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Finding an Asian Openbill in Singapore-second ever record!

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We have just returned from an incredible three weeks in Singapore, where unlike many others who visit the country we spent the whole time in nature parks, forests and gardens observing birds. We travelled to Singapore from Broome overnight on 5th March arriving in the early morning of the 6th March. We had arrived at 09:15am.

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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In the non-breeding season, male Baya Weavers sometimes enter the basket-making trade, often with considerable success. Meanwhile, the females seem to have a much more relaxing life, at least in this early stage of the breeding season. You can see why here.

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Hornbills of Sabah

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Another paper reviews information on Oriental Pied Hornbills raiding the nests of various bird species in Singapore and even pet bird cages. In fact, a recent article in the Economist on Singapore’s rewilding states “The oriental pied hornbill (pictured), with its extraordinary ivory casque, had been locally extinct for a century.

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Herons and Egrets of Nanhui, Shanghai

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Flashy when breeding, camouflaged when not (or when young). I have seen that myself in the Singapore Botanical Garden, though not in Shanghai. Irrelevant final comment: On my way to birding sites, I have been listening to a lot of The Economist articles recently. Chinese Pond Heron : Quite common. So, none of this from me.

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Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago: Greater Sundas and Wallacea–A Field Guide Review

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There are more than 1,300 distribution maps, indicating resident birds, breeding visitors, and migrants. It includes articles by the authors too, in case you want to read more of their work. Vocalizations are extensively described—song and calls if known—with transcriptions of sound and detailed notes on speed of delivery. Conclusion.

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Where could you go birding in Australia in 2023?

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The articles that I wrote on Tasmania are below with the links:-. Australian Painted Snipe breeding near Broome once again. I have written about birds that breed here and birds that we observe regularly as well as birds that we only see occasionally. Pasir Ris Park-Singapore. Birding Singapore Sport Hub.

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