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Bird Watching and Beach Combing in Changi - Changi Beach Park

Burung kakak tua,
hinggap di jendela,
nenek sudah tua,
giginya tinggal dua,

let-trum, let-trum, let-trum hoo la la (3x)
burung kakak tua

(English Translation)
Old Sister Bird
Perched on the window sill
Grandma is now quite old
Of her teeth, only two remain

let-trum, let-trum, let-trum hoo la la (3x)
Old Sis-ter Birrrrd!

(Lyrics, kindly remembered by ladyleo0408)

Ask any local and he'll tell you that Changi Village is a haven for parrots. Of course, when I think of parrots, I think of the old nursery rhyme that my grandma loved to sing. Burung Ka Ka Tua is the local name for parrot and sometimes a name to label a talkative person. Since I love these parrots and I love this song, Here's a slideshow for the parrots that I photographed in Changi Village. It has the Tanimbar Corellas, Yellow-Crested Cockatoos, Red Breasted Parakeets in it.

Intro Updated Jan 25, 2007
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Collared Kingfisher Things to Do (6)

A simple afternoon in Changi Village can yield a couple of lifers and a decent list of birds. I was here this afternoon... more travel advice

File pix - Hornbills spotted in Changi Village - Changi Beach Park

Oriental pied hornbill Things to Do (6)

(Anthracoceros albirostris) (Malaysian Pied Hornbill) Today is a first for me. I actually spotted a pair of Oriental... more travel advice

Beach Combing in Changi - Changi Beach Park

Beach Combing in Changi Things to Do (6)

Do you know that the natural shore lines of Singapore have a diverse ecosystem? Of course, when I mention natural, I'm... more travel advice

Red Breasted Parakeet Looking for Nasi Lemak - Changi Beach Park

Red-breasted Parakeet Things to Do (6)

I think you'd be as surprised as I am when I tell you that you can spot this exotic species of birds in Changi Village!... more travel advice

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y_lyn Sep 1, 2007 at 5:35 AM

Just came back from Changi Beach but didnt get to see any interesting marine life like anemone :(
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JLBG Jun 9, 2007 at 10:33 PM

For those living far away, the name of Singapore evocates a large city with skyscrapers and certainly not a birds' watcher paradise! A beautiful page with superb photos!
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robertgaz Feb 1, 2007 at 9:21 PM

Hiya Glen... I see you have a couple of my Aussie mates here... the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo :~)
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bike_packer Sep 29, 2006 at 9:01 PM

you got to really zoom to get those beautiful bird pics, glen. btw, my kids wont ever forget their great time at jurong bird park on that enclosed aviary when we visited singapore. lot of colorful birds.
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icunme Apr 26, 2006 at 2:18 PM

Terrific photos here - will return again. Looking for your underwater pix ?? Ciao, Carol
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muddybok Apr 20, 2006 at 8:12 PM

Smashing baby, this is the kind of Powers chicken that i am talking about. The Brown-necked Raven's mum was (pigeon) rape victim by common raven. Just kidding. ;->
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Jim_Eliason Apr 17, 2006 at 4:45 PM

good page Glen! Guess I have a whole other part of SG to explore when I return!
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Nemorino Apr 10, 2006 at 2:39 AM

You really seem to be getting serious about this birdwatching hobby! Nice photos on your tips and travelogues.
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aussiejen Apr 4, 2006 at 4:55 AM

I'll have to check this out next time I'm in Singapore : )
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bkoon Mar 30, 2006 at 5:57 AM

Did you try the famous nasi lemak and Charlie's corner's fish and chips? I am thinking about food again, esp after my detox. Gees.