Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore

Saturday 1st of September 2018 and my alarm went off just after 4 o´clock and I was out of bed at 4 thirty something. And I turned on the kettle and I prepared my oatmeal.

I left my room just after 6 o´clock and I was sitting in the taxi a few minutes later. And I was a little bit excited to get to discover the Southern Ridges. I was in Telok Blangah Hill Park, the park in the middle of the Southern Ridges looking for birds back in February.

The Southern Ridges

is a 10-kilometre trail that connects parks along the southern ridge of Singapore. Some of the attractions along this trail include its greenery and the connecting bridges. This project linked up the parks between the Kent Ridge Park and HarbourFront. The idea to link these parks was coined in 2002 by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and it took 2 years to complete and cost S$25.5 million.

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There are 3 parks that are connected to each other: Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill Park and the Kent Ridge Park.

Mount Faber Park
Mount Faber Park is one of the oldest parks in Singapore and a popular tourist destination. The park is connected to Telok Blangah Hill Park by Henderson Waves Bridge. The park consists of such locations as the Marina Deck, Palm Plaza, Jewel Box, and Faber Point.

Telok Blangah Hill Park
It is a 34-hectare park which is a popular place for wedding couples. A series of semi-circular terrace garden located at the top of the park is the Terrace Garden – the main feature of this park.

Kent Ridge Park
Kent Ridge Park is a 47-hectare public park between the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Science Park. Due to its undisturbed habitat and abundant plant life, it is a popular venue for bird-watchers and eco-tourists.

Trails
There are 8 trails at Southern Ridges.

Marang Trail
Marang Trail (Chinese: 玛朗小径)) is 800 metres long and an elevation of 70 metres. It extends from Marang Road, just behind the HarbourFront MRT Station to the cable car station at the Jewel Box on Mount Faber. The trail consists of steps and shaded footpaths through secondary forest.

Faber Trail
Faber Trail (花柏山公园小径)) is a 1-kilometre-long trail going through the Mount Faber Park. It ends at the Henderson Waves. At its peak, it offers panoramic views of the southern part of Singapore and the Southern Islands.

Henderson Waves
Henderson Waves (亨德森波浪桥)) is a 274-metre-long pedestrian bridge. At 36 metres above Henderson Road, it is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It connects Mount Faber Park and Telok Blangah Hill Park. It was designed by IJP Corporation, London, and RSP Architects Planners and Engineers (PTE) ltd Singapore.

The bridge has a wave-form made up of seven undulating curved steel ribs that alternately rise over and under its deck. The curved ribs form alcoves that function as shelters with seats within. Slats of yellow balau wood, an all-weather timber found in Southeast Asia, are used in the decking. The wave-forms are lit with LED lamps at night from 7 pm to 2 am daily. It also was built in 2008 costing £25.5m.

Hilltop Walk
Hilltop Walk (山峰小径) is a 1-kilometre trail which runs through Telok Blangah Hill Park. The trail connects on one end with the Henderson Waves and the other with the Forest Walk leading to Alexandra Arch.

Forest Walk
Forest Walk (丛林小径)) is a 1.3-kilometre-long walkway that cuts through about 50 metres through the secondary forest in Telok Blangah Hill Park and connects to Alexandra Arch. The raised walkway with heights ranging from 3 metres to 18 metres brushes the canopy of trees and offers a bird's-eye view of the forest. The Forest Walk also connects to the Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk (拉柏多自然与海岸径), also leading walkers to the Labrador Park MRT Station and Labrador Park.

Alexandra Arch
Alexandra Arch (亚历山大拱桥)) is an 80-metre-long bridge that features a curved deck and tilted arch like an opened leaf, connecting Alexandra Road, Singapore and Hyderabad Road. It was designed by Buro Happold with LOOK Architects. The Gillman Village, which was a former British military camp in the early 20th century, now houses a mixture of restaurants, pubs and art galleries. Like the Henderson Waves bridge, Alexandra Arch will be lit with colour-changing LED lamps. At the end of the Alexandra Arch, there is a path lined with flowering plants which leads to the HortPark.

Flora Walk & HortPark
Floral Walk is a 300-metre trail which offers a stroll along a path lined with flowering plants. It forms the gateway to HortPark (园艺园林)) – the gardening hub. It is a 23-hectare park Southeast Asia's first one stop shop for gardening-related recreational, educational, research and retail activities in a park setting. Some park highlights include themed gardens as well as outdoor display plots showcasing designs and ideas for home gardening.

