The buzz at Chek Jawa continued into the start of the month, and more sightings of uncommon breeding species made this May one to remember!
Highlights
- At Chek Jawa, more likely visitors from Peninsular Malaysia, continuing the influx which began earlier this year: Black-and-white Bulbul (second confirmed record), and Black-and-red Broadbill (sixth confirmed record)
- The reappearance of the Black-and-red Broadbill at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, over three years after it was originally ringed
- Another sighting of the Brown Fish Owl at Hindhede Nature Park is still under review by the Records Committee (past records have been categorized as escapees)
- Very popular Violet Cuckoos at Dairy Farm Nature Park attracted large crowds this May
All records for May 2022 (Show all records)
King Quail Synoicus chinensis (species writeup) Hide 1 record
Seletar Farmway
Highest count: 2 individuals
Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Hide 2 records
Jambu Fruit Dove Ptilinopus jambu (species writeup) Hide 3 records
CCNR–Jelutong Tower
Highest count: 1 individual
Arcadia Balcony Birding
Highest count: 1 individual
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (species writeup) Hide 1 record
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Highest count: 1 individual
First recorded 20 Nov 2021
RC decision: Accepted
Submitted by Joshua Chong