Category: WILDLIFE IN SINGAPORE
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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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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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OTTERS ON A FEAST
MAIN PAGE (HOME) The once-endangered Smooth-coated Otters are now regularly spotted in our ponds and waterways, so much so they have now become a pest. Precious aquarium fishes like kois and arowanas are now feasted upon by these otters. How they manage to navigate to inland water areas is still an enigma.
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LOW LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
LOW LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY WITH BUFFY A dedicated team of photographers spend most the the wee hours of the morning documenting the actions and behaviour of the nesting buffys. It makes a whole of difference with the use of a lens with f1.8 stop. Documentation of the owl’s routine in the wee hours is thus made…
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Looking for the perfect background
Other than the subject, its background is equally important before one start pressing down the shutter. A messy background mars the end result. If possible, one would avoid messy branches, white spots (often due to sun rays) and other objects that disrupt the view of the image. At times the possibility seemed impossible. Other times,…