The Little Terns (Sternula albifrons) are petite but charming members of the tern family Sternidae. They are widely distributed across coastal and estuarine hotspots all around Eurasia and Australasia. These cuties measure around 22-25 cm in length, with wings that span 41-47 cm. In flight, they display graceful, buoyant...

The Gray-rumped Treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis) is a species of small, aerial birds found in parts of Southeast Asia including Singapore. These treeswifts not only inhabit forested habitats, they have adapted to our urban jungle and can often be seen gracefully maneuvering through our local residential neighbourhoods. The Grey-rumped Treeswifts...

Choa Chu Kang Park is a public park situated in the north-western part of Singapore within the residential town of Choa Chu Kang. The park offers various recreational facilities, including walking and jogging paths, fitness corners and children’s playgrounds, open spaces and shelters for picnics and relaxation, a Therapeutic...

The Rusty-breasted Cuckoo (Cacomantis sepulcralis) is a species of cuckoo bird belonging to the family Cuculidae. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. It typically inhabits forests, woodlands and mangrove swamps, preferring dense vegetation for cover. It is...

The Blue-crowned Hanging Parrots (Loriculus galgulus) are a species of parrots that are native to Singapore and other countries in the surrounding region. They can often be found in our urban parks and gardens. These parrots are known for their acrobatic skills and their ability to hang upside down while...

Mango trees (Mangifera indica) are native to Singapore and can be commonly seen growing all around the island. The mango trees typically have two flowering seasons per year. The flowers are fragrant and come in a variety of colours, from greenish yellow to pale cream or even red. The...

The 66-hectare Rifle Range Nature Park is Singapore's first net positive energy nature park, though the energy harvested from the solar panels installed around the park. Walking around the park is easy via the network of boardwalks and trails. The Glider's Boardwalk that starts from the Visitor Pavilion ushers...

Located right next to the Labrador Park MRT station, Berlayer Creek is a part of the Labrador Nature Reserve and comprises 5.61 hectares of mangrove forest, mudflats and rocky shore. A 0.9km boardwalk traces the creek through lush mangrove vegetation, which houses close to 30 species of native mangrove...

Having heard so much about Sungai Balang and seen many pictures of the wonderful birds that live here, we decided to stop by during our drive back to Singapore from Genting Highlands. As the Sungai Balang rice fields is a sanctuary for migratory birds, the best time for bird...

Bukit Tinggi, also known as Berjaya Hills, is a stone’s throw away from Genting Highlands and a convenient spot to visit if staying up on Genting like we did. Situated at an elevation of 800 m, the weather on Bukit Tinggi is cool enough for a pleasant stroll at...