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This
small resident warbler stays within the long grass, hops from one grass stalk
to another and frequently stands at the end of the tall stalks looking around
or singing. It is also found at the back mangrove, roadside scrub and
agricultural farmland. Usually heard singing with a distinctive and sudden
"chip cheerere-up", it also gives out a
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It is important to keep track of the population in order
to detect any change and periods of migration. The season for the wader
census starts when the migratory shorebirds arrive on the mudflats in the
Park from September to April every year. A total of 29 species, mainly
belonging to the families of Scolopacidae
(Sandpipers and others) and Charadriidae (Plovers)
have been recorded in the Park since 1992. Table: Comparison of Wader Population Count
in Sungei Buloh
(Sources: Rose and
Scott 1994; Asian Wetland Bureau; Lopez and Mundkur
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For
first time visitors, we would take extra effort to brief them on the Park
attractions and their whereabouts. A 10-minute slide show that introduces the
Park and its flora and fauna will be arranged for them before they enter the
Reserve proper.
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Don't be surprised if you are stopped and congratulated as you enter the
Park. Wouldn't it be nice to be presented with a gift pack to mark the turn
of a century? |
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