Migratory birds at Bidadari Park

School hols are great. No homework and lots of birding. Even better, the month of November is special because lots of birds pass through Singapore from the North . Simply awesome!

Today, Dad drove by Bidadari park for a spot of birding. The thing about birdwatching in Singapore is that it takes so much more skill and patience. In the US, raptors perch on bare branches, roadside fences and highway telephone poles. In Singapore, birds hide inside the dense foliage. Tough!

When our eyes finally got used to spying birds fluttering about, great treats awaited us.

Indian Cuckoo

 We couldn't believe our luck spotting the Indian Cuckoo. This is an unusual migrant in Singapore.
So, imagine our amazement when we spotted the next bird.....!!!

Hudgson's Hawk Cuckoo

It posed for us and even flew from branch to branch, playing with us!

 This cool birdie hails from India, visiting Singapore only in November. I love migratory season!!

White-throated Kingfisher

This noisy little guy is so handsome. He's a resident, not a migrant but I put it here because I love its colours.
But my star lifer soon appeared....

Ruddy Kingfisher!!!!!

This is a really special Kingfisher, so we were super excited. So were the dozens of photographers there. I just wished they wouldn't use their flashbulbs and scare the poor little guy :(

Next week, we go raptor watching. I can't wait!