24 hrs in Singapore this weekend - where to go? (1 Viewer)

Hello

Red Legged Quail in post #16 should of course be Red Legged Crake

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Aladdin

I thought I would attach this question to this post rather than starting an entirely new thread...

Could anyone provide some pointers on Crimson Sunbird localities and habits - in Singapore specifically would be great, but general observations from other locations would also be very welcome. I did see the species twice, once by chance in treetops near the Benjamin Sheares Bridge (a somewhat odd location I thought but I did see the yellow rump) and once where it should be, in the orchid area of the Botanic Gardens, but my brother is there now and has tried the Botanic Gardens a few times for no result. Are they more active at any particular time of the day, do they tend to stay higher in the trees than the much more ubiquitous olive-backed sunbird, do they prefer more forested areas and are any particular flowers preferred etc? I've googled up some videos of both species calling so should be able to tell the two apart if they call.

Many thanks in advance,
patudo

Patudo said:

Could anyone provide some pointers on Crimson Sunbird localities and habits - in Singapore specifically would be great, but general observations from other locations would also be very welcome. I did see the species twice, once by chance in treetops near the Benjamin Sheares Bridge (a somewhat odd location I thought but I did see the yellow rump) and once where it should be, in the orchid area of the Botanic Gardens, but my brother is there now and has tried the Botanic Gardens a few times for no result. Are they more active at any particular time of the day, do they tend to stay higher in the trees than the much more ubiquitous olive-backed sunbird, do they prefer more forested areas and are any particular flowers preferred etc? I've googled up some videos of both species calling so should be able to tell the two apart if they call.

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Hi Patudo,

They are pretty common in any forest or the more well wooded parks. Your best bet for excellent views is the Heliconia walk in the Botanic Gardens - if you wait awhile should have no problem getting eye level views of them.

I had Crimson Sunbird on Pulau Ubin.

Digbert Doobrey said:

I had Crimson Sunbird on Pulau Ubin.

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Yes, someone observed Crimson Sunbird there last Sunday, 2 December according to eBird.

As I said before you'll have no problem finding in any well wooded area - including P. Ubin.

Will you be there alone or with your family? Because if you are going with your family, there are plenty of fun tourist places in Singapore for kids . You and your family can spend your day exploring Sentosa Island or enjoy a nice picnic in the Singapore Zoo or Jurong bird park. If you are a solo traveller, you can spend your 24 hours by either exploring the main city, visit Garden by the Bay or enjoy the various fun activities lined up in the Universal Studios.

Hope you have an amazing time in Singapore!||||