate enough over the years able to spot 3 different type of owls (do note not all on the same trip). So if you not had the chance to spot an owl yet, you may want to try Pasir Ris Park. Even if you don't catch sight on any owls, there are still other birds you may observe.
Buffy Fish Owl (Ketupa ketupu)
Often seen at Carpark C, look up at the rain trees surrounding the carpark area and you might spot them. The famous resident is Mr. One-eye Buffy Fish Owl, a local resident seen by many over the years. I wrote an article about the very same Buffy Fish Owl in 2015.
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| Buffy Fish Owl |
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| Buffy Fish Owl |
Sunda Scops Owl (Otus lempiji)
The smallest of the 3 owls, it is very difficult to spot the Sunda Scops Owl. For now, it is best not to disclosed the exact location of the Scops Owl as increased human activity might scare them away.
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| Pair of Sunda Scops Owl |
Spotted Wood Owl. (Strix seloputo)
This is the largest owl found in Pasir Ris Park and they are often seen in the trees before the plaza area where people do their morning exercises (such as tai-chi). There are a family of Spotted Wood Owl and hopefully like the rest of the owls, their population will grow.
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| Spotted Wood Owl (Juvenile) |
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| Spotted Wood Owl (Adult) |
Further Reading
Birdwatching in Pasir Ris Park (Pied Fantail), May 24, 2015, posted on June 14, 2015
Birdwatching in Pasir Ris Park (Buffy Fish Owl). June 8, 2015, posted on June 13, 2015
Birdwatching in Pasir Ris Park (May 3,2015), posted on June 14,2015
Birdwatching in Pasir Ris Park (February 20, 2015), posted on March 1, 2015
A stroll in Pasir Ris Park, posted on January 24, 2014
Red Jungle Fowl spotted in Pasir Ris Park, posted on March 27, 2011
Birdwatching in Pasir Ris Park (Buffy Fish Owl). June 8, 2015, posted on June 13, 2015
Birdwatching in Pasir Ris Park (May 3,2015), posted on June 14,2015
Birdwatching in Pasir Ris Park (February 20, 2015), posted on March 1, 2015
A stroll in Pasir Ris Park, posted on January 24, 2014
Red Jungle Fowl spotted in Pasir Ris Park, posted on March 27, 2011
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