Animal Wildlife

An Ashy Tailorbird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore

An Ashy Tailorbird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
Such a cute little bird and it was very busy.

An Ashy Tailorbird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

An Oriental Whip Snake just caught his prey at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore

An Oriental Whip Snake just caught his prey at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
It caught that lizard with a piece of dry leaf and took some time to consume it. It was quite a sight to watch so close, it’s so hard to pick this snake among the green leaves.

An Oriental Whip Snake just caught his prey at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is hanging upside down and twirling to finish its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

A Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is hanging upside down and twirling to finish its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
They like hanging upside down in their nest like bats but shows great agility in twisting and twirling to build the nest. Happy to catch them in action.

A Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is hanging upside down and twirling to finish its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A Hamerkop, “hammer-head” hunter bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

A Hamerkop, "hammer-head” hunter bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
He got slightly big head and not shy at all.

A Hamerkop, “hammer-head” hunter bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

Red-breasted Parakeet (Moustached Parakeet) in a tree cavity, Changi Village, Singapore

Red-breasted Parakeet (Moustached Parakeet) in a tree cavity, Changi Village, Singapore
Red-breasted Parakeet (Moustached Parakeet) in a tree cavity, Changi Village, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · People

A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.

A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.
A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.
Animal Wildlife

Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is stringing up a knot to build its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is  stringing up a knot to build its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
So lovely to see him in action, so swift and flexible in rolling around to make the knots.

Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is stringing up a knot to build its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

Taveta Golden Weaver is beginning to weave a nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

Taveta Golden Weaver is  beginiing to weave a nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
They seem to be highly skilled in weaving intricate nests and they use their full body in twisting the twigs.

Taveta Golden Weaver is beginning to weave a nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · Flowers

An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore

An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore
Birds and flowers dazzle among rain drops, it seemed.

An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore
People

A woman walking her dog at Race Course Road, Farrer Park, Singapore

A woman walking her dog at Race Course Road, Farrer Park, Singapore
Dog preferred to go off the track it seemed but she was tight on the lease.

A woman walking her dog at Race Course Road, Farrer Park, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting on a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore

Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting at a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
He may perhaps see better with his sets of compound lenses, I guess.

Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting on a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · Landscape

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore

A Black-and-white Bulbul (Brachypodius melanoleucos) has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
It looked like a javan myna from afar but has a unique tail and plumage. Beautiful little bird and happy to have a sight of it.

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
People

A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife · Landscape

A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore

A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Herons love still waters and their reflection on it, I guess.

A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · Landscape

A peacock displaying it’s crown feather at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

A peacock diaplaying it's crown feather  at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
A peacock displaying it’s crown feather at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A Grey heron standing one legged and looking out for fishes at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

A Grey heron standing one legged and looking out for fishes at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
A Grey heron standing one legged and looking out for fishes at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A Striated Heron bird looking for fish in a small pond at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

A Striated Heron bird looking for fish in a small pond at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Smallest in Heron family I guess.

A Striated Heron bird looking for fish in a small pond at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
He’s showing off his distinct long neck, I guess.

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

A Yellow-vented Bulbul relaxing on a park bench, at Mount Faber Park, Singapore

A Yellow-vented Bulbul relaxing on a park bench,  at Mount Faber Park, Singapore
A Yellow-vented Bulbul relaxing on a park bench, at Mount Faber Park, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore
The tail was so beautiful as if it’s feathered crown.

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A Yellow Bittern bird amidst the water reeds, Punggol Park, Singapore

A Yellow Bittern bird amidst the water reeds, Punggol Park, Singapore
It can balance itself among the reeds so delicately.

A Yellow Bittern bird amidst the water reeds, Punggol Park, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
It was free ranging inside the park and does have a very thick skin.

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · People

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Cows straying on street is a common sight in Indian streets but this strayed calf caught my attention in a busy street with some emotion.

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

The Malayan Crow butterfly (Euploea camaralzeman malayica) feeding on a Coat Buttons flower (Tridax procumbens) at Pulau Ubin, Singapore

The Malayan Crow butterfly (Euploea camaralzeman malayica) feeding on a Coat Buttons flower (Tridax procumbens) at Pulau Ubin, Singapore
I am learning more about various lives when I photograph them. I can see pollens in the wings of this butterfly.

The Malayan Crow butterfly (Euploea camaralzeman malayica) feeding on a Coat Buttons flower (Tridax procumbens) at Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A juvenile long-tailed macaque groomed by an adult, at Pulau Ubin, Singapore

A juvenile long-tailed macaque groomed by an adult, at Pulau Ubin, Singapore
They are quite at ease in their natural habitat, and socializing among themselves.

A juvenile long-tailed macaque groomed by an adult, at Pulau Ubin, Singapore