Canopy Walk
Canopy Walk (天篷走道)) is a 300-metre trail which links Kent Ridge Park to Reflections at Bukit Chandu – once known as Opium Hill and site of one of the last battles of Singapore in World War II and HortPark. Elevated 16 metres at the centre, Canopy Walk goes through secondary forest with groves of Tembusu and dominant trees of the adinandra belukar. It is also filled with rich wildlife that lives there, such as squirrels, sunbirds, doves, lizards and white-crested laughing thrushes.

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Click HERE for a map over the Southern Ridges. Can come in handy if you decide to explore the National Parks Board (NParks)area. And again, visit National Parks Board (NParks) web page.

An impressive site, as good as the information you find about the parks in New Zealand. Well, maybe not, but I won't be surprised if they had visited the New Zealand web pages before making their web page. Maps and all the information you can ever need. It is good and well worth a visit and I give them 5 stars.

They have made the “Your Guide to the HortPark and the Southern Ridges” and you can read the PDF document by clicking HERE. Useful information if you decide to come to explore the area.

To see the map in a full window click HERE

The driver drops me at the parking lot below Mount Farber at 6 thirty. It is still dark, but I start to walk up the step road towards Mount Faber. It was a long and step hill so it was a very good morning exercise walking up Mount Faber.

I had brought a bottle of water with me, I bought one in the Minimart while waiting for the taxi. It was very hot so I was very glad that I had bought the water.

Mount Faber Park

One of the oldest parks in Singapore, Mount Faber Park is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a host of activities.

Take a cable car from Mount Faber to Sentosa Island and enjoy the stunning view of the horizon from above. Alternatively, you can gaze through the telescopes at one of the many lookout points that are situated at various sides of the ridge for a panoramic view of the southern part of Singapore and the southern islands. Delve into our nation’s natural heritage at Faber Point, the highest point in the park, where a mural wall depicts scenes of local historical events, and where the tree that was planted during the first Tree Planting Day stands.

Mount Faber is covered by a secondary rain forest. The vegetation on the slope helps to stabilise the terrain besides beautifying the park.

The park is part of the Southern Ridges, which also comprises Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve.

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Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
I have to walk up the step hill to reach Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
I have to walk up the step hill to reach Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
I have to walk up the step hill to reach Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from Mount Faber

Mount Faber

Mount Faber, formerly Telok Blangah Hill, is a hill about 105 metres in height, located in the town of Bukit Merah in the Central Region of Singapore. It overlooks the Telok Blangah area, and the western parts of the Central Area. The summit is accessible by Mount Faber Road or Mount Faber Loop via Morse Road, but there are many footpaths or trails leading up the hill.

The main paths are: Marang Trail which leads from Marang Road at the Harbourfront MRT station (Exit D) and the Southern Ridges Park Connector which connects from Telok Blangah Hill Park, Kent Ridge Park and Henderson Waves.

It is a frequent tourist destination, as it provides a panoramic view of the increasingly dense central business district within the Central Area. Its slope includes a tower that is part of the Singapore cable car system that connects to HarbourFront and Sentosa. It is accessible from the HarbourFront MRT Station.

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Reaching the cable car station

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Cable car to Sentosa

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from MA2 Shop @ Hilltop at Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from MA2 Shop @ Hilltop at Mount Faber

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View over Singapore from MA2 Shop @ Hilltop at Mount Faber

I walk along Mount Faber Road and I pass the cable car station. Daylight is breaking and I have a good view over Singapore walking up towards the peak. I reach the MA2 Shop @ Hilltop, and MA2 Shop @ Hilltop sounds like a Minimart with ice cream and snacks. Nut it is just a couple of vending machines that won’t help you if you don´t have cash.

But I have learned that there is always a water dispenser at these shops and this is the reason I have a water bottle with me and I can refill the bottle around the parks. I stop at MA2 Shop @ Hilltop and there is a great view over Singapore.

I leave the MA2 Shop @ Hilltop and I continue towards the peak. I ask for directions towards the Henderson Waves and I can walk on something they called the jungle track or something. I checked out the area and the trail towards the Henderson Waves continued behind the peak.

