Monthly Roundup: Apr 2023

Birders were glued to Chek Jawa this April, and with its selection of rarities it’s not hard to see why!

Highlights

  • Singapore’s first ever wild White-crowned Hornbill, at Chek Jawa
  • A different Black-and-red Broadbill to the one encountered last year – this time a ringed bird, also at Chek Jawa
  • Korean-flagged Chinese Egret returning for a second year, again at Chek Jawa
  • Whiskered Tern on Singapore Straits, the first outside of Aug–Feb in 15 years – this species is very scarce here in the spring

All records for Apr 2023 (Show all records)

Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Clamator coromandus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Changi Business Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Ulu Pandan Linear Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Oct 2022

eBird

Large Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides (species writeup) Show 2 records

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Singapore Botanic Gardens Eco Lake

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Hodgson’s Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx nisicolor (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Jambu Fruit Dove Ptilinopus jambu (species writeup) Show 1 record

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 5 individuals

First recorded 17 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

eBird

Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 26 Jan 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird

Watercock Gallicrex cinerea (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 27 Mar 2023

eBird

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (species writeup) Show 2 records

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 13 Oct 2022

eBird
(not a complete list)

Changi Bay Point

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres (species writeup) Show 1 record

Loyang Rock

Highest count: 10 individuals

Earlier record on 19 Mar 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Strait

Highest count: 2 individuals

eBird

Black-naped Tern Sterna sumatrana (species writeup) Show 2 records

Pulau Ubin/Pasir Ris/Changi

Highest count: 20 individuals

eBird
(not a complete list)

Singapore Strait

Highest count: 10 individuals

eBird

Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Strait

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Whiskered Tern on Singapore Straits on 29 Apr 2023. Photo credit: Yip Jen Wei

White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Strait

Highest count: 40 individuals

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Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 01 Oct 2022

eBird

Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster (species writeup) Show 3 records

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 6 individuals

Earlier record on 28 Jan 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Von Schrenck’s Bittern Ixobrychus eurhythmus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Mar 2023

eBird

Black Bittern Ixobrychus flavicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 27 Mar 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Malayan Night Heron Gorsachius melanolophus (species writeup) Show 1 record

National University Singapore

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 23 Mar 2023

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Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii (species writeup) Show 4 records

Holland Plain

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 22 Mar 2023

eBird

Dover Road (former Transview Golf Course)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 31 Mar 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Lorong Halus

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 19 Apr 2023

RC decision: Accepted

Indian Pond Heron at Lorong Halus on 19 Apr 2023. Photo credit: Jeffrey Ong

Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes (species writeup) Show 1 record

Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 01 Apr 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

Chinese Egret at Chek Jawa Wetlands on 01 Apr 2023. Photo credit: Adrian Silas Tay

Jerdon’s Baza Aviceda jerdoni (species writeup) Show 1 record

Mount Faber Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Previous late date was on 30 Mar 2022

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Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (species writeup) Show 2 records

Admiralty Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird
(not a complete list)

Northern Boobook Ninox japonica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Airline Road

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 14 Apr 2023

RC decision: Accepted

White-crowned Hornbill Berenicornis comatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 16 Apr 2023

RC decision: Accepted

SBP (subrecords)

eBird
(not a complete list)

White-crowned Hornbill at Pulau Ubin on 22 Apr 2023. Photo credit: Adrian Silas Tay

Ruddy Kingfisher Halcyon coromanda (species writeup) Show 1 record

Admiralty Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird
(not a complete list)

Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting (species writeup) Show 7 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Oct 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 09 Oct 2022

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 16 Oct 2022

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 13 Nov 2022

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Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 27 Jan 2023

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Upper Seletar Reservoir Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Kent Ridge Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Oct 2022

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 05 Oct 2022

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Black-and-red Broadbill Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 17 Apr 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

Black-and-red Broadbill at Pulau Ubin on 25 Apr 2023. Photo credit: Herman Phua

Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida (species writeup) Show 1 record

Oriole

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus hirundinaceus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 14 Jan 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

Mangrove Whistler Pachycephala cinerea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 27 Feb 2023

eBird

Crow-billed Drongo Dicrurus annectens (species writeup) Show 3 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens–Learning Forest and Swan Lake

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 13 Oct 2022

eBird

Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

CBP Canal

Highest count: 1 individual

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Japanese Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone atrocaudata (species writeup) Show 3 records

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

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(not a complete list)

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Cinereous Bulbul Hemixos cinereus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 8 individuals

eBird
(not a complete list)

Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Thomson Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Green-backed Flycatcher Ficedula elisae (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 23 Dec 2022

eBird

Mugimaki Flycatcher Ficedula mugimaki (species writeup) Show 3 records

Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

eBird

Labrador Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Lesser Green Leafbird Chloropsis cyanopogon (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 22 Apr 2023

RC decision: Accepted

SBP (subrecords)

eBird
(not a complete list)

Lesser Green Leafbird at Pulau Ubin on 22 Apr 2023. Photo credit: Lee Chien Nien

Rarity records still under review

Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon Treron fulvicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 22 Apr 2023

Record under review

eBird

Monthly Roundup: Mar 2023

March is normally when migrants are starting to return north, but it wasn’t a quiet month by any stretch!

