More than cloud and sky

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Booted eagle spotted at Seletar By courtesy of www.flickr.com
Booted eagle spotted at Seletar
By courtesy of http://www.flickr.com

According to a local article written by photographic journalist, Lee Tian QI (李天锜), about 30 numbers of birds of prey transited through Singapore as migrant in September.

Chinese Goshhawk spotted at Seletar. By courtesy of www.5b.biglobe.ne.jb
Chinese Goshhawk spotted at Seletar.
By courtesy of http://www.5b.biglobe.ne.jb

They flew all the way from Northern Hemisphere to Southern Hemisphere, some stay for 1 or 2 days, while some stay up for a few months.

Crested Honey-buzzard spotted at Seletar. By courtesy of wildlife.site88.net
Crested Honey-buzzard spotted at Seletar.
By courtesy of wildlife.site88.net

During the stay, the birds frequently visited Sungei Buloh, Seletar, Changi and Jurong Lake, where most of the wetland and mangrove are.  While others look for footprints, the avid interest of Lee prompts him to hunt for ‘birdprints’.

He had experienced witnessing a Japanese Sparrow Hawk chasing a group of birds.

Eastern Marsh Harrier spotted at Changi. By courtesy of ibc.lynxeds.com
Eastern Marsh Harrier spotted at Changi.
By courtesy of ibc.lynxeds.com

I thanked him for the great discovery and generously sharing this information with us.  Ever since reading the article, it is not just sky and cloud appearing in my eyes whenever I looked up to the sky.

Japanese Sparrow Hawk spotted at Lorong Halus Wetland. By courtesy of birdgroupsingapore
Japanese Sparrow Hawk spotted at Lorong Halus Wetland.
By courtesy of birdgroupsingapore

There are more things beyond that.  I believe this is what the writer is trying to tell us.  There is certainly something to look for on this little red dot.

16 thoughts on “More than cloud and sky

    angelasommers said:
    June 22, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Thank you – I so enjoyed this! I love birds of prey – they are so beautiful!

      Sydney Fong responded:
      June 24, 2013 at 11:46 am

      Im glad you love it, thank you! 🙂

    Tanveer Rauf said:
    June 22, 2013 at 11:33 am

    very beautiful. the birds show the real feeling of pride of independence 🙂

    cindy knoke said:
    June 22, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Just gorgeous Sydney!

    Long Life Cats and Dogs said:
    June 22, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Such incredible shots of such fantastically beautiful birds. I love bird watching. It makes any time spent outdoors that much more interesting.

      Sydney Fong responded:
      June 24, 2013 at 11:48 am

      Yes, especially when I saw birds visting my house, is lovely! 🙂

    Patty B said:
    June 23, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Awesome pictures!

    weaselwiththecam said:
    June 23, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    They are so majestic. Great pics.

      Sydney Fong responded:
      June 24, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Thank you, love you face! 🙂

    likeitiz said:
    June 24, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    They are beautiful, Sydney.

    Btw, how are you doing with all the smoke and fires from your neighbor countries? Hope you’re ok.

      Sydney Fong responded:
      June 24, 2013 at 11:57 pm

      I did nothing, I didn’t wear any mask and life still go on the same as it is!
      The hazY song I wrote, it reflects the fun side of me! Hope no offensive to others! 😉

    Sangeeta said:
    June 24, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Amazing pictures !!

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