From Pulau Ubin springs hope for birds once extinct here

Forest restoration, wildlife conservation efforts have helped bring species back

The location of Pulau Ubin (foreground) between mainland Singapore and Malaysia (across the strait) means that the island can welcome wildlife from either side of the Causeway. Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have be
The location of Pulau Ubin (foreground) between mainland Singapore and Malaysia (across the strait) means that the island can welcome wildlife from either side of the Causeway. ST FILE PHOTO
The location of Pulau Ubin (foreground) between mainland Singapore and Malaysia (across the strait) means that the island can welcome wildlife from either side of the Causeway. Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have be
Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have been sighted on Pulau Ubin in recent years include the green broadbill (above), black-and-red broadbill, barred eagle-owl, buff-rumped woodpecker and oriental pied hornbill. PHOTO: KEN TAN
The location of Pulau Ubin (foreground) between mainland Singapore and Malaysia (across the strait) means that the island can welcome wildlife from either side of the Causeway. Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have be
Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have been sighted on Pulau Ubin in recent years include the green broadbill, black-and-red broadbill (above), barred eagle-owl, buff-rumped woodpecker and oriental pied hornbill. PHOTO: JACKY SOH
The location of Pulau Ubin (foreground) between mainland Singapore and Malaysia (across the strait) means that the island can welcome wildlife from either side of the Causeway. Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have be
Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have been sighted on Pulau Ubin in recent years include the green broadbill, black-and-red broadbill, barred eagle-owl (above), buff-rumped woodpecker and oriental pied hornbill. PHOTO: ALAN TAN
The location of Pulau Ubin (foreground) between mainland Singapore and Malaysia (across the strait) means that the island can welcome wildlife from either side of the Causeway. Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have be
Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have been sighted on Pulau Ubin in recent years include the green broadbill, black-and-red broadbill, barred eagle-owl, buff-rumped woodpecker (above) and oriental pied hornbill. PHOTO: DILLEN NG
The location of Pulau Ubin (foreground) between mainland Singapore and Malaysia (across the strait) means that the island can welcome wildlife from either side of the Causeway. Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have be
Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have been sighted on Pulau Ubin in recent years include the green broadbill, black-and-red broadbill, barred eagle-owl, buff-rumped woodpecker and oriental pied hornbill (above). ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
Audrey Tan
Science and Environment Correspondent
Updated
Jul 05, 2021, 05:00 AM
Published
Jul 05, 2021, 05:00 AM
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Birdwatchers are all aflutter about the recent sighting of a bird that was once extinct in Singapore, with many enthusiasts flocking to the offshore island of Pulau Ubin for a glimpse of the green broadbill.

The bird, so called for its highlighter-green plumage, was spotted on the rustic island on June 27, said Mr Lim Liang Jim, group director for conservation at the National Parks Board (NParks).

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 05, 2021, with the headline From Pulau Ubin springs hope for birds once extinct here. Subscribe

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