tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31578490381991233392024-03-17T17:15:06.032+08:00Rojak Librarian +Beyond my postings of Bukit Brown, this is my web blog on flora and fauna, my travels, food, and maybe even musings of photos. In short, still very Rojak !Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-50558253956511653852024-03-17T17:14:00.000+08:002024-03-17T17:14:33.281+08:00Olive-backed Sunbird chicks in nest being fedSpotted this in Singapore Botanic Gardens on 9 March but of course cannot disclose its location of nest for safety reasons. The chicks are so cute to watch constantly calling for their parents for food. Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-17618423733708173582023-11-14T23:19:00.002+08:002023-11-14T23:34:46.097+08:00Dog-faced water Snake (Pasir Ris Park) I caught sight thanks to clear water of a dog faced water snake on the hunt for food at the mangrove board walk at Pasir Ris Park. It was swimming around looking for a prey. Unfortunately despite observing it for 30 minutes i did not see it catch a prey yet. Dog-faced water Snake Dog-faced water snake http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/vertebrates/snakes/cerberus.htmRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-39780924973252185962023-11-14T22:57:00.005+08:002023-11-14T22:57:59.696+08:00Red-shouldered Macaw (Pasir Ris Park)There was one "parakeet" that kept calling loudly. Sensing this was different from the usual parakeets i seen in Pasir Ris Park, i kept a look out for it. Finally i spotted the one that was making constant loud calls. It wasn't the usual parakeets we see there but was something else. Another thing that was clear after viewing the picture was that both leg were ringed. It was very likely an Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-72030006677097794602023-03-13T21:37:00.000+08:002023-03-13T21:37:17.765+08:00Rose-ringed Parakeet (Pasir Ris Park)Observing the population growth of the various parakeets taking place along Pasir Ris, it is nice to see the rose ring-necked parakeet among the many other parakeets that can spotted at Pasir Ris Park. With your naked eye it can be hard to distinguished, but will a zoom camera or binoculars you can look for the distinct blue/ black line around its neck.Male rose-ringed parakeet has a pink line Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-20165243708973597902023-03-13T17:46:00.004+08:002023-03-13T17:46:44.486+08:00Laced Woodpecker taking turns to built nest (Pasir Ris Park)The urgent sound of knocking or pecking on wood was the give away on the presence of a woodpecker nearby. Following the sounds of it, i saw a female Laced Woodpecker busy at work. I not only have time to take photos but also video of it. After exploring other parts of Pasir Ris Park, i came back to the same spot and this time i spotted the male Laced Woodpecker at the very same tree and hole, Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-26320597275247223042023-03-12T16:52:00.002+08:002023-03-13T18:50:59.546+08:00Snapping Turtle spotted in the wild on salty brackish water of Pasir Ris ParkThis was a first for me. Seeing a snapping turtle on the prowl for food and on the saltish brackish waters of Pasir Ris Park is indeed a strange sighting for me. From my understanding, it is not native and usually thrives more on fresh water than salty waters. From my observation of it, its seems to be able to go around its business and was also hunting for its prey. Snapping Turtle Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-72791719775300580432023-01-12T22:47:00.000+08:002023-01-12T22:47:04.496+08:00Monk Parakeet (Pasir Ris Park)Monk Parakeets are becoming a common sight in Pasir Ris Park. In fact there is a colony of them that has been existence this couple of years. As you may know, this parakeets are not native in Singapore but are part of the bird trade industry. Monk Parakeets Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-77022793309124125512023-01-12T22:35:00.001+08:002023-01-12T22:35:06.309+08:00Asian Brown Flycatcher (Pasir Ris Park)Sightings of 2 different Asian Brown Flycatcher in Pasir Ris Park while birdwatching there on 8 January 2023.Asian Brown FlycatcherAsian Brown FlycatcherAsian Brown FlycatcherAsian Brown FlycatcherRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-30668239756717551662023-01-12T22:13:00.002+08:002023-01-12T22:13:41.661+08:00Common Kingfisher (Tampines Eco Green)The not so common, Common Kingfisher which i saw at the pond at Tampines Eco Green. This was taken in November 2022. Common Kingfisher at Tampines Eco Green Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-82101619662503106212023-01-01T22:03:00.007+08:002023-01-01T22:03:47.239+08:00Happy Birdwatching 2023 from Pasir Ris Park Another New Year has arrived and what better way to start it with some bird watching. A new baby Spotted Wood Owl was reported to be creating a buzz at Pasir Ris Park and i headed there to try to spot it. An added bonus was also the sighting of the Crested Goshawk and also an Oriental Honey Buzzard (Dark Morph). The family of Daddy, Mummy and Baby Spotted Wood Owl was the star attraction andRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-58716573536335537622022-08-09T11:48:00.006+08:002022-08-09T11:48:39.632+08:00Equatorial Spitting Cobra on the prowl (Pasir Ris Park)Spotted this Equatorial Spitting Cobra at Pasir Ris Park Mangrove board walk yesterday. It was very active and looking for food. Unfortunately i was not able to catch any video of it in his successful hunt. Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-73379910204402768332021-12-02T21:30:00.013+08:002022-04-10T21:42:23.818+08:00Blue and White Flycatcher (Singapore Botanic Gardens) The highlight of the trip to Singapore Botanic Gardens was to catch sight of the Blue and White Flycatcher sighted at the Healing Garden of Singapore Botanic Gardens. Word travel far and wide and the NParks had to arrange for a proper system of queueing to prevent overcrowding especially during COVID-19 where social distancing was strictly enforced. Blue and White Flycatcher at Singapore Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-32664856734565877392021-11-02T21:16:00.005+08:002022-04-10T21:20:59.653+08:00Stork-billed Kingfisher (Botanic Gardens) It is always lovely to catch sight of the largest Kingfisher you can find in this region, the Stork-billed Kingfisher. It's colors and the size of its bill is always striking !Stork-billed KingfisherStork-billed KingfisherStork-billed KingfisherRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-23401459046276054802021-08-11T21:06:00.004+08:002021-08-11T21:06:28.075+08:00Orange-bellied flowerpecker (Thomson Nature Park)After a long dry spell, i manage not only to catch sight of the male orange-bellied flowerpecker, but also caught it while it was feeding on the fruits of the Singapore Rhododendron, also known as Senduduk / Gooseberry. The shrub it was feeding on was just next to the toilets of the Thomson Nature Park. Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-54158591068351916982021-08-11T17:23:00.000+08:002021-08-11T17:23:10.252+08:00White-rumped Sharma (Thomson Nature Park)At the Langur Trail at Thomson Nature Park, i got to see a lovely pair of White-rumped Sharma. The male White-rumped sharma was not shy at all and came out to open to display its lovely orange breast and long distinct white rump. The female white-rumped sharma was more cautious and kept its distance away. Male white-rumped sharma male white-rumped sharma Female white-rumped sharma&Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-61302085500486968652021-08-11T17:13:00.000+08:002021-08-11T17:13:36.632+08:00Red-eyed Bulbul (Thomson Nature Park)The Red-eyed Bulbul in Thomson Nature Park that i saw near the visitor area doesn't seem to be afraid of humans and thus ample opportunities for close-up shots. Red-eyed Bulbul Red-eye Bulbul Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-53982334006366173432021-08-09T23:24:00.004+08:002021-08-09T23:25:25.105+08:00Pin-striped Tit-Babbler (Changi Village) Spotted a group of Pin-striped Tit-Babbler feeding on grubs or worms around Changi Village area. Pin-striped Tit-Babbler with worm in its mouthRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-45477707695537658172021-07-22T20:18:00.000+08:002021-07-22T20:18:55.054+08:00Blue-crowned hanging parrot (Singapore Botanic Gardens)It is the season where ripen durian and rambutan is upon us and many of us have been feasting on this