Well, it was more like the trail started beyond the Faber Peak as I had been walking on the road until the Faber Peak. Anyway, I checked out the area and I found where the trail to Henderson Waves started and I want back to the stairs to the Faber Peak.

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Faber Peak

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Faber Peak

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
View from the Faber Peak

Javan myna, White-vented Myna, Acridotheres javanicus
Javan myna and White-vented Myna on Faber Peak

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Stairs from Faber Peak to the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Stairs from Faber Peak to the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Stairs from Faber Peak to the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Stairs from Faber Peak to the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Mount Faber Park, Southern Ridges
Reaching the foot of Faber Peak and we turn right to the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
And we turn left and we´re on the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
25 meters to the benches and the Henderson Waves

I reach Henderson Waves and I had walked through the Mount Faber Park and only a picture of a Javan myna. I had hear a lot of birds and I had seen a lot of birds, mostly Mynas and Orioles.

But no pictures. Now I will cross Henderson Waves and enter the I was in Telok Blangah Hill Park where I had been back in February.

I satt down on a bench before starting to cross the Henderson Waves. Sipping my water looking at some orioles in the tree tops. And you can hear the orioles all over the park.

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
Crossing the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
Crossing the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
Crossing the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
Crossing the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
Crossing the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
Crossing the Henderson Waves

I crossed the bridge and I was in Telok Blangah Hill Park. I have been here before so I will just cross the park to get to the Canopy Walk that will get me to the HortPark.

Last time I walked the Telok Blangah Green that goes around the Garden Terrace and the top of the Telok Blangah Hill Park.

I had seen quite a few birds last time. But now I wanted to shot across the area to get to the canopy walk. Of course, keeping an eye out for birds.

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Exercise equipment when I come off the Henderson Waves

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Leaving Henderson Waves behind

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Leaving Henderson Waves behind
Turn left when reaching the road - Turn right and walk towards the Telok Blangah Hill and the Terrace Garden


Telok Blangah Hill Park

Indulge in the beauty of the secondary forests at the fringes of Telok Blangah Hill Park by trekking the Forest Walk – a 1.3-kilometre-long elevated walkway that links HortPark to Telok Blangah Hill Park, or get up close and personal with the forest understory vegetation by heading through Earth Trail. Complete your visit to Telok Blangah Hill Park by crossing the Henderson Waves to Mount Faber Park. This 274m long structure is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore, and is frequently visited for its artistic, distinctive wave-like structure consisting of a series of undulating curved 'ribs'.

Another highlight is the Terrace Garden. A popular spot for wedding couples, Terrace Garden consists of a series of semi-circular terraces situated at the top of the park. From here, you will be able to enjoy a breath-taking 360-degree view of Singapore.

Come in the morning or evening, and join the residents of the nearby neighbourhoods for their exercises such as taiqi and jogging. If you are looking for an outdoor picnic, the park is well equipped with picnic tables and shaded by magnificent tall trees such as Eugenia, Alstonia and Rain trees.

Sit back and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and watch the birds, squirrels and butterflies in their natural surroundings.

Aptly themed 'Recapturing the Past Splendour', Telok Blangah Hill Park has a history that few other parks can boast. This park has long been a place of gathering for trading communities since the early nineteenth century. The prosperity of the traders is symbolised by the Alkaff Mansion, an elegant colonial bungalow built by a family of Arab Traders, which used to host grand parties for the social elite.

Telok Blangah Hill Park is part of the Southern Ridges, which also comprises Mount Faber Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve.

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Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Black-napped Oriole

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Walking the Telok Blangah Green towards the Terrace Garden

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Stairs to Terrace Garden - Telok Blangah Green,
drive down on the right hand side and you come back on the left hand side

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Walking the Telok Blangah Green towards the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Walking the Telok Blangah Green towards the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Walking the Telok Blangah Green towards the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Telok Blangah Hill Park, Southern Ridges
Reaching the canopy walk

The Canopy Walk will take me to the HortPark and I will walk along the tree tops all the way. I met a bird watcher at the wetlands yesterday and he showed me a place on the map where there are Blue Magpies, the only ones in Singapore.

Of course, I walked by the place and I didn´t realise it until it was too late. Well, I might come back to have a look another day but I just didn´t had the energy to go back. It was very hot and I wanted to go find somewhere to refill my water bottle.

