April (2 Viewers)

[AJOS]

Hi,

I am visiting Singapore for the last two weeks in April. Have all the migrants left by this time? Two other queries - where is a good location for Asian Palm Swift.

I have been to Singapore a few times - what is the best way to distinguish House Swift and Swiftlets if seen from below - i.e. white rump on House Swift not visible - should the white throat still be noticeable, is the difference in tail obvious or is there any other birding techniques.

Thanks,
AJ

 

[Sussex bird man]

Hi everyone!

I'm also due to spend a few days in Singapore soon. Are there any birding sites worth a visit while I'm there? Same questions as above!

Thanks in advance

 

[Kits]

Ooooh - shall we have a meet up? I am off there the last week in April and the first week in May!

 

[Sussex bird man]

Yes, great. I am in SIN now, until Sunday. It is pouring with rain!!!!!! I'm staying at the Peninsular Hotel with colleagues. I have some work commitments but otherwise I'm free.

 

[Sussex bird man]

Just back from Botanical Gardens and it was SO quiet!!! I'm planning on revisiting tomorrow so can anyone tell me the best places within the gardens so that I don't waste another afternoon. Thanks a lot

 

[Sussex bird man]

Just seen the best that I can hope for today. Outside my hotel window I can see a White-bellied Sea Eagle on the aerials on the office block opposite me. Not a rarity but a nice and attractive raptor at least!

 

[Kits]

Sounds good! At least you are there. I have concerns that our flight will be cancelled.

 

[Sussex bird man]

In the end my work has taken me from Singapore to Clark in the Philippines. Actually so far I've seen much more than I did in Singapore. Nothing rare of unusual but some things akin to my heart, such as shrikes (LT and Brown), KF (Collared), etc. Some different Mynahs too. It is so dry here - no rain for nearly a year! SBM

 

[Kits]

I'll let you know if we see anything then!

 

[stevieb]

I'll let you know if we see anything then!

Plse do Kits as I am heading that way later in the year :t:

 

[Sussex bird man]

Back safe and sound in the UK. Clark (Pampanga) in the Philippines produced a few things as I said before. Best for me as because they are endemic, and worth the trip, were Philippine Pygmy Woodpeckers. Here's one shot of two raking through the bark of a tree, Unfortunately its hand-held. SBM