The female Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital's Botanic Garden.
12 January 2026. 4.09pm
Canon R5, 210mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 5000
The female's pattern appearance is in stark contrast to the male's entirely glossy black plumage.
[12:27, 17/01/2026] Dr David Sing: Good afternoon. This bird appeared twice on the same tree to give me a 2nd chance to take her photo.
[12:27, 17/01/2026] Dr David Sing: The female Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital's Botanic Garden.
12 January 2026. 4.09pm
Canon R5, 210mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 5000. tv mode.
The female's pattern appearance is in stark contrast to the male's entirely glossy black plumage
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12 January 2026. 4.15pm
Canon R5, 250mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 10000. tv mode.
WILDLIFE SINGAPORE STORIES - Video - Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow). SECOND CHANCES.
Wild birds rarely linger for more than 60 seconds and present a full-body view prized by photographers.
This case is named SECOND CHANCES for the following reasons:
On 12 January 2026, I visited my hospitalised wife at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH). In the afternoon,
I tried my luck taking the few wild birds at KTPH. A large spotted bird appeared hidden inside
the leaves of the trees inside the small Botanic Gardens opposite the Kopitiam food court.
It was difficult to take a full-body view of the female Asian Koel hidden inside the leaves
The bird stayed less a minute perched among the leaves. I was happy to get a full-body view. Almost full body!
The bird re-appeared later for me to take another photo some minutes later. Hence you can see my two photos.
In real life, one may get a second chance, but one must be prepared to receive it. For a photographer, he must have his camera at hand!
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