April 2023
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Heat stress and bird mortality: a possible correlation in view of climate change? [Warning: distressing images]
Yesterday morning, I was fortunate to see a critically endangered straw-headed bulbul during my lunch shift while cycling along the green rail corridor at Hillview area. Towards the end of my shift around 2.30 pm, I spotted a dead Javan mynah next to the kerb along Upper Bukit Timah Road. The carcass appeared to have… Continue reading
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Oriental pied hornbills in Singapore: A mini resurrection story
Hornbills are found in Africa and Asia, and they have a prehistoric appearance. In particular, the oriental pied hornbill makes a good resurrection story, even as memories of the recent Easter Sunday (on 9 April 2023) linger in our consciousness. This charismatic bird with a large curved bill is native to Singapore, known for its… Continue reading