Highlights

  • An incredible record of Great Slaty Woodpecker, just the second this century – nearly 50 eBird sightings were submitted within one day!
  • Blue-and-white Flycatcher at two locations
  • Two records of Ashy Drongo, including one of the rare nigrescens race

All records for Mar 2023 (Show all records)

Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka (species writeup) Show 1 record

CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 19 Feb 2023

eBird

Grey Nightjar at Jelutong Tower on 17 Mar 2023. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Clamator coromandus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Show 4 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 04 Sep 2022

eBird

Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 04 Sep 2022

eBird

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 17 Sep 2022

eBird

Rifle Range Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx fugax (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 26 Feb 2023

eBird

Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon Treron fulvicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

NUS campus

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 22 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 16 Oct 2022

eBird

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 04 Jan 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Baillon’s Crake Zapornia pusilla (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East Drive, Singapore, SG (1.289, 103.878)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 13 Feb 2023

eBird

Watercock Gallicrex cinerea (species writeup) Show 2 records

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Marina east Dr

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Sep 2022

eBird

Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 11 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

White-faced Plover Charadrius dealbatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 4 individuals

Earlier record on 24 Sep 2022

eBird
(not a complete list)

Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird
(not a complete list)

Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 9 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

eBird

Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Sep 2022

eBird

Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis (species writeup) Show 3 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Seletar Dam (Yishun Dam)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 8 individuals

Earlier record on 01 Sep 2022

eBird

Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster (species writeup) Show 3 records

Singapore Quarry at Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 19 Nov 2022

eBird

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Dec 2022

eBird

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 28 Jan 2023

eBird

Von Schrenck’s Bittern Ixobrychus eurhythmus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Black Bittern Ixobrychus flavicollis (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Malayan Night Heron Gorsachius melanolophus (species writeup) Show 1 record

National University Singapore including National University Hospital

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird
(not a complete list)

Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dover Road (former Transview Golf Course)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Holland Green Linear Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird
(not a complete list)

Indian Pond Heron at Holland Green on 27 Mar 2023. Photo credit: Lee Chien Nien

Javan Pond Heron Ardeola speciosa (species writeup) Show 3 records

Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 23 Feb 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

Pasir Ris Farmway 1

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 18 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Jerdon’s Baza Aviceda jerdoni (species writeup) Show 1 record

Coney Island (Serangoon Island)

Highest count: 4 individuals

eBird

Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (species writeup) Show 2 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Goldhill Ave / Malcolm Road: forest patch

Highest count: 2 individuals

eBird

Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 7 individuals

eBird

Singapore Quarry at Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Eastern Buzzard Buteo japonicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Mt. Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 26 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx erithaca (species writeup) Show 1 record

Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 09 Oct 2022

eBird

Great Slaty Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Botanic Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 12 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

Great Slaty Woodpecker at Singapore Botanic Garden on 12 Mar 2023. Photo credit: Kwong Marcus Alaric

Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 4 individuals

Earlier record on 04 Sep 2022

eBird

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 17 Sep 2022

eBird

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 6 individuals

Earlier record on 05 Oct 2022

eBird

Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida (species writeup) Show 2 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 27 Feb 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Mangrove Whistler Pachycephala cinerea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Berlayer Creek boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 27 Feb 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 06 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

Mount Faber Carpark B

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 18 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird

Black-headed Bulbul Brachypodius melanocephalos (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 29 Jan 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Orange-headed Thrush Geokichla citrina (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 27 Feb 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Eyebrowed Thrush Turdus obscurus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica (species writeup) Show 3 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 31 Oct 2022

eBird
(not a complete list)

Mount Faber Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Petai Trail, MacRitchie

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Blue-and-white Flycatcher Cyanoptila cyanomelana (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 05 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

Pasir Ris Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 20 Mar 2023

RC decision: Accepted

Blue-and-white Flycatcher at Pasir Ris Park on 20 Mar 2023. Photo credit: William Chong

Green-backed Flycatcher Ficedula elisae (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 23 Dec 2022

eBird

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 18 Feb 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Green-backed Flycatcher at Dairy Farm Nature Park on 21 Apr 2023. Photo credit: Keita Sin

Mugimaki Flycatcher Ficedula mugimaki (species writeup) Show 2 records

Block 46 Owen Rd (1.3151,103.8510)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Pasir Ris Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 2 individuals

eBird

Rarity records still under review

Northern Boobook Ninox japonica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Republic Polytechnic

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 28 Mar 2023

Record under review

Northern Boobook at Republic Polytechnic on 28 Mar 2023. Photo credit: Roy Wong

Monthly Roundup: Feb 2023

A relatively quiet February 2023, with the highlight being a Grey-headed Lapwing at Holland Plain.

Highlights

  • The ninth confirmed record of Grey-headed Lapwing for Singapore on the 27th
  • An exceptional record of nine Oriental Darters at Pulau Ubin on the 25th
  • Continuing records of a confiding Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher at Windsor Nature Park
  • The scarce Baillon’s Crake, reported at Marina East Drive

All records for Feb 2023 (Show all records)

Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Thomson Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Clamator coromandus (species writeup) Show 4 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Lim Chu Kang SG-Singapore 1.44558, 103.72981

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 21 Jan 2023

eBird

Punggol Promenade Nature Walk

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Thomson Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Rifle Range Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 06 Aug 2022

eBird

Large Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides (species writeup) Show 3 records

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Admiralty Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 07 Jan 2023

eBird
(not a complete list)

Large Hawk-Cuckoo at Jurong Lake Garden on 13 Feb 2023. Photo credit: Jared Tan

Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx fugax (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Hodgson’s Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx nisicolor (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Lim Chu Kang Ln3

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Feb 2023

RC decision: Accepted/Escapee

Jambu Fruit Dove Ptilinopus jambu (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 15 Jan 2023

eBird

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 26 Jan 2023

eBird

Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 3 individuals

Earlier record on 16 Oct 2022

eBird
(not a complete list)

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 04 Jan 2023

eBird

Baillon’s Crake Zapornia pusilla (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Watercock Gallicrex cinerea (species writeup) Show 2 records

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird
(not a complete list)

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pasir Ris Farmway 1

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 05 Jan 2023

eBird

Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 07 Aug 2022

eBird

Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus (species writeup) Show 1 record

6 Pasir Ris Farmway 1, Singapore, SG (1.388, 103.933)

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Holland Plain

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 27 Feb 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird

Grey-headed Lapwing at Holland Plain on 27 Feb 2023. Photo credit: Jared Tan

White-faced Plover Charadrius dealbatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 04 Feb 2023

RC decision: Accepted

eBird
(not a complete list)

White-faced Plover at Marina East Drive on 04 Feb 2023. Photo credit: Leong Zhen Yan