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
I threw my self out on the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
People are on the move in both directions

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
Sunbird on the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk walking towards HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
Start decending towards the HortPark

Asian Glossy Starling, Aplonis panayensis

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy Walk, Southern Ridges
We can see the HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Alexandra Arch pedestrian bridge, Southern Ridges
Walking across the Alexandra Arch pedestrian bridge, end of the canopy walk


Henderson Waves and Alexandra Arch

Henderson Waves and Alexandra Arch are two key linkages that form part of the Southern Ridges walking trail connecting Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill and Kent Ridge, in the southwestern part of Singapore.

Spanning Henderson Road and Alexandra Road respectively, the two pedestrian bridges have striking designs that make them easy landmarks. Completed in 2008, they are part of the government's plan to enhance the Southern Ridges as a recreational destination.

Description
The 274 m long and 8 mwide Henderson Waves connects Mount Faber to Telok Blangah Hill. It is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore at 36 m above Henderson Road. Its distinctive wave-like structure comes from seven undulating curved “ribs” that alternate above and below the bridge deck, and double up as a shelter for visitors.5

The smaller of the two bridges, Alexandra Arch measures 80 m long and 4 m wide. This steel-and-granite structure is designed to resemble an open fig leaf with its curved deck intersecting an arch that is tilted at a 70-degree angle. It is linked to Henderson Waves via two walkways, the 1 km Hilltop Walk and the 1.3 km Forest Walk. At the other end of the bridge is Floral Walk, which leads to the Horticulture Park, which in turn is linked to Kent Ridge via the Canopy Walk.6

Together, the two bridges and various other walkways provide a seamless link between the three hills of the Southern Ridges. Along the trail, visitors can enjoy impressive views of the city, the harbour and the Southern Islands. The trail also provides an opportunity for visitors to be close to nature, as they walk through some of the most forested areas of Singapore. At night, the two bridges are particularly outstanding as they are lit daily after 7 pm

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HortPark

HortPark, part of the Southern Ridges that comprises Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Park, is a one-stop gardening resource centre that brings together gardening-related, recreational, educational, research and retail activities under one big canopy in a park setting.

It is also a knowledge centre for plants and gardening, providing planting ideas and solutions, and offering a platform for the horticulture industry to share best practices and showcase garden designs, products and services.

Every month, we collaborate with our industry partners and members of various gardening groups to organise gardening activities for the public. School collaborations are also run extensively to initiate gardening awareness and nature appreciation among young children.

Gardeners' Day Out, a monthly event, is an extension of our mass outreach efforts. It provides interactive and fun-filled gardening activities to cultivate the spirit of gardening in everyone. Great plant bargains and offers are also available at our Gardening Bazaar, which is held at every edition of our Gardeners' Day Out.

At HortPark, we also actively promote the recycling mantra, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". If you have any gardening equipment or magazines to give away, do drop them off at HortPark. Other visitors may just find some use for them.

HortPark is popular with gardening enthusiasts, families, and community groups who yearn for a tranquil environment in which to relax, and is frequently visited by visitors who enjoy taking nature walks along the Southern Ridges.

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Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - HortPark, Southern Ridges
Almost at HortPark
100 meters from Alexandra Arch to HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - HortPark, Southern Ridges
Entrance to HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - HortPark, Southern Ridges
Entrance to HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - HortPark, Southern Ridges
HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - HortPark, Southern Ridges
HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - HortPark, Southern Ridges
HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - HortPark, Southern Ridges
Reaching the end of HortPark

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - HortPark, Southern Ridges
A plant nursery (I think) between HortPark and the Kent Ridge Park

I walk through the HortPark, by now I was very hot, thirsty and hungry. And there is a canopy walk to the Kent Ridge park so I knew that I had to walk uphill for quite some distance to get up to the canopy walk. I could see Kent Ridge in front of me and it was a very high hill.

But I refused to give up taking a taxi back to my hotel. I will hike the full length of the Southern Ridges or BUST! So I was continuing up the hill to the canopy walk to the Kent Ridge Park, the second canopy walk for today.

Kent Ridge Park

Kent Ridge Park is a 47-hectare public park located in Kent Ridge, Singapore, between the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Science Park. Due to its undisturbed habitat and abundant plant life, it is a popular venue for bird-watchers and eco-tourists.

