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Birds

Noisy humans harm birds and affect breeding success: Study

The research found that birds living in urban areas tended to have higher levels of stress hormones than those outside of cities.
The research found that birds living in urban areas tended to have higher levels of stress hormones than those outside of cities.

2 mynahs found stuck in rat glue traps in Woodlands under care of ACRES

Acres CEO Mr Kalai said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.
Acres CEO Mr Kalai said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.

Water bird numbers fall sharply across Nepal

Bar-headed geese on the Banganga River in Kapilvastu district.
Bar-headed geese on the Banganga River in Kapilvastu district.

Bird rescued after being caught by fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir

A bird was caught on a fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir on Feb 1.
A bird was caught on a fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir on Feb 1.

$500 fine for man who tampered with bird trap, disrupting operation to manage crow population

On Jan 27, Tan See Chee, 77, was fined $500 after he pleaded guilty to a mischief charge.
On Jan 27, Tan See Chee, 77, was fined $500 after he pleaded guilty to a mischief charge.

‘It was a sight to behold’: Rare sighting of Eurasian hoopoe in Tanjong Katong excites birdwatchers

The Eurasian hoopoe (left) seen inside a house along Branksome Road on Jan 20.
The Eurasian hoopoe (left) seen inside a house along Branksome Road on Jan 20.

Himalayan vulture rescued by ACRES dies after condition deteriorated quickly

The vulture was rescued by ACRES on Jan 11 and died after its condition deteriorated quickly.
The vulture was rescued by ACRES on Jan 11 and died after its condition deteriorated quickly.

Finding Joy

The wonder brought by a wild, winged visitor

llfalcon - Falcon.
ST PHOTO: LINETTE LAI
llfalcon - Falcon.
ST PHOTO: LINETTE LAI

Bird poo fails to take shine off Loh Kean Yew’s win at India Open

National badminton star Loh Kean Yew at the Thammasat University Gymnasium during the Thailand Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, on Dec 7, 2025.
National badminton star Loh Kean Yew at the Thammasat University Gymnasium during the Thailand Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, on Dec 7, 2025.

Himalayan vulture stranded on ECP rescued by ACRES

A three-member ACRES rescue team attended and safely rescued the vulture, which had wandered onto the ECP and also earlier found itself stranded in a canal
A three-member ACRES rescue team attended and safely rescued the vulture, which had wandered onto the ECP and also earlier found itself stranded in a canal

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.