Exploration.
Fresh from the high of spotting the Greater Painted Snipe, I continued to explore the open fields around the Marina Bay area. The wishful-optimistic voice in me was hoping to see a Black-winged Kite.
First, I spotted a flock of Scaly-breasted Munias resting on a small tree. These birds are very common in this part of Singapore often seen foraging for seeds on grass.
This small bird in a canal caught my attention. It looked like a Wagtail or Snipe from afar but upon closer inspection, it was just a Common Sandpiper.
Next, I stopped by the Marina Grove pond as it was on the way to the Gardens by the Bay MRT station. The usual rarities like the Little Grebe, Baillon’s Crake and Taiga Flycatcher were still around.
A female Ornate Sunbird was seen hovering and feeding on this plant. I’ve been wanting to photograph this hovering pose for awhile and this was probably my best attempt to date.
Finally, I spent some time observing the Yellow Bittern catch it’s lunch. It waited patiently at the surface of the water and struck with speed and accuracy when a prey came close enough.
eBird checklists:
1. https://ebird.org/checklist/S297138012
2. https://ebird.org/checklist/S297139138
The Salaryman Birder 
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