Frank,
Have a look at http://www.nss.org.sg/wildbirdsingapore/Default.aspx
it gives a good selection of birding sites on the island. Chris was
right about the NSS forum, but you don't really need a guide or car.
The public transport system in Singapore is excellent and cheap, even
taxis are well priced. Unfortunately, Malaysian Plover is not very
common in S'pore, and was not recorded there till the early 60's. The
present population is mainly up around Changi, though suitable habitat
is rapidly diminishing due to development. I would suggest catching a
number 2 bus from downtown, out to the Changi ferry terminal and have
a look along the shore to the east of the ferry terminal in Changi
Beach Park. Sungai Buloh, Kranji Marshlands and Mandai Wetlands, all
pretty close to each other, are excellent birding spots for wetland
and mangrove species. Keep an eye open for crocs, as they are becoming
a bit more prevalent. These sites are easily reached by catching the
MRT to Kranji station and picking up a cab. Sungai Buloh unfortunately
does not open till 09:00 and it is already getting a bit warm by then,
so I would look at getting to Kranji early and have a look around
Kranji and Mandai wetlands first. Most cabbies would be happy to
arrange to come back and pick you up at an appointed time to take over
to S.Buloh.
For non-wader birding, the Botanic Gardens are worth 2-3 hours and is
handy to downtown.
If you would like any other info, don't hesitate to contact me off list.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 20/12/2011, at 8:05 PM, Frank O'Connor wrote:
I will have two days to go birding in Singapore in January (20/21). I
have tried two bird guides but they are unavailable (very close to
Chinese New Year 23/24). Is there an email list that I can post a
request for assistance?
Failing that, my main target is Malayan Plover. Does anyone know the
best site for this? Otherwise, what are the better places to go, and
how to get there. e.g. taxi. I don't think that I would wish to hire
a car. Can anyone recommend a hotel close to a birding site?
Thanks in advance
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Frank O'Connor Birding WA http://birdingwa.iinet.net.au
Phone : (08) 9386 5694 Email :
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