Greater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 19 Jan 2023

eBird

Bar-tailed Godwit with traces of breeding plumage at Chek Jawa on 18 Feb 2023. Photo credit: Lee Chien Nien

Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 9 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

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Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 8 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

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Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 19 Jan 2023

eBird

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

eBird

Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 5 individuals

Earlier record on 06 Aug 2022

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Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster (species writeup) Show 3 records

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 30 Jan 2023

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(not a complete list)

James Cook University Singapore Campus

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 9 individuals

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Von Schrenck’s Bittern Ixobrychus eurhythmus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Thomson Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Javan Pond Heron Ardeola speciosa (species writeup) Show 2 records

Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 23 Feb 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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Marina east drive

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 23 Jan 2023

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Jerdon’s Baza Aviceda jerdoni (species writeup) Show 2 records

Punggol Promenade Nature Walk

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Pasir Ris Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (species writeup) Show 2 records

Pulau Tekong (restricted access)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Oriental Scops Owl Otus sunia (species writeup) Show 1 record

Windsor Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Feb 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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A very dazed Oriental Scops Owl at Windsor Nature Park on 04 Feb 2023. Photo credit: Lim Qian Xun

Barred Eagle-Owl Ketupa sumatrana (species writeup) Show 1 record

Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-capped Kingfisher Halcyon pileata (species writeup) Show 3 records

6 Pasir Ris Farmway 1, Singapore, SG (1.388, 103.933)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 06 Jan 2023

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Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 17 Jan 2023

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting (species writeup) Show 3 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 01 Aug 2022

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 07 Aug 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 28 Aug 2022

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Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx erithaca (species writeup) Show 1 record

Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 09 Oct 2022

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(not a complete list)

Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 09 Aug 2022

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 3 individuals

Earlier record on 15 Aug 2022

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Black-and-red Broadbill Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 15 May 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Black-and-red Broadbill at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on 25 Feb 2023. Photo credit: Adrian Silas Tay

Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Mangrove Whistler Pachycephala cinerea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

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Yellow-browed Warbler Phylloscopus inornatus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Gardens by the Bay

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 16 Jan 2023

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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sakhalin Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus borealoides (species writeup) Show 1 record

Petai Trail, MacRitchie

Highest count: 1 individual

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Lanceolated Warbler Locustella lanceolata (species writeup) Show 2 records

Kent Ridge Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 15 Jan 2023

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(not a complete list)

NUS High Boarding School

Highest count: 1 individual

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Orange-headed Thrush Geokichla citrina (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Brown-streaked Flycatcher Muscicapa williamsoni (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Green-backed Flycatcher Ficedula elisae (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 14 Jan 2023

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Monthly Roundup: Jan 2023

The New Year started off with a group of four stilts at Marina East Drive – unfortunately, all turned out to be Black-winged in the end. Apart from that, the usual suspects kept us busy through the month, along with some rarities.

Highlights

  • Green Sandpiper reported again at Lim Chu Kang Lane 3, possibly the same one that was first seen in Jan 2020 and again in early 2021
  • A well-photographed Hooded Pitta at Jurong East Street 21
  • A Lanceolated Warbler provided surprisingly good views this month at Kent Ridge Park, the same place where one has been seen in past years
  • A successful breeding record of Common Moorhen

All records for Jan 2023 (Show all records)

Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dempsey Hill

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 26 Dec 2022

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(not a complete list)

49 Richards Avenue, Singapore, SG (1.363, 103.881)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Clamator coromandus (species writeup) Show 5 records

MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 31 Dec 2022

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CBP Canal

Highest count: 1 individual

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Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 1 individual

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Rifle Range Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 16 Jul 2022

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Large Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides (species writeup) Show 3 records

Coney Island (Serangoon Island)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 1 individual

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Hodgson’s Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx nisicolor (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon Treron fulvicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 23 Jan 2023

RC decision: Accepted

Jambu Fruit Dove Ptilinopus jambu (species writeup) Show 3 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Lornie PCN

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 26 Jan 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 06 Dec 2022

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(not a complete list)

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 5 individuals

First recorded 17 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Common Moorhen at Marina East Drive on 17 Dec 2022. Photo credit: Chen Boon Chong

Watercock Gallicrex cinerea (species writeup) Show 3 records

Neo Tiew Harvest Lane

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 04 Dec 2022

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Marina East Drive

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 18 Dec 2022

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Pasir Ris Farmway 1

Highest count: 1 individual

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Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pasir Ris Farmway 1

Highest count: 2 individuals

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(not a complete list)

Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 09 Jul 2022

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Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 4 individuals

First recorded 01 Jan 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

White-faced Plover Charadrius dealbatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 4 individuals

First recorded 30 Sep 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 8 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

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Broad-billed Sandpiper Calidris falcinellus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 4 individuals

Earlier record on 23 Dec 2022

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Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 40 individuals

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(not a complete list)

Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Dec 2022

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Monsoon Drain at Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Jan 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Green Sandpiper at Monsoon Drain at Lim Chu Kang Lane 3 on 04 Jan 2023. Photo credit: Vincent Ng

Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bengalensis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 4 individuals

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Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 10 individuals

Earlier record on 14 Jul 2022

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(not a complete list)

Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 18 individuals

Earlier record on 16 Jul 2022

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Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster (species writeup) Show 4 records

Pasir Ris

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Dec 2022

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Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 30 Dec 2022

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(not a complete list)

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Quarry

Highest count: 1 individual

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Von Schrenck’s Bittern Ixobrychus eurhythmus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black Bittern Ixobrychus flavicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Javan Pond Heron Ardeola speciosa (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 25 Nov 2022

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Jerdon’s Baza Aviceda jerdoni (species writeup) Show 2 records

Coney Island (Serangoon Island)

Highest count: 3 individuals

Earlier record on 12 Dec 2022

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(not a complete list)

Pasir Ris Farmway 1

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 26 Dec 2022

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Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (species writeup) Show 4 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 12 Nov 2022

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-capped Kingfisher Halcyon pileata (species writeup) Show 2 records

Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Pasir Ris Farmway 1

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Black-capped Kingfisher at Pasir Ris Farmway 1 on 13 Jan 2023. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting (species writeup) Show 3 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 01 Jul 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 08 Jul 2022

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Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

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Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx erithaca (species writeup) Show 2 records

Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 09 Oct 2022

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Ethnobotany Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 26 Dec 2022

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Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 6 individuals

Earlier record on 03 Jul 2022

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 3 individuals

Earlier record on 15 Aug 2022

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Upper Seletar Reservoir Park (USRP) inc. Mandai Road Track 7 / Nee Soon Swamp Forest

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 29 Dec 2022

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Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida (species writeup) Show 2 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve – East inc. Kranji Nature Trail

Highest count: 1 individual

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287A Jurong East Street 21, Singapore, SG (1.339, 103.744)

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Hooded Pitta at Jurong East on 10 Jan 2023. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus hirundinaceus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin Chek Jawa

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 14 Jan 2023

RC decision: Accepted

Mangrove Whistler Pachycephala cinerea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 03 Dec 2022

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Japanese Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone atrocaudata (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-headed Bulbul Brachypodius melanocephalos (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sand Martin Riparia riparia (species writeup) Show 1 record

Neo Tiew Road

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 03 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Yellow-browed Warbler Phylloscopus inornatus (species writeup) Show 6 records

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Satay by the Bay

Highest count: 1 individual

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Changi Beach Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

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Pasir Ris Park

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Lanceolated Warbler Locustella lanceolata (species writeup) Show 1 record

Kent Ridge Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Lanceolated Warbler at Kent Ridge Park on 18 Jan 2023. Photo credit: Jared Tan

Red-billed Starling Spodiopsar sericeus (species writeup) Show 1 record

75a Loewen Road, Singapore, SG (1.302, 103.812)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 26 Dec 2022

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(not a complete list)

White-shouldered Starling Sturnia sinensis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Seletar Aerospace Crescent

Highest count: 8 individuals

Earlier record on 04 Dec 2022

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Siberian Thrush Geokichla sibirica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 15 Oct 2022

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Eyebrowed Thrush Turdus obscurus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Nov 2022

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Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica (species writeup) Show 3 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 31 Oct 2022

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West Coast Park: east

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Brown-streaked Flycatcher Muscicapa williamsoni (species writeup) Show 2 records

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Nanyang Technological University including National Institute of Education

Highest count: 1 individual

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Green-backed Flycatcher Ficedula elisae (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 23 Dec 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Mugimaki Flycatcher Ficedula mugimaki (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 06 Nov 2022

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius (species writeup) Show 2 records

CapitaGreen

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 31 Jan 2023

RC decision: Accepted

SkyOasis @ Dawson

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 28 Dec 2022

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White-rumped Munia Lonchura striata (species writeup) Show 1 record

Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 4 individuals

Earlier record on 07 Jul 2022

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Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Yishun Street 11, Block 153

Highest count: 1 individual

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Rarity records still under review

Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Rower’s Bay Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 08 Jan 2023

Record under review

Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Gan Eng Seng Primary School

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 20 Jan 2023

Record under review

Monthly Roundup: Dec 2022

A rather quiet December, but the first widely-twitched Red-billed Starling kept us busy this month.

Highlights

  • An electrifying record of Bat Hawk – just the third confirmed sighting in Singapore – was unfortunately not refound after the initial report
  • Singapore’s 5th record of Red-billed Starling

All records for Dec 2022 (Show all records)

King Quail Synoicus chinensis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Seletar End / Piccadilly

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 26 Nov 2022

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Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka (species writeup) Show 6 records

Upper Seletar Reservoir Park (USRP) inc. Mandai Road Track 7 / Nee Soon Swamp Forest

Highest count: 1 individual

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Changi Business Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Old Upper Thomson Road

Highest count: 1 individual

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Bukit Brown Cemetery

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Dempsey Hill

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Clamator coromandus (species writeup) Show 5 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 11 Nov 2022

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 13 Nov 2022

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100 Neo Tiew Road, Singapore, SG (1.419, 103.716)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 19 Nov 2022

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Show 4 records

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Jun 2022

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Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 06 Aug 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 04 Sep 2022

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 25 Nov 2022

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Large Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx fugax (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Nov 2022

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Hodgson’s Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx nisicolor (species writeup) Show 2 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Nov 2022

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Coney Island (Serangoon Island)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Jambu Fruit Dove Ptilinopus jambu (species writeup) Show 2 records

Auto selected 1.34819, 103.77675

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 25 Nov 2022

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 5 individuals

First recorded 17 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 1 individual

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Lorong Halus Wetland (Reeds Area)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Slaty-legged Crake Rallina eurizonoides (species writeup) Show 1 record

Rochor River

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 18 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

White-browed Crake Poliolimnas cinereus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Turut Track

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 24 Jul 2022

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Watercock Gallicrex cinerea (species writeup) Show 3 records

Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 1 individual

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Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

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26 Jln Membina

Highest count: 1 individual

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Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Island

Highest count: 1 individual

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Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 02 Jun 2022

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White-faced Plover Charadrius dealbatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 4 individuals

Earlier record on 30 Sep 2022

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(not a complete list)

Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 16 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

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Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 11 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

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Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 7 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

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Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 5 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

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Sanderling Calidris alba (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 08 Nov 2022

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 23 Nov 2022

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Oriental Pratincole Glareola maldivarum (species writeup) Show 2 records

Seletar End / Piccadilly

Highest count: 1 individual

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Changi Beach Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 18 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 8 individuals

Earlier record on 03 Jun 2022

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Straits of Johor – Raffles Marina to Mandai Mudflats

Highest count: 15 individuals

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Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster (species writeup) Show 4 records

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 19 Nov 2022

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 2 individuals

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pasir ris farmway 1

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sembawang Road (Simpang Kiri vicinity)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black Bittern Ixobrychus flavicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 25 Nov 2022

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Jerdon’s Baza Aviceda jerdoni (species writeup) Show 5 records

