05 Sep 26 – Bukit Gombak Park, Singapore

Resuming normal programming soon

Another weekend, another evening spent doing some casual birding at my “backyard”. This time, I had a pleasant encounter with a beautiful Long-tailed Shrike, I have not seen one here since 2023.

Long-tailed Shrike @ Bukit Gombak Park
Long-tailed Shrike

Most of the time, it was perched on some small trees at eye level. It didn’t seem to mind my presence too much so I managed to get some decent photos.

Long-tailed Shrike @ Bukit Gombak Park
Long-tailed Shrike

Occasionally, it would dive to the ground to catch an insect if it spots something. But sometimes it would return to it’s perched empty handed.

Long-tailed Shrike @ Bukit Gombak Park
Long-tailed Shrike

After awhile, it took off toward the fenced off area next to the park. It must have came from there in search of food.

Long-tailed Shrike @ Bukit Gombak Park
Long-tailed Shrike

There wasn’t much of anything else to report. There was a curious Sunda Pied Fantail which landed close to me almost like it was checking me out but took off after I took a few photos.

Sunda Pied Fantail @ Bukit Gombak Park
Sunda Pied Fantail

eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S390215003

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