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By the Bird Society of Singapore
Birding Starter Pack
October 25, 2024 / October 28, 2024 by OkamotoKeitaSin | Leave a Comment
Binoculars are the most important piece of equipment for birdwatchers. Here are some tips on how to choose the optimal model for your own birding adventure.
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Monthly Roundups
October 23, 2024 / October 23, 2024 by raghavnarayanswamy | Leave a Comment
In September we welcomed most familiar migrants back to our shores, but most of the action this month was concentrated offshore, with seabird migration through our waters in full swing.
Science
September 30, 2024 / November 5, 2024 by OkamotoKeitaSin | Leave a Comment
Dead birds can serve as very crucial data points for research. When you happen to encounter any in Singapore, we would like to request that you get in touch with the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum’s dead bird hotline at +65 84495023 (WhatsApp) or @deadbirdhotline (Telegram), or Dr. Tan Yen Yi, the Birds Curator, at yenyi.tan@nus.edu.sg for a quicker response.
September 20, 2024 / September 20, 2024 by raghavnarayanswamy | Leave a Comment
August was a month of rare shorebirds, but most only stayed for one day. We also welcomed the reappearance of the Black-and-red Broadbill that was first ringed at Sungei Buloh in 2019.
September 15, 2024 / September 16, 2024 by Dillen Ng | Leave a Comment
First documented breeding attempt of ernesti Peregrine Falcons in Singapore.
September 9, 2024 / September 9, 2024 by OkamotoKeitaSin | Leave a Comment
Field guides are not necessarily cheap, and purchasing one can be a huge commitment. Here are some tips on how to pick the optimal field guide that gives you the most bang for your buck.
ID Articles
September 8, 2024 / September 10, 2024 by raghavnarayanswamy | Leave a Comment
September marks the arrival of Whiskered Terns to our shores, followed closely behind by White-winged Terns. However, these two species are among the most mis-identified in Singapore, with juvenile Whiskered Terns being easily confused with White-winged Terns.
Checklist Revisions
September 5, 2024 / October 11, 2024 by raghavnarayanswamy | Leave a Comment
The latest update of our checklist, version 2024-2, has been published. It can be accessed at our Downloads page.
August 25, 2024 / August 25, 2024 by raghavnarayanswamy | Leave a Comment
The main attraction in July was a Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo, with the stilts at Tuas South a welcome addition as well.
July 24, 2024 / July 24, 2024 by raghavnarayanswamy | Leave a Comment
The Black-winged Stilts drew much attention in June, and a lucky few managed to see a single Pied Stilt in their midst – just the sixth record for Singapore. Not to be forgotten was a single Jacobin Cuckoo at Kallang Riverside Park (this record is still under review by the Records Committee).