Punggol Promenade Nature Walk

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 04 Nov 2022

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Changi Business Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 24 Nov 2022

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Southern Ridges

Highest count: 1 individual

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SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Coney Island

Highest count: 4 individuals

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Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (species writeup) Show 2 records

SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 12 Nov 2022

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Neo Tiew Harvest Lane

Highest count: 1 individual

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Bat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Neo Tiew Rd

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 03 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Bat Hawk at Neo Tiew Rd on 03 Dec 2022. Photo credit: Hou Boon

Barred Eagle-Owl Bubo sumatranus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Near Singapore Quarry

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-capped Kingfisher Halcyon pileata (species writeup) Show 1 record

Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 12 Nov 2022

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Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting (species writeup) Show 2 records

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 02 Jun 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 05 Jun 2022

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Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx erithaca (species writeup) Show 2 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 14 Nov 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 12 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus (species writeup) Show 5 records

Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 02 Jun 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 07 Jun 2022

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 16 Jul 2022

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Bukit Brown Cemetery

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 15 Aug 2022

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Upper Seletar Reservoir Park (USRP) inc. Mandai Road Track 7 / Nee Soon Swamp Forest

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 27 Nov 2022

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Mangrove Whistler Pachycephala cinerea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Berlayer creek

Highest count: 1 individual

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Japanese Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone atrocaudata (species writeup) Show 1 record

SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 25 Oct 2022

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Sand Martin Riparia riparia (species writeup) Show 1 record

Neo Tiew Road

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 03 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

SBP (subrecords)

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(not a complete list)

Sand Martin at Neo Tiew on 25 Dec 2022. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Asian House Martin Delichon dasypus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Sentosa Island

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Neo Tiew Harvest Lane

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sakhalin Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus borealoides (species writeup) Show 1 record

MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 28 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Lanceolated Warbler Locustella lanceolata (species writeup) Show 1 record

Lorong Halus Wetland (inc. Serangoon Reservoir and former ‘Serangoon’)

Highest count: 1 individual

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White-shouldered Starling Sturnia sinensis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Rower’s Bay Park / Seletar Club Road

Highest count: 5 individuals

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Rosy Starling Pastor roseus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Laguna National Golf and Country Club

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Siberian Thrush Geokichla sibirica (species writeup) Show 2 records

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 10 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 25 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Orange-headed Thrush Geokichla citrina (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Eyebrowed Thrush Turdus obscurus (species writeup) Show 4 records

Bukit Timah Summit

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 20 Nov 2022

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SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 5 individuals

Earlier record on 21 Nov 2022

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Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 6 individuals

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica (species writeup) Show 3 records

St John’s Island

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Ferruginous Flycatcher Muscicapa ferruginea (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Green-backed Flycatcher Ficedula elisae (species writeup) Show 2 records

SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Nov 2022

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 27 Nov 2022

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Green-backed Flycatcher at Dairy Farm Nature Park on 28 Dec 2022. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Mugimaki Flycatcher Ficedula mugimaki (species writeup) Show 7 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 20 Nov 2022

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(not a complete list)

Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 23 Nov 2022

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 27 Nov 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 28 Nov 2022

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Singapore Quarry at Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius (species writeup) Show 1 record

Strathmore Avenue

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 28 Dec 2022

RC decision: Accepted

SBP (subrecords)

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Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Rarity records still under review

Oriental Scops Owl Otus sunia (species writeup) Show 1 record

People’s Park Centre

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 08 Dec 2022

Record under review

Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 25 Dec 2022

Record under review

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Sakhalin Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus borealoides (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pasir Ris Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 10 Dec 2022

Record under review

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Red-billed Starling Spodiopsar sericeus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dempsey Hill

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 26 Dec 2022

Record under review

SBP (subrecords)

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(not a complete list)

Red-billed Starling at Dempsey Hill. Photo credit: Raymond Siew

Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tanjong Pagar

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 29 Dec 2022

Record under review

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Blue Rock Thrush at Tanjong Pagar on 29 Dec 2022. Photo credit: Herman Phua

Monthly Roundup: Nov 2022

Always among the busiest months of the migratory season, November this year didn’t disappoint, with records of several rare species through the month.

Highlights

Please note that several of these records remain under review by the Singapore Bird Records Committee:

  • Singapore’s first wild Black-headed Ibis, at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve – the Records Committee’s rationale is summarized in our recent article
  • Not one, not two, but three sightings of Short-toed Snake Eagle within the month
  • Continuing sightings of harriers across the island, including an adult male Pied Harrier at Tuas – the first one since 2017
  • Singapore’s sixth record of Daurian Redstart, at the same canal where Singapore’s first Black Redstart appeared last year
  • Singapore’s third record of Common Swift at the now-famous redstart canal
  • Eastern Imperial Eagle at Mount Faber, the eighth record for Singapore
  • Three needletail species – White-throated Needletail, Silver-backed Needletail, Brown-backed Needletail – all recorded along the Southern Ridges

All records for Nov 2022 (Show all records)

King Quail Synoicus chinensis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Seletar End/Piccadilly

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka (species writeup) Show 2 records

SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

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White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 12 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Henderson Waves

Highest count: 5 individuals

First recorded 13 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Silver-backed Needletail Hirundapus cochinchinensis (species writeup) Show 3 records

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Mount Faber

Highest count: 3 individuals

First recorded 14 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 4 individuals

First recorded 13 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Silver-backed Needletail at Henderson Waves on 13 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Sin Yong Chee Keita

Brown-backed Needletail Hirundapus giganteus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Mt Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 17 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Common Swift Apus apus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pasir Panjang Canal

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 10 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Clamator coromandus (species writeup) Show 8 records

Hampstead Wetlands Park (formerly Baker St. pond)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 1 individual

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Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Earlier record on 02 May 2022

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 12 May 2022

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SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Large Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides (species writeup) Show 2 records

Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Changi Business Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx fugax (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Hodgson’s Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx nisicolor (species writeup) Show 5 records

Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 2 individuals

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CBP Canal

Highest count: 1 individual

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Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon Treron fulvicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 23 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Jambu Fruit Dove Ptilinopus jambu (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 16 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 20 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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White-browed Crake Poliolimnas cinereus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Neo Tiew Crescent — Private Fish Farm Pond

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 24 Jul 2022

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Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (species writeup) Show 1 record

1 Japanese Garden Road, Singapore, SG (1.335, 103.728)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 May 2022

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White-faced Plover Charadrius dealbatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 4 individuals

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Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 12 individuals

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(not a complete list)

Great Knot Calidris tenuirostris (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

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Broad-billed Sandpiper Calidris falcinellus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 6 individuals

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Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 60 individuals

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(not a complete list)

Sanderling Calidris alba (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 07 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Chek Jawa

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 10 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 4 individuals

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(not a complete list)

Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis (species writeup) Show 2 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

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Oriental Pratincole Glareola maldivarum (species writeup) Show 4 records

Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 6 individuals

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Mount Faber Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Mount Faber Park

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Changi Business Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Chek Jawa

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 09 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bengalensis (species writeup) Show 2 records

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Singapore Straits

Highest count: 35 individuals

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Aleutian Tern Onychoprion aleuticus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Straits (including SG/Indo/M’sian waters)

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Straits (including SG/Indo/M’sian waters)

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida (species writeup) Show 1 record

Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 2 individuals

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White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East/Gardens by the Bay

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Straits

Highest count: 35 individuals

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Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Neo Tiew Harvest Lane

Highest count: 3 individuals

Earlier record on 01 May 2022

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Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Quarry at Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 01 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Black Bittern Ixobrychus flavicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tampines Eco Green

Highest count: 1 individual

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Malayan Night Heron Gorsachius melanolophus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens (Neeram Stream)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (species writeup) Show 6 records

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Westridge walk

Highest count: 1 individual

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Keppel Harbour

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Short-toed Snake Eagle Circaetus gallicus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Sungei Tengeh

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 07 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Gardens by the Bay

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 11 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Telok Blangah

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 02 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Short-toed Snake Eagle at Telok Blangah on 02 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Lee Chien Nien

Rufous-bellied Eagle Lophotriorchis kienerii (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga (species writeup) Show 5 records

Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

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Mountbatten

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Mount Faber Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Mount Faber Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Telok Blangah

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

SBP (subrecords)

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Booted Eagle at Telok Blangah on 04 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Lee Chien Nien

Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca (species writeup) Show 1 record

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 08 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Eastern Imperial Eagle at Mount Faber on 08 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Besra Accipiter virgatus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Henderson waves

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 06 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 16 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Mapletree Business Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 10 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Eastern Marsh Harrier Circus spilonotus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pied Harrier Circus melanoleucos (species writeup) Show 8 records

Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 31 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Lim Chu Kang Road

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 01 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Neo Tiew Harvest Lane

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 06 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 09 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 17 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Neo Tiew Harvest Lane

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 20 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 20 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 02 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Pied Harrier at Tuas South on 02 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

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130 Tuas South Avenue 3, Singapore, SG (1,288, 103,628)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Common Buzzard Buteo buteo (species writeup) Show 1 record

Mount Faber Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Northern Boobook Ninox japonica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Punggol Way

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 11 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Oriental Scops Owl Otus sunia (species writeup) Show 5 records

Tampines Street 91

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 20 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Pasir Ris Grove

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 21 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Woodlands

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 21 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Woodlands Street 81

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 26 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Toa Payoh

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 02 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Oriental Scops Owl at Toa Payoh on 02 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Gerald

Black-capped Kingfisher Halcyon pileata (species writeup) Show 2 records

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Lim Chu Kang Lane 3

Highest count: 1 individual

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Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx erithaca (species writeup) Show 4 records

Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pasir Ris Park–Carpark D Area

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Lazarus Island

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 18 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

130 Tuas South Avenue 3, Singapore, SG (1,288, 103,628)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus (species writeup) Show 4 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Earlier record on 02 May 2022

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 12 May 2022

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 3 individuals

Earlier record on 19 May 2022

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 1 individual

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Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida (species writeup) Show 2 records

Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus hirundinaceus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 02 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Tengah Road

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 06 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Indian Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi (species writeup) Show 1 record

Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 11 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Indian Paradise Flycatcher at Botanic Gardens on 11 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Chris Kenyon

Blyth’s Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone affinis (species writeup) Show 6 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Tuas South Ave 16

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Ang Mo Kio Garden West

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Japanese Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone atrocaudata (species writeup) Show 5 records

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

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Singapore Chinese Cultural Center (SCCC) / Straits Boulevard

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Japanese Paradise Flycatcher at Singapore Botanic Gardens on 17 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Raghav Narayanswamy

Sand Martin Riparia riparia (species writeup) Show 1 record

Mount Faber Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Asian House Martin Delichon dasypus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 1 individual

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Lanceolated Warbler Locustella lanceolata (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Siberian Thrush Geokichla sibirica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 19 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Eyebrowed Thrush Turdus obscurus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 7 individuals

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Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 6 individuals

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Brown-streaked Flycatcher Muscicapa williamsoni (species writeup) Show 2 records

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Nanyang Technological University including National Institute of Education

Highest count: 1 individual

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Ferruginous Flycatcher Muscicapa ferruginea (species writeup) Show 5 records

Small patch woods at Marina View

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Changi Business Park canal

Highest count: 1 individual

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SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher Cyornis brunneatus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Zappey’s Flycatcher Cyanoptila cumatilis (species writeup) Show 3 records

Tampines Eco Green

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 22 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 25 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Singapore Botanical Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 21 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Zappey's Flycatcher at Singapore Botanical Gardens on 21 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Lee Chien Nien

Green-backed Flycatcher Ficedula elisae (species writeup) Show 3 records

SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Mugimaki Flycatcher Ficedula mugimaki (species writeup) Show 6 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 4 individuals

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(not a complete list)

Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 3 individuals

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(not a complete list)

