08 Feb 26 – Kranji Marsh, Singapore

First guided walk.

On Sunday, I joined the Nature Society of Singapore for a guided birdwatching walk in Kranji Marsh. This is a location which I’ve wanted to visit for a long time but I’ve been putting it off because of it’s difficulty to access via public transport.

The day started at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserves Visitor Centre carpark from where a chartered bus will ferry us to the starting point of the walk.

Another perk of the walk was we were allowed access into the conservation area of Kranji Marsh which is normally out-of-limits to the public. I saw a lot of birds in there and was very impressed with how well the guides can identify the birds (especially from call alone).

The highlight of the day for me was spotting the Wood Sandpiper (lifer), an uncommon migratory bird in Singapore.

Here’s another photo with a fellow migrant, an Asian Openbill, in the same frame. The two went about their business foraging for food unwary of each other’s presence.

eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S298807919