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In Pictures: Natural beauty at Kranji Marshes
The 56.8ha Kranji Marshes opened its doors on Monday (Feb 1). The marshlands is home to some 170 species of birds and include some impressive features like a 10m tall lookout tower. Take a tour of the area with our gallery below.
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Feb 01, 2016, 02:50 PM
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Feb 01, 2016, 12:20 PM
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View of Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Map detailing the features at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Aerial view of Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Aerial view of the Raptor Tower at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Lapwing Hide at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Kingfisher Burrow at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Kranji Gate at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Moorhen Blind at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
A floating excavator dredging vegetation at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Woodpecker Shelter at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Raptor Tower at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Reed Crossing at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Woodlands trail at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: URA
Woodlands trail with stepping stones installed.
PHOTO: URA
Signature bird species: Purple Swamphen.
PHOTO: LEE TIAH KHEE
Signature bird species: Red-wattled Lapwing.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Signature bird species: Grey-headed Fish Eagle.
PHOTO: SOLOMON ANTHONY
Signature bird species: Blue-eared Kingfisher.
PHOTO: LEE TIAH KHEE
Signature bird species: Lesser Whistling Duck.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Signature bird species: Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot.
PHOTO: LEE TIAH KHEE
Signature bird species: Baya Weaver.
PHOTO: LEE TIAH KHEE
Signature bird species: Black-browned Reed Warbler.
PHOTO: LEE TIAH KHEE
Signature bird species: Blue-throated Bee-eater.
PHOTO: SOLOMON ANTHONY
Signature bird species: Yellow Bittern.
PHOTO: DAVID TAN
Signature bird species: Common Flameback.
PHOTO: LEE TIAH KHEE
Signature bird species: Common Moorhen.
PHOTO: LEE TIAH KHEE
Restoration efforts: Intermediate Egret foraging among aquatic plants.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Restoration efforts: Common Kingfisher on a perch.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Restoration efforts: Red-wattled Lapwings at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Restoration efforts: Rescued Red-wattled Lapwings chicks.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Restoration efforts: Red-wattled Lapwings released at Kranji Marshes.
PHOTO: NPARKS
Visitors to the new 56.8 ha Kranji Marshes can climb the 10 metre tall Raptor Tower for a bird's eye view of the marshes.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
Visitors to the new 56.8 ha Kranji Marshes can climb the 10 metre tall Raptor Tower for a bird's eye view of the marshes.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
Visitors to the new 56.8 ha Kranji Marshes can climb the 10 metre tall Raptor Tower for a bird's eye view of the marshes.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
Nature lovers can choose from the many observation shelters in Kranji marshes to spot wildlife and some 170 species of birds. Here, some students take time off to spot wildlife at the Moorhen Blind.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
Nature lovers can choose from the many observation shelters in Kranji marshes to spot wildlife and some 170 species of birds. Here, some students take time off to spot wildlife at the Moorhen Blind.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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