Tampines Eco Green

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Taiga Flycatcher Ficedula albicilla (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong lake gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 01 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Daurian Redstart Phoenicurus auroreus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pasir Panjang

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 02 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Daurian Redstart at Pasir Panjang on 2 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Lee Chien Nien

Amur Stonechat Saxicola stejnegeri (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dover Area

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 21 Nov 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Amur Stonechat at Dover Area on 21 Nov 2022. Photo credit: Lee Chien Nien

White-rumped Munia Lonchura striata (species writeup) Show 1 record

Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 4 individuals

Earlier record on 11 Jun 2022

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Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus (species writeup) Show 2 records

CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Rarity records still under review

Shikra Accipiter badius (species writeup) Show 1 record

Telok Blangah

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Nov 2022

Record under review

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 11 Nov 2022

Record under review

Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 06 Nov 2022

Record under review

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Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 07 Nov 2022

Record under review

Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus hirundinaceus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 26 Nov 2022

Record under review

Sakhalin Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus borealoides (species writeup) Show 2 records

MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 28 Nov 2022

Record under review

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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 30 Nov 2022

Record under review

Monthly Roundup: Oct 2022

An action packed October saw several mega-rarities, including a potential national first record! 

Highlights

Please note that several of these records remain under review by the Singapore Bird Records Committee:

  • Singapore’s first Brown-breasted Flycatcher at Dairy Farm Nature Park, sadly only seen for one morning
  • Singapore’s fifth record of Chinese Blue Flycatcher, also at Dairy Farm Nature Park
  • At Berlayer Creek, Singapore’s third record of Taiga Flycatcher
  • Singapore’s third record of Shikra at Mount Faber
  • Tenth record of Oriental Plover in Singapore, at Tuas South
  • Several records of Pied Harrier across the island

All records for Oct 2022 (Show all records)

Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka (species writeup) Show 1 record

Changi Business Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 20 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Clamator coromandus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 16 Apr 2022

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Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 12 May 2022

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

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Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon Treron fulvicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 07 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Jambu Fruit Dove Ptilinopus jambu (species writeup) Show 1 record

CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 1 individual

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Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Marina East Drive

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 16 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 20 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 02 Apr 2022

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Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 13 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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White-faced Plover Charadrius dealbatus (species writeup) Show 2 records

59A Tuas South Avenue 1, Singapore, SG (1.318, 103.627)

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Oriental Plover Charadrius veredus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 07 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata (species writeup) Show 1 record

P. Tekong

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 15 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Eurasian Curlew at P. Tekong on 15 Oct 2022. Photo credit: Frankie Cheong

Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 27 Sep 2022

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Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Broad-billed Sandpiper Calidris falcinellus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tuas South

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 09 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Long-toed Stint Calidris subminuta (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 13 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 14 Sep 2022

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Oriental Pratincole Glareola maldivarum (species writeup) Show 4 records

Marine East Drive

Highest count: 1 individual

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 80 individuals

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

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Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Lesser Crested Tern Thalasseus bengalensis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Straits

Highest count: 4 individuals

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Aleutian Tern Onychoprion aleuticus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Straits

Highest count: 9 individuals

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Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Straits

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Common Tern Sterna hirundo (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina Barrage

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 05 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida (species writeup) Show 4 records

Satay by the Bay

Highest count: 5 individuals

Earlier record on 21 Sep 2022

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Singapore Straits

Highest count: 6 individuals

Earlier record on 24 Sep 2022

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 14 individuals

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Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 4 individuals

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White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus (species writeup) Show 5 records

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 25 individuals

Earlier record on 21 Sep 2022

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Singapore Straits

Highest count: 3 individuals

Earlier record on 25 Sep 2022

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 4 individuals

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Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Satay by the Bay

Highest count: 6 individuals

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Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 03 Apr 2022

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Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster (species writeup) Show 2 records

Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Malayan Night Heron Gorsachius melanolophus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (species writeup) Show 3 records

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 09 Sep 2022

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Kent Ridge Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

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Rufous-bellied Eagle Lophotriorchis kienerii (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Quarry at Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga (species writeup) Show 4 records

Nanyang Technological University including National Institute of Education

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Lorong Halus Wetland (inc. Serangoon Reservoir and former ‘Serangoon’)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

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SkyVille@Dawson

Highest count: 1 individual

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Eastern Marsh Harrier Circus spilonotus (species writeup) Show 7 records

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Hort Park

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Kranji Marsh

Highest count: 1 individual

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The Pinnacle Duxton

Highest count: 1 individual

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SkyVille@Dawson

Highest count: 1 individual

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Punggol

Highest count: 1 individual

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Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Eastern Marsh Harrier at Tuas South on 27 Oct 2022. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus (species writeup) Show 5 records

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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SkyVille@Dawson

Highest count: 1 individual

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384 Neo Tiew Road, Singapore, SG (1.418, 103.713)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Nanyang Technological University including National Institute of Education

Highest count: 1 individual

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Black Hornbill Anthracoceros malayanus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Ruddy Kingfisher Halcyon coromanda (species writeup) Show 2 records

Chinatown

Highest count: 1 individual

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(not a complete list)

Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

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Ruddy Kingfisher at Berlayer Creek Boardwalk on 26 Oct 2022. Photo credit: Vincent Ng

Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting (species writeup) Show 6 records

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 11 Apr 2022

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CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 15 Apr 2022

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Apr 2022

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Singapore Zoo

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 May 2022

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Venus loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 05 Jun 2022

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Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

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Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx erithaca (species writeup) Show 3 records

CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 1 individual

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Hampstead Wetlands Park (formerly Baker St. pond)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Windsor Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher at Windsor Nature Park on 31 Oct 2022. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus (species writeup) Show 4 records

CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 06 Apr 2022

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SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 6 individuals

Earlier record on 06 Apr 2022

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Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 17 Apr 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 17 Apr 2022

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Mangrove Whistler Pachycephala cinerea (species writeup) Show 1 record

