Tuesday, February 16, 2016

New Purple Heron Paradise in Singapore

It looks like Bishan Park is another great location to look for Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea). 
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)
They are actually not easy to spot when they stay static in the bush. In this case, is just too difficult to miss as there are 2 purple heron so close to each other!
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)
Just few steps away, I can easily spot another 2 so close to each other.
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)
So may of them...
Pond Heron
No... this is not Purple heron but a Pond Heron.
White-Breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)
Among so many heron is this White-Breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). Searching for food along the side of the canal.
Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus)
One of the most common bird in Singapore - Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus)
Scaly-Breasted Murnia (Lonchura punctulata)
Apparently, Bishan Park is also a good place to look out for Scaly-Breasted Murnia (Lonchura punctulata).
Peaceful Dove (Geopelia striata)
A not so shy Peaceful Dove (Geopelia striata). They can be seen quite easily in the park too.
Black-Naped Oriole(Oriolus chinensis)
Black-Naped Oriole(Oriolus chinensis) a very bright colour bird.
Malayan water monitor (Varanus salvator)
Malayan water monitor (Varanus salvator) using their tongue to taste the air to locate for food. They are always mistaken as crocodile especially when they are in the water.

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