Kinabalu Park
Last Updated on 30 July 2024 Kinabalu Park, located in the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is a haven of biodiversity and inspiring landscapes. The park is located within 90 km from Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of...
Gunung Alab
Last Updated on 29 July 2024 We had heard about Gunung Alab – perched in the Crocker Range National Park – being a popular birding hotspot located just a mere 50 km hop away from Sabah’s bustling capital, Kota Kinabalu. So, naturally, we kicked off our Sabah birding adventure...
Towering Above The Treetops
Last Updated on 1 September 2024 Smack dab in the heart of MacRitchie Reservoir Park stands the famous Jelutong Tower, an iconic landmark of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Here’s a little tidbit: The Tower gets its name from the Jelutong tree (Dyera costulata), a massive towering beauty that...
Popping Plump Pink Lime-Berries
The Pink Lime-Berry (Clausena excavata) – also known as the “false curry leaf tree” due to its resemblance to the Curry Leaf tree – is a fruit-bearing tree native to Southeast Asia, including Singapore. It’s like the perfect match for our tropical weather, thriving effortlessly under the sun. Its...
The Magic Mulberry Tree
Last Updated on 15 June 2024 Somewhere in the lush nature reserves of Singapore, you’ll find the White Mulberry (Morus alba) – also known as Silkworm Mulberry – scattered all around. It’s like a fruity buffet for the birds and other critters, because of its juicy, irresistible fruits. Originally...