Singapore Wilderness Sungei Buloh

Back in Singapore with a Day off,
Time to explore,
New camera has helped to make me poor,
Sungei Buloh is close to our door.
Yeah Right!

This is a treasured wetland on the northern tip of Singapore.
It is visited by a variety of migratory birds.
Across the waters we could see Johor Baru, Malaysia can be seen.

The park is well maintained and there are many hides to observe the birdlife from,
Along the pathways there are many interesting living things to keep one amused.
The tower gives a good view over the very tidal ponds.

So many different varieties of Egret,

Wading through waters that are spilling with life.
A great way for a boy from the bush to charge his batteries.

The monitor lizards along the pathways are enormous,
This fellow was close to 2 metres from head to tail,
We gave him the right of way.

During lunch at the cafe a troup of otters arrived,
They caused amongst the Koi in the pond,
Eventually departing with their catch,
A solid Koi about 60 cm long.

Bugs, Butterflies and grasshoppers are always,

Bigger, Bolder and Brighter,
In the tropics.

A snake story
This snake also dropped in to the cafe for lunch.
He was on the handrail right next to one of the tables.
The couple seated at the table noticed hime halfway through their lunch.
After they left and the otters were performing the cafe worker came over,
She nearly placed her hand on top of the snake.
I warned her, she screeched with fright.
The snake lept up and into the water to swim to safety.
Such a small snake that was pencil thin, could leap a long way.
Beware of sleeping snakes, they spring to life very quickly indeed.

As we left midafternoon we noticed a familiar beasty,
A wasp, strangely Ruthy didn't stop too take a photo.
Remember they are bigger, bolder and brighter.

Our impression of Sungei Buloh.

Great place to see nature in the wild on Singapore Island.
We will go back again.
By the way the new camera, EOS 500D, is good too!