A Leisurely BY 2022 from Herman and Kit

[Kitsafari]

45. Spotted Wood Owl, Pasir Ris Park

 

The pair of spotted wood owl residents are nesting a couple of owlets again this year.  we got only the adult when we were there in mid-January. 

 

  

[Kitsafari]

46. Indian Peafowl, Labrador Park

 

Not a resident species, but the peafowls have thrived in Sentosa and at this park. The male very kindly spread its gorgeous tail, while gazing across the sea. 

 

 

 

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47. Crimson Sunbird, Dairy Farm NP

 

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48. Pin-Striped Tit-Babbler, Berlayer Creek

 

 

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49. Laced Woodpecker, Berlayer

 

A female.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 24, 2022 by Kitsafari

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50. Mangrove Whistler, Berlayer Creek

 

A very rarely seen resident species that is sought after in Pulau Ubin and Pulau Hantu, its appearance on the "mainland" was a big occasion for birders, not so much for photographers as it is quite a drab looking bird. 

 

 

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51. Eastern Yellow Wagtail, New Tiew

 

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52. Arctic Warbler, Pasir Ris Park

 

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53. Watercock, Marina East

 

 

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54. Slaty-breasted Rail, Marina East

 

The rail is on the left, and the smaller bird is the Baillon's Crake (#18). 

 

 

 

Edited February 24, 2022 by Kitsafari

[Kitsafari]

55. Brown Shrike, Changi Business Park/ Pasir Ris

 

Changi

 

 

Pasir Ris Park

 

 

[xelas]

Woooosh! That is how fast @Kitsafariis passing by #50, all with impressive birds and photos.

[PeterHG]

This is leisurely ?  Lots of great photos again!

[Zim Girl]

Beautiful Barn owl picture.  Well done getting past 50 already.

[Kitsafari]

LOL - @xelas wish i can move like whoosh too. getting too old for that. 

 

But thanks @xelas @PeterHG @Zim Girl 

 

So Herman told me that i got my ID wrong with the smaller bird in #54. It isn't a slaty=breasted rail chick. It's a Bailon's Crake (at number #18) - an adult at that! ive fixed it. 

 

[Galana]

Lovely collection once again. Great Barn Owl.  Well done on the 50. We won't mark you down for the wrong ID.

[shazdwn]

6 hours ago, Kitsafari said:

So Herman told me that i got my ID wrong with the smaller bird in #54. It isn't a slaty=breasted rail chick. It's a Bailon's Crake (at number #18) - an adult at that! ive fixed it

Pretty amazing to get both species in the same shot

[TonyQ]

Superb additions - I love your owls!

[Dave Williams]

What's your idea of getting a move ? Lightening fast I imagine.

More great birds and it makes me want to travel east again! However, you have one bird that I have wanted to see clearly for quite a few years but such is the excellence of your photo I have decided to knock it off the list of "most wanted"! 

Like a few other species I guess I have been attracted by the name but the bird itself, the Watercock, is a bit of a let down in my opinion!!   

[Kitsafari]

On 3/4/2022 at 8:44 PM, Dave Williams said:

 

Like a few other species I guess I have been attracted by the name but the bird itself, the Watercock, is a bit of a let down in my opinion!!   

 

 

yea i know - pretty underwhelming, isn't it? perhaps in breeding plumage, the watercock may still stay higher in your list? 

 

https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/waterc1/cur/introduction

 

[Kitsafari]

56. Black Baza, Ang Mo Kio Park

 

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57. Black Bittern, Satay by the Bay

 

After a few attempts, the uncommon migrant was finally stalked. 

 

 

 

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58. Asian Fairy Bluebird, Thomson Nature Park

 

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59. Von Shrenk's Bittern, Hougang

 

 

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60. Grey-faced Buzzard, Telok Blangah Hill