fruits. Note that it is illegal to pluck any rambutan from the Singapore Botanic Gardens, but this law is good as it means nature gets to feast on it. I am one of the lucky ones that got to witness a blue-crowned hanging parrot feeding on the ripen rambutan.From the picture below you can make outRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-44595539941700880732021-07-20T21:15:00.000+08:002021-07-20T21:15:18.671+08:00Common Hill Myna (Singapore Botanic Gardens) Another bird you often hear but sometimes have difficulty in spotting are the Common Hill Myna. For the untrained eye they may look like the common myna but Hill Myna are bigger and the distinct yellow ear flaps are also different. I spotted a number of them at Singapore Botanic Gardens. Common Hill MynaCommon Hill MynaCommon Hill MynaRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-88536190891894006942021-07-20T21:01:00.002+08:002021-07-20T21:01:20.728+08:00Pied Imperial Pigeon (Botanic Gardens)Singapore Botanic Gardens is one of the places that if you are lucky enough you will be able to spot Pied Imperial Pigeons feasting on the orange to red ripen palm seeds. I was lucky to spot them out in the open at the trees along Palm Valley /Symphony lake towards the direction of the Orchid Gardens. Pied Imperial PigeonsPied Imperial PigeonPied Imperial PigeonsRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-31158695138471892072021-05-16T18:03:00.001+08:002021-05-19T14:14:11.745+08:00Long-tailed Parakeet feasting (Pasir Ris Park)Took some photos of a long-tailed Parakeet feasting on a pendulous fruit that reminds me of a mini cucumber at Pasir Ris Park. This cucumber like vines are plentiful and have been providing food for a number of birds such as the long-tailed parakeets, Asian Koels and many more. Long-tailed Parakeet feasting Long-tailed Parakeet feasting Long-tailed Parakeet feasting
Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-68689574666041292602021-05-16T17:13:00.004+08:002021-05-16T17:51:12.038+08:00Monk Parakeets (Pasir Ris Park)Monk Parakeets also known as Quaker Parrots were introduced to Singapore as pets. Some this parakeets have thrived over the years and spread all over Singapore and have been also added in the Singapore Bird Checklist. At the moment, Monk Parakeet is not in this list. Monk parakeets have interesting nesting behaviour. – they are the only known parrots in the world that builds nests out of branchesRojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-29576689628321963382021-05-01T21:47:00.002+08:002021-05-01T21:49:03.666+08:00Best Nasi Lemak in the Eastern part of Singapore (2021)One of my favorite nasi lemak in the eastern part of Singapore is definitely not the ones in Changi Village. Please don't waste your time and queue for it as most of the nasi lemak ones there (no need to mention names) are not only over-priced and lacking in value and they do not taste that nice at all. The one that i will like to recommend is Azme Corner at Block 122 Bedok North Street 2. The Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-47032329103773962632021-04-02T20:59:00.004+08:002021-04-02T20:59:46.590+08:00Otter vs Snake (Pasir Ris Park)An interesting observation of a solitary smooth-coated otter chasing after what looks like a dog-faced water snake at Pasir Ris Park at Sungai Tampines. The otter was "playing" with the snake and was chasing it. The dog-faced snake tried to hide among the roots of the mangrove but the otter was very fast. There were several occasions where the otter could have gone for the kill by biting the Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157849038199123339.post-31052599132209035072021-03-20T16:14:00.004+08:002021-03-20T16:14:33.795+08:00Mangrove Pitta at Pasir Ris Park (March 2021)I am very fortunate to bump into the Mangrove Pitta today. This time it wasn't fearful of the crowds trying to take its picture from the mangrove boardwalk. The mangrove pitta, probably first spotted last year, seems to be still around and it seems that Pasir Ris Park Mangrove habitat is proving to be a suitable place for it to replenish its energy and stock up, before it flies back or who knows,Rojak Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01199097159475749297noreply@blogger.com0