Singapore Birding Trip Report - (28th July 2017 & 26th August 2017) - Species List and Locations

Day 1 – Singapore Botanic Gardens – 28^th July 2017

Olive-backed Sunbird – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Tanglin Gate) First seen at small creek near Tanglin Gate. 4+ seen including several males. Abundant in Queensland, Australia where numerous were seen.

White-breasted Waterhen – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Tanglin Gate creek). First seen wading along the edge of the small creek at Tanglin Gate. 5 individuals seen in total.

Javan Myna – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Tanglin Gate) Seen feeding on the paths. Extremely common in Singapore.

Crimson Sunbird – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Marsh Garden) Male and female seen feeding on flowers at the Marsh Garden. Only birds of the trip.

Common Tailorbird – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Marsh Garden) A small handful seen in the shrubs and trees, first seen in the trees opposite the Marsh Garden.

House Swift – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake) 1 seen flying low over Swan Lake. White rump clear. Only bird of the trip.

Germain's Swiftlet – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake) Extremely abundant. First seen flying over Swan Lake in small groups.

Grey-headed Fish Eagle – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake). Seen sat in trees above Swan Lake and later seen in flight. Only bird of the trip.

Grey-rumped Treeswift – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake) Seen flying high over Swan Lake. Only bird of the trip.

Pink-necked Green Pigeon – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake) Males seen sat in trees around Swan Lake. Females also seen at Pasir Ris Park.

Olive-winged Bulbul – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake) Feeding on the ground under small bridge at Swan Lake. Only bird of the trip.

Oriental Magpie-Robin – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake) Sat in trees on south side of Swan Lake. 4 seen in total. Also seen again at Pasir Ris Park.

Yellow-vented Bulbul – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake) First seen in the trees near Swan Lake. A good number seen in total and quite abundant.

Blue-throated Bee-eater – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Swan Lake) First seen in the trees on the south side of Swan Lake, then again  near the Evolution/Healing Garden. 3 seen in total.

White-bellied Sea Eagle – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Ginger Garden) 1 seen flying overhead. Several more seen in Queensland, Australia.

Asian Glossy Starling – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Orchid Plaza) A good number seen in small flocks. Also seen again at Pasir Ris Park.

Spotted Dove – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Palm Valley) A pair seen feeding on the grass at Palm Valley. A good handful seen, also abundant in Queensland, Australia.

Pacific Swallow – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Palm Valley) Pair first seen flying low over the grass at Palm Valley. Several seen throughout including over Symphony Lake.

Red Junglefowl – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Rainforest Area). First seen in the Rainforest Area underneath the shrubs. A good handful seen throughout, including several on the open grassy areas.

Black-naped Oriole – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Rainforest Area) First seen in the trees on the west side of the Rainforest Area. A small number seen throughout. Males.

Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Symphony Lake). First seen by the lake flying from tree to tree. A small number seen throughout. Males.

Common Iora – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Corner House) Male first seen in high trees at Corner House. Abundant at Pasir Ris Park.

Common Hill Myna – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Corner House) 2 seen in total. First seen in the trees at Corner House.

Oriental White-eye – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Evolution Garden) One seen in the trees. Only bird of the trip.

Brown-throated Sunbird – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Evolution Garden) One seen perched low down in the trees at Evolution Garden. More seen at Pasir Ris Park in good numbers.

Common Flameback – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Evolution/Healing Garden) Two seen feeding on the trees in the Evolution Garden/Healing Garden. Only birds of the trip.

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Rainforest Area) 3 males seen very well on the east side of the Rainforest Area. The only birds of the trip.

Ruddy-breasted Crake – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Rainforest Area) One seen in the Rainforest Area on the east side. Elusive and walking through trees. Dull brown and red colour with white and black dull stripes on back end only. Only bird of the trip.

Laced Woodpecker – 28^th July - Singapore Botanic Gardens (Rainforest Area) Seen feeding on the ground near the Rainforest boardwalk. Another 3 birds seen well feeding at Pasir Ris Park.

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

Day 2 – Pasir Ris Park – 27^th August 2017

Ashy Tailorbird - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Car Park C) A handful seen throughout. First seen near Car Park C and the Native Lawn.

House Crow - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Tribal Council) A small handful seen. First seen in the trees near the Tribal Council.

Asian Koel - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Viewing Plaza) One seen. Perched in the trees near the viewing plaza. Only bird of the trip.

Collared Kingfisher - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Sungei Api Api River) Three seen. First seen from bridge crossing the Sungei Api Api, then Two seen in the trees near the viewing plaza.

Pied Triller - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Sungei Api Api) One seen in the trees near the path along the Sungei Api Api. The only bird of the trip. Male.

Malaysian Pied Fantail - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Sungei Api Api) Two seen in the trees near the path at Sungei Api Api.

Oriental Pied Hornbill - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Sungei Api Api) One seen well in the trees opposite Sungei Api Api. Calling. The only bird of the trip.

Rufous Woodpecker - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Native Lawn) One seen in the trees near the Native Lawn. Only bird of the trip.

Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker - 26 Aug 2017 - Pasir Ris Park (Native Lawn) One seen feeding in the trees near the Native Lawn – nest nearby. Only bird of the trip.

Oriental Pied Hornbill

Additional Species:

Brahminy Kite
Little Bronze Cuckoo
Striated Heron
Common Myna
Grey Heron
Tree Sparrow
Feral Pigeon


45 Trip Total
38 Trip Lifers

Reptile List

Malayan Water Monitor - Singapore Botanic Gardens
Red-eared Terrapin - Singapore Botanic Gardens

Malayan Water Monitor

Butterfly List

Plain Plushblue - Singapore Botanic Gardens

Plain Plushblue