Category: NATURE & ENVIRONMENT
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THE ORIENTAL DARTER IN ACTION
HOME (MAIN PAGE) The Oriental Darter is the star bird at the Singapore Quarry. This waterbird has a long neck and sharp pointed bill which it uses with great effect. It can remain submerged for long hours when hunting for fishes
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Discover Wildlife Wonders at Singapore Quarry
HOME (MAIN PAGE) The spectacular view at Hindhede Quarry is often magically transformed by the Oriental Darter flying across the emerald lake. But the Darter is quite away and hunting for fish is a long drawn affair. Things are quite different at the Singapore Quarry. Fishes are plenty especially near the visitor’s platform. How the…
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JURONG LAKE GARDENS (JLG)
MAIN PAGE (HOME) The tall grasses stand out at JLG and the landscaped gardens is the spot to be for the settings of wedding / couple poses. The iconic lone tree stands tall; it is a sculpture made from recycled iron rods/bars. Nature finds its ways around the gardens. Zitting Citiscola, Slaty-breasted Rail, Red-legged Crake…
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The Rafflesia: A Parasitic Wonder of Flora
HOME (MAIN PAGE) The enigmatic Rafflesia The genus Rafflesia is one of the strangest plant – a parasitic flowering plant. It has no leaves, stems and roots and its bud takes a good nine months before blooming. Its flowers are one of the biggest in the world. So far I have only documented 3 species…
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ORIENTAL DARTER
MAIN PAGE (HOME) The bird is migratory and prefers the fish-filled quarry lakes of Hindhede and Singapore Quarries. Often called a Snake Bird, it can swim and remain underwater for long hours, whilst looking for fish.
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GRAY-HEADED FISH EAGLE
MAIN PAGE (HOME) A COLLAGE Suntanning to dry its wings (BoBo & Momo?) after the numerous failed attempts.
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KING BIRD OF PARADISE
HOME (MAIN PAGE) A rarity at the Windsor Nature Park. No need to go Sulawesi. Feasting on the Mulberry fruits.
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TRAVEL BLOG 2024
HOME (MAIN PAGE) Ray Chua is a wildlife author and photographer with nine coffee-table books on nature. His main gear – Sony A1, A7R5, 600mm f4, 300mm f2.8, 135mm f1.8, 20-70mm, 90mm macro, 1.4 TC and a Leica Q2. He has won a first prize in a Nikon contest (which included a trip to the…