During the Second World War, a hill in the park was the site of one of the last and fiercest battles fought by the Malay Regiment against the invading Japanese army, the Battle of Bukit Chandu (also known as the Battle of Pasir Panjang), 12–14 February 1942.

The park was officially opened in 1954, and was gazetted by the National Heritage Board as one of 11 World War II sites in Singapore in 1995. It is one of over 300 parks managed by Singapore's National Parks Board, NParks.

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Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
The walk path winding its way up the hill to the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
The walk path winding its way up the hill to the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
The walk path winding its way up the hill to the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
The walk path winding its way up the hill to the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
The walk path winding its way up the hill to the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
I can see the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Almost at the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
At the last stairs to the canopy walk

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Top of the stairs

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Entrance to the canopy walk

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Entrance to the WW II museum - Reflections at Bukit Chandu

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Reflections at Bukit Chandu - WW II museum

Reflections at Bukit Chandu

Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a World War II centre housed in a restored black and white colonial bungalow close to the former battle site – the Battle of Pasir Panjang, where 1,400 brave soldiers from the Malay Regiment heroically defended the last stand against a 13,000-strong Japanese army.

The centre is a place for visitors to reflect upon Singapore’s heritage of heroism. The presentation, through artefacts, exhibits and multi-media, invites visitors to contemplate about our nation’s war experience and to discover how far Singapore has come as a nation.

Coming up the last stairs to the canopy walk and I was very thirsty. There is a World War II museum and I went inside to see if there was a coffee shop. I entered and I spotted some parasols and I built up my hopes to find a coffee shop. But it turned out to be nothing, but there was a water cooler so I could fill my water bottle.

It was a little disappointing, I really had expected snacks and drinks to be available at the museum. Well, at least I had a full bottle of water when I left for the canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park. And when I'm at the end of Kent Ridge Park I have hiked the Southern Ridge and I will take a taxi back to my hotel and water.

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
A parasol at Reflections at Bukit Chandu

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Water cooler at Reflections at Bukit Chandu

I left the place and I crossed the street (yes, it is possible to get here by taxi) and I was on the canopy walk continuing my Yet another Smiley on www.aladdin.st constitutional towards Kent Ridge Park.

I see Olive-backed Sunbirds while walking towards the park. The Kent Ridge Park canopy walk was not so long, took me a few minutes to complete the walk and I was in the Kent Ridge Park.

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
On the canopy walk to Kent Ridge Park

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Reaching Kent Ridge Park

I reached Kent Ridge Park and I took a seat to let a big group leave. They were doing gymnastics and they were leaving when I came so if we walked together they would have scared the birds. I finished my water and when I was about to leave I discovered a beautiful lizard.

I left and my destination is the “POND” at the Kent Ridge Park. I will take a taxi from there. I walk across the park and when I reach the path down to the pond it is closed because of maintenance. DUCK!!

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
The group is leaving ahead of me

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
A lizard

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Walking towards the path down to the pond

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Reaching the walk path

Birding/ Bird watching in Singapore - Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges
Walk path is closed

I was very disappointed that the walk path was closed. I went down the other side of the ridge and I booked a GRAB taxi and I went to the shopping mall China Town Point next to my hotel.

It is Saturday so I will have my Japanese diner as lunch instead as I expect it to be full tonight and I'm better off sitting in my room tonight.

Yes, I don't like the restaurants in Singapore during the weekends, so much people and all the places are full. So I went for lunch instead and I can have oatmeal in my room tonight.

China Town Point
Japanese lunch

I went back tomy room and I spent 2 hours or so looking at pictures before I booked a taxi and I went to Singapore Botanical Garden. Click HERE to find out if I see any birds.




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คุณพูดภาษาไทยได้ไหม ไม่มีปัญหา ถ้าคุณต้องการไปหน้าถัดไป ให้กดปุ่ม “Next” ข้างบนนี้

Вы говорите по-русски? Просто нажмите синюю кнопку "Next" с левой стороны и Вы моментально переместитесь на следующую страницу!

E ni Svenskar och inte förstår Engelska så ska ni skämmas. J och Björn, med det menar jag inte att alla mina stavfel ska ältas varje gång vi träffas.

Flag of Skåne / Skånska flaggan Well, the flag of Skåne, just a BONUS flag.


                                       

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