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RFI Singapore

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Subject: RFI Singapore
From: Jenny Stiles <>
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:09:17 +0000
Hi Birders,
We are intending to travel to Singapore for birding [& a bit of touristing!]. 
We being myself, my husband and an adult son with disabilities. This somewhat 
restricts us; really early starts and very long days are a bit tricky, as well 
as very long walks, but we have managed destinations such as Lord Howe, Cocos & 
Christmas Islands [although we did have a car for all of those].
So, we are intending to go in October, as we are keen to see migratory birds as 
well as the resident ones. From what I have read, some of the Kingfishers don’t 
arrive till October & the waders should be there by then. Is this a good time 
to go to Singapore? Nothing is booked yet though, so I am open to alternative 
suggestions.

Is a week long enough to get around to all the birding sites and play tourist a 
bit?

Looking on ebird and various websites I can see that there are a surprising 
number of places to go birding in Singapore. Standouts seem to be Singapore 
Botanic Gardens, Pulau Ubin, Pasir Ris Park, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve & 
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. The birds I want to see the most are any of the 
owls [but most especially the Spotted Wood Owl or the Buffy Fish Owl but any 
would bring me joy], any of the Kingfishers, Crimson Sunbird, a Barbet, any 
Woodpecker & Oriental Pied Hornbill; too many more to list. I have very rarely 
birded outside of Australia so am easy to please . What I would like to know is 
where within those sites to find my most wanted. I know that the Spotted Wood 
Owls are seen at Pasir Ris & Oriental Pied Hornbill at Pulau Ubin but I have no 
idea where at those sites. Any advise would be very welcome. Because of the 
extra difficulties of travelling with my son, places that are easy to get to 
and get around would suit us best.

It has been suggested that hiring a guide to take us around in a car one day 
would be a help, especially in getting to some of the more scattered sites that 
only a local would know. If anyone can suggest a guide that would be wonderful. 
I have zero experience in using a guide.

Finally, I would love some suggestions for accommodation. I am the only early 
riser & prefer to stay at places with gardens, good parks and birding potential 
so I can get up early and go off by myself without disturbing anyone else. We 
would probably prefer not to stay in the city, so long as there is public 
transport to get there.

Sorry for the long email.

>From Jenny Stiles, Sydney

 

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