5987. Oriental White-eye songbird

 

 

The Mata Puteh, or Oriental White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), is a small, popular songbird known for its distinctive white eye-ring, bright yellow-green plumage, and powerful, percussive song. Native to Southeast Asia, it is commonly kept as a caged pet in Singapore and Malaysia for its vocal abilities.

 

Canon R5 300mm, 1/400 sec, f/16, ISO 3200

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 Canon R5 75mm, 1/100 sec, f/16, ISO 640

 

 

SINGAPORE - 27 APR 2026: 9.42am. The Toa Payoh Bird Pavilion is located at Block 93 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh. Enthusiasts hang and display songbirds like Jambuls, Oriental White-Eyes. It is located near a coffeeshop. The pavilion was reopened in January 2024, after being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

 The Toa Payoh Bird Pavilion is located at

• Location: 93 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310093.
• Best Time to Visit: Mornings on weekends and public holidays, when the pavilion is busiest.
• Experience: Listen to, observe birds in, and socialize with bird enthusiasts. It is located near a coffeeshop.
• Upgrading: The area around Block 93 has undergone renovations to serve residents and bird enthusiasts better.
• Availability: As of Jan 2024, the pavilion was reopened after being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. [1, 2, 3, 4]

5986. Grandmother pulls a wagon

 

 

26 Apr 2026. 10.30am.

A grandmother pulls her 6-year-old grand-daughter on a wagon
at the Bird Paradise on 26 April 2026

5985. Pei Chun Public School

 

29 Apr 2026. 2.15pm

Canon R5, 105mm, 1/160 sec, f/16, iso 500

 

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5984. rose-ringed parakeet in Lentor Loop. 75-300mm lens

 

 

 SINGAPORE - 1 MAY 2026: 8.37am. Lentor Loop. The Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) has bright yellowish-green plumage, a long slender tail, red upper bill with a black tip. It feeds mainly in trees, consuming fruits, berries, nuts and seeds.

 

Canon R5 300mm, 1/1000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200 

 

 

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1 May 2026: 8.37am. peeled pod to eat seeds. 

 Canon R5 300mm, 1/1000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200 

5983. Black-bellied whistling ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis)

Canon R5 300mm., 1/400 sec, f/16, iso 640
26 Apr 2026. 11.12am. Bird Paradise

5982. Roseate Spoonbill and American Flamingo

 

 

 

 SINGAPORE - 26 APR 2026: 11am. The Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is a social wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family, Threskiornithidae. It has a grey spatula-like bill, white neck, back and breast with a tuft of pink feathers in the center. The American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a large species of flamingo native to the West Indies, northern South America. It has reddish-pink plumage.

The roseate spoonbill forages in murky waters. It seeps its spatula-shaped bill side to side to sift through the shallow water for shrimps, crabs and fish. 

Bird Paradise

26 Apr 2026. 10.56am

Canon R5 170mm, 1/200 sec, f/16, iso 640

 

 

5891. Plantain squirrels in YCKC

 

 

SINGAPORE: 30 APR 2026: 8.14am. YCKC forest. I was walking along the quiet stretch of the road, opposite the river bank. Suddenly, a noise rustle in front of me. This Plantain Squirrel hopped up the tree trunk.   

Plantain Squirrels (Callosciurus notatus) are one of the most common native mammals in Singapore, alongside the Long-tailed Macaque. They have an orange belly with black and white stripes on their sides, which differentiates them from the less common Slender Squirrel.

 Canon R5, 105mm, 1/125 sec, f/16, ISO 12800. AV mode

 

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5890. Rule of thirds in photography. Tanjong Jara Beach

 

 

 Tanjong Jara Beach, Malaysia28 Apr 2026. 9.45amiPhone 14 Plus. Jason SingPut horizon at the lower 1/3 of grid (this image)The rule of thirds divides an image into a 3x3 grid using two vertical and two horizontal lines, creating four intersecting "power points." Placing key subjects along these lines or at the intersections creates more balanced, engaging, and less static compositions than centering subjects, effectively using negative space.

 

 

 

5889. Tanjung Jara Beach, Malaysia. iPhone 14 Plus. Jason Sing

 

Tanjung Jara Beach, located in Dungun, Terengganu on Malaysia's east coast, is a stunning, tranquil stretch of golden sand facing the South China Sea. It is most famous for its pristine, serene environment, primarily managed by the luxury Tanjong Jara Resort, which offers a romantic, 17th-century Malay palace-styled getaway, ideal for relaxing, swimming, and experiencing nature. 

Key Features and Activities:

• Secluded Beachfront: Known for its quiet, uncrowded atmosphere with, soft sand and palm trees.
• Tanjong Jara Resort: A luxury, award-winning resort that spans the beach, designed to reflect local culture with wooden structures.
• Activities: The area is popular for snorkeling, diving (specifically to nearby Tenggol Island), and visiting the resort's own turtle hatchery.
• Dining & Relaxation: Offers romantic beach dining under the stars and an award-winning spa, Spa Village Tanjong Jara.
• Location: Located at Batu 8, Off Jalan Dungun, easily accessed from Dungun town. 

Best Time to Visit:
The best time to enjoy Tanjung Jara beach is generally between March and September, during the dry season on the east coast, to avoid the monsoon season which brings rough seas. 

5888. India. sugarcane juice vending machine

 A mobile sugarcane juice-vending machine often referred to as “desi jugaad” in India. It uses a roller system powered by a generator to crush sugarcane and extract juice in public spaces. Street vending.