An infamous human commensal first introduced to Singapore through trading ships. A large bird with black face and wings, contrast wiht grey mantle, neck and breast. The species is native to Indian subcontinent and Myanmar but are now present all over the world.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

Kranji Dam, 6 Dec 2024

f6.3 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, 190XPROB/WH-200II

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 23 Jul 2022

f10 1/500  @600mm, TC 1.4x, ISO 1600, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 15 Jan 2024

f5.6 1/1250. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 7 Jul 2022

f11 1/1600. @600mm, TC 1.4x, ISO 2500, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 11 Feb 2023

f7.1 1/1600. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 28 Nov 2022

f8 1/1250. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

With Tripod Fish, 14 Dec 2022

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve,

f5.6 1/1600. ISO 3200, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 1 Dec 2023

f5.6 1/1600. ISO 3200, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

With Tripod Fish,

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 14 Dec 2022

f5.6 1/1600. ISO 3200, GM600. TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 26 Feb 2023

f7.1 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM600. TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 26 Feb 2023

f7.1 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM600. TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 20 Mar 2023

f5.6 1/2000. ISO 3200, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 18 Jun 2024

f5.6 1/3200. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 20 Mar 2023

f8 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 4 Dec 2023

f5.6 1/4000. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 8 Jun 2023

f5.6 1/2500. ISO 4000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 12 Mar 2023

f6.3 1/2500. ISO 2000, GM600. TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Swallowing Fish Eye Ball, Woodlands Waterfront, 28 Apr 2023

f6.3 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 28 Apr 2023

f7.1 1/2500. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 3 Aug 2023

f5.6 1/1250 ISO 6400, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 3 Aug 2023

f5.6 1/1000 ISO 4000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 24 Aug 2024

f5.6 1/1250. ISO 3200, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II

 

Failed 'dive', Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 3 Aug 2023

f5.6 1/1600 ISO 3200, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 26 Sept 2023

f8 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM 600  TC 1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

A badly injured House Crow

Woodlands Waterfront, 26 Feb 2023

f5.6 1/2000. ISO 4000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 8 Mar 2023

f8 1/2500. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 20 May 2023

f5.6 1/3200. ISO 4000, GM600. TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 15 Sept 2023

f6.3 1/2500. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 19 Jan 2024

f5.6 1/2500. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large-billed Crow

A large crow with a massive thickset bill. Plumage entirely black with purple sheen. Head profile different from House Crow, showing steep forehead and long bill with arched upper mandible. In flight, tail appears slightly wedge-shaped, while wings appear fingered.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

Woodlands Waterfront, 14 Jan 2023

f5.6 1/640. ISO 1600, GM600. TC 1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 12 Mar 2023     

f5.6 1/2000. ISO 2000, GM600. TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1

 

 

Woodlands Waterfront, 23 May 2023

 f5.6 1/2500. ISO 3200, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1