Berlayer Creek

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 08 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Crow-billed Drongo Dicrurus annectens (species writeup) Show 13 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 24 Sep 2022

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Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Tuas South Ave 8

Highest count: 1 individual

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Eastwood Estate

Highest count: 1 individual

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Satay by the Bay

Highest count: 1 individual

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Berlayer Creek

Highest count: 1 individual

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Thomson Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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CBP Canal

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

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Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pulau Ubin–Jln Wat Siam

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Blyth’s Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone affinis (species writeup) Show 8 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 21 Aug 2022

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CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 04 Sep 2022

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 20 Sep 2022

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SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 28 Sep 2022

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Changi Business Park canal

Highest count: 1 individual

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

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Japanese Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone atrocaudata (species writeup) Show 4 records

Labrador Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-headed Bulbul Brachypodius melanocephalos (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Asian House Martin Delichon dasypus (species writeup) Show 6 records

Central Boulevard

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Bukit Timah SUMMIT top

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

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SkyVille@Dawson

Highest count: 1 individual

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Yellow-browed Warbler Phylloscopus inornatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Berlayer creek

Highest count: 1 individual

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White-shouldered Starling Sturnia sinensis (species writeup) Show 3 records

Block 233 Simei

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 28 Sep 2022

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Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Tuas South (Tuas South Avenue 16 and surrounds)

Highest count: 8 individuals

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White-shouldered Starling at Tuas South on 17 Oct 2022. Photo credit: Jared Tan

Siberian Thrush Geokichla sibirica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 15 Oct 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica (species writeup) Show 4 records

Bukit Batok Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

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Telok Blangah Hill Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Brown-streaked Flycatcher Muscicapa williamsoni (species writeup) Show 3 records

Jurong Lake Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Nanyang Technological University including National Institute of Education

Highest count: 1 individual

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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Ferruginous Flycatcher Muscicapa ferruginea (species writeup) Show 2 records

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher Cyornis brunneatus (species writeup) Show 10 records

Jurong Lake Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Nanyang Technological University including National Institute of Education

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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SBG–Healing Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 1 individual

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1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore, SG (1.276, 103.85)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Berlayer Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Green-backed Flycatcher Ficedula elisae (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Yishun Street 11, Block 153

Highest count: 1 individual

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Rarity records still under review

Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon Treron fulvicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 30 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 30 Oct 2022

Record under review

Common Tern Sterna hirundo (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Strait

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 16 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Rufous-bellied Eagle Lophotriorchis kienerii Show 3 records

Henderson Waves

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 22 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 25 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Rufous-bellied Eagle at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve on 25 Oct 2022. Photo credit: RICHARD WHITE

Nanyang Technological University

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 27 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus Show 1 record

Nanyang Technological University

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 27 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Shikra Accipiter badius (species writeup) Show 1 record

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 27 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Pied Harrier Circus melanoleucos (species writeup) Show 6 records

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 13 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 17 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Pied Harrier at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve on 17 Oct 2022. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Central Catchment Area

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 28 Oct 2022

Record under review

Mount Faber

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 28 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Mount Faber Carpark B

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 29 Oct 2022

Record under review

SBP (subrecords)

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Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 31 Oct 2022

Record under review

Oriental Scops Owl Otus sunia Show 4 records

Sims Avenue

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 25 Oct 2022

Record under review

Portchester Ave

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 28 Oct 2022

Record under review

Airport Blvd

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 29 Oct 2022

Record under review

Nanyang Technological University

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 31 Oct 2022

Record under review

Siberian Thrush Geokichla sibirica (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 31 Oct 2022

Record under review

Brown-breasted Flycatcher Muscicapa muttui (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 30 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Brown-breasted Flycatcher at Dairy Farm Nature Park on 30 Oct 2022. Photo credit: Norvin Ng

Chinese Blue Flycatcher Cyornis glaucicomans (species writeup) Show 1 record

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 29 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Chinese Blue Flycatcher at Dairy Farm Nature Park on 29 Oct 2022. Photo credit: Jared Tan

Taiga Flycatcher Ficedula albicilla (species writeup) Show 1 record

Berlayer Creek Boardwalk

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 24 Oct 2022

Record under review

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Monthly Roundup: Sep 2022

This September brought seabirds, some scarce shorebirds, and of course, the ever-faithful B5 Terek Sandpiper.

Highlights

  • First Blue Rock Thrush of the season, at its usual haunt – Pinnacle@Duxton
  • On pelagic trips, Swinhoe’s Storm Petrel, Common Tern, and Aleutian Tern
  • Two sightings of Gull-billed Tern
  • Sanderling at Chek Jawa

All records for Sep 2022 (Show all records)

Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus Show 3 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 16 Apr 2022

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Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 12 May 2022

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Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop

Highest count: 1 individual

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Jambu Fruit Dove Ptilinopus jambu Show 1 record

CCNR–Jelutong Tower

Highest count: 1 individual

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White-browed Crake Poliolimnas cinereus Show 1 record

Neo Tiew Crescent — Private Fish Farm Pond

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 24 Jul 2022

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(not a complete list)

Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator Show 2 records

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 3 individuals

Earlier record on 14 Mar 2022

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Lorong Halus Wetland (inc. Serangoon Reservoir and former ‘Serangoon’)

Highest count: 1 individual

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White-faced Plover Charadrius dealbatus Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Greater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii Show 2 records

Yishun Dam

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 04 Sep 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Sungei Buloh Wetland

Highest count: 01 individual

First recorded 11 Sep 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 1 individual

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Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 13 individuals

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Sanderling Calidris alba Show 1 record

Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 27 Sep 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus Show 3 records

Seletar Dam (Yishun Dam)

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa Wetlands

Highest count: 8 individuals

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 31 Aug 2022

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Terek Sandpiper at Sungei Buloh on 10 Sep 2022. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 5 individuals

Earlier record on 28 Aug 2022

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Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica Show 2 records

Sea between Changi and Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 07 Sep 2022

RC decision: Accepted

Marina Barrage

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 25 Sep 2022

RC decision: Accepted

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