While we enjoy the greenery around our neighbourhood, the birds enjoy singing on the trees. Birdwatch from home was a rather tough challenge as I do not have any binoculars with me at home. So, even though I could hear many distinct bird calls, I could not locate the sound and spot the birds. Some … Continue reading Birdwatch from home
This trip was my first time going on a guided nature walk and I learnt so many new things! It was fascinating to not just learn about the plant and animal life present in SBWR but also its ecological significance as a stopover for migratory birds and home to large mangrove forests. Learning how different … Continue reading SBWR Reflection
Overview Singapore is an urban jungle, known for its hustle and bustle. But amidst our towering skyscrapers and modernity, we can marvel at a diversity of wildlife, sometimes right from our own backyard! In a tiny city state, how can we encourage people and animals to live in harmony? Meet Cyrena, a Senior Manager at … Continue reading BFF Challenge: Burning Questions LIVE w/ a Wildlife Educator
Despite being a busy port, Singapore's waters are teeming with biodiversity. In 2014, our first Marine Park opened - Sisters' Islands Marine Park is a designated protected area where outreach, conservation and research activities can take place. It is also home to Singapore's first turtle hatchery. Here, smart technology is used to ensure that conditions … Continue reading BQLive Marine Conservation: Sisters’ Islands Marine Park
Shore Pit-Viper (Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus) The Shore Pit-Viper is a native species from the family Viperidae. During the day, it can be found resting on low branches one or two meters from the ground. With a body that can reach upwards of 1 meter, this snake, which has a broad triangular head and large red eyes, … Continue reading Shore Pit-Viper
It was fun reading up on common birds in Singapore and learning about them and their bird calls. While hearing bird calls in Singapore is not unusual, paying attention to which bird species each call belongs to was certainly a new experience! It was definitely challenging to identify the bird’s species when I was unable … Continue reading BFF Big Birdwatch
Predominantly found in primary and mature secondary lowland rainforests, the slender Blue Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis cyanochloris) is arboreal. This non-venomous snake is diurnal and is native to Singapore, distributed from India to Thailand, and the Malay Peninsula. They usually eat lizards and frogs and have been observed hunting on the forest floor for lizards. This species is … Continue reading Blue Bronzeback
Every year, teams of volunteers put on their aqua shoes, sometimes at the crack of dawn, to survey biodiversity along our shores. These are the dedicated volunteers of Intertidal Watch, a citizen science programme that documents marine life in intertidal zones across Singapore. What is Intertidal Watch? Hear from a few of the volunteers themselves: … Continue reading BQLive Marine Conservation: Intertidal Watch
Hello! I decided to come up with a more fun way to present my findings, so here's a mini infographic 🙂 Original photo by Melvyn Yeo In case that was too colourful, here is a table of all the important information! Native or introduced? Native (first described in 1963!) Habitat Forest floor Natural Diet … Continue reading Introducing the Black-eyed Litter Frog
I enjoyed reading the preparational resources that have been put up by the BFF team prior to the birdwatch. As someone new to birdwatching I liked how it comprehensively covers multiple ways of identifying a bird, inclusive of knowing its distinct calls! Although it takes awhile to be familiar with the materials, it is rewarding … Continue reading BFF Big Birdwatch!
BFF Biodiversity Challenge 2020 