10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2015

With almost 1200 species of birds in the Capital Region, the house and roof steadily filled with Egyptian Vultures, Barn Owls, Hornbills, Black Ibis, Cattle Egrets, Steppe Eagles , a multitude of songbirds and pigeons , as well as the occasional cobra or palm squirrel. We will not give up,” says Nadeem. “It

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Wildlife Rehabilitation India Rescue Wounded 263

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2020

Cattle Egrets using public transport. Not too many raptors, but at least an African Fish Eagle. Taking a bath …. And drying on a giraffe with your friends. What a life. Kingfishers – the poor man`s Pittas? African Pygmy Kingfisher. Brown-hooded Kingfisher. Some gorgeous looking smaller birds such as. Jameson`s Firefinch ….

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South Africa Giraffes Africa Birds 240

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2019

As with anywhere in Singapore, it is easy to access by public transport. Despite the area being an industrial park there are some great birding opportunities to be had at Changi Business Park and it is definitely worth a visit. The post Birding the Changi Business Park-Singapore appeared first on 10,000 Birds.

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Singapore Zebras Transported Cattle 113

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2013

Taxi v SMRT – The SMRT is the excellent, clean, safe, reliable, cheap transport system of Singapore. There is always the chance of an over-flying raptor with Brahminy Kite and White-bellied Sea-eagle commonly seen. If you don’t get to spend it, you can use it on board, or change it back later. Spotted Wood-owl.

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Singapore Woodpeckers Parrots Zebras 167

10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2019

Arriving in Singapore we soon collected our bags and got ourselves a NETS card for travel on public transport and to also use in supermarkets. The train system is fast and efficient and was our primary mode of transport. Due to the fact it was not yet 07:45am it was a S$1.09 There was something “not right” about it.

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Singapore Transported Boars Malaysia 116

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2017

On other occasions we would encounter numerous caravans being towed or large trucks up to 54 metres long transporting fuel or cattle and we would wisely leave the bitumen if it was not a full width road and let the larger vehicles pass. Cattle can be anywhere! Of course another danger is the presence of snakes and crocodiles!

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Australia Kangaroos Cattle Reptiles 100