| July-Sep 2009 AT A GLANCE | |
| Rifle Range to Zhenghua Park Ramble | |
| Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research | Jul 25 |
| Birdwatching at the Botanic Gardens | Jul 25 |
| NSS Kids’ Fun with Colourful Crabs at Chek Jawa | Jul 26 |
| The Joys of Dipterocarps Part IV | Jul 26 |
| Pulau Ubin Ramble | Aug 22 |
| Plant Walk at Upper Seletar Reservoir Park | Aug 22 |
| Birdwatching at Bukit Brown | Aug 23 |
| Debate and Public Forum on Sharks and Shark’s Fin | Aug 28 |
| International Coastal Clean-up Singapore 2009 | Sep 5 |
| 6th Fall Migration Bird Census | Sep 6 |
APF: Click here to download the All Purpose Form (APF) | |
TRIPS ABROAD ORGANISED BY NSS MEMBERS | |
| 2D/1N Sedili Kechil Nature Trip | 18 to 19 Jul |
| 3D/2N Kuala Selangor Nature Trip | 14 to 16 Aug |
| 4D/3N Endau Rompin Nature Park with Raja | 5 to 8 Sep |
NON-NSS ACTIVITIES For events organised by other nature-related organisations in Singapore, we suggest using Wild Singapore (www.wildsingapore.com) and its news subscription service. | |
Activities open to the public are specifically indicated as such. For other events, you may become a member using the membership form or register with the Nature Society representative at any official Nature Society event.For more details,
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State of Singapore 's Wild Birds and Bird Habitats : Results of the
Annual Bird Census 1996-2005
May 23, 2009
Edited by Lim Kim Chuah and Lim Kim Seng . This book contains the
results of the second decade of the 24-year old Annual Bird Census,
conducted by NSS since 1986. Trends of the 33 sites counted and 220 bird
species and 43 families recorded are also provided.
The Avifauna of Singapore
May 23, 2009
Written by Lim Kim Seng , with colour photos from well known bird
photographer Jimmy Chew and over 100 line drawings from bird artist and birder, Yong Ding Li.
This book condenses data from Singapore Avifauna, the Bird Group's
newsletter, and other known published and unpublished sources, to
provide a complete summary of the status, distribution, breeding
seasonality, migration patterns, conservation and museum collections of
every wild bird known to have occurred within its territory since
records began in the 19th Century.
Both books are now available off the shelf from Nature’s Niche@Orchidville and Sentosa Nature Shop.
Read the Draft Blue Plan and give us your feedback
April 23, 2009
Intertidal and coral reef habitats are an important part of our
heritage. They are accessible, beautiful, and full of wondrous marine
biodiversity. The Draft Blue Plan is a proposal to the Government and
people of Singapore from members and organizations that formed the
"International Year of the Reef (IYOR) 2008 Singapore", interested
members of civil society concerned about the conservation and
management of Singapore’s coral reef heritage.
Contributions and advice from leading marine biologists in Singapore
have been incorporated into the Blue Plan, which was released on 23
April 2009. Members of the public can download a copy ot the Draft
Blue Plan (pdf 2.1 MB) and provide feedback on it . Please send feedback on the
Blue Plan before 14 May 2009 to: blueplan.singapore@gmail.com.
The Blue Plan will be presented to the Government with the collated and
edited comments in late May 2009.
Please note that blueplan.singapore@gmail.com is designed to receive
emails only. Unfortunately, due to human resource constraints, the
Blue Plan Committee will be unable to respond to queries. Every
opinion/comment will be given due consideration, but it might not be
possible to include them all into the final Blue Plan because of
editorial considerations. Please contact the Marine Conservation
Organisations listed in Annexes B & C of the Draft Blue Plan if you
are keen to find out more about the wide range of activites and
programmes that are being organised. The Blue Plan Committee looks
forward to hearing from you.
>> Draft Blue Plan (pdf 2.1 MB)
Singapore Red Data Book Second Edition Out!
First produced in 1994, the Singapore Red Data Book has become an indispensable reference
for the conservation efforts of governmental and non-governmental organisations.
It is also a valuable resource for students and researchers of Singapores biodiversity.
A collaborative product of NSS, NUS & Nparks,
this new edition, updated and expanded, is even more relevant and authoritative
with a wide range of expert contributors and vibrant images of the threatened species.
As the world becomes increasingly concerned over the effects of climate change
and its impact on the future of our natural environment,
this book will galvanize more people towards nature conservation
and play a key role in shaping the long term future of Singapore's biodiversity.
Available at NSS Office & at Nature Niche.
Price: $20 excluding GST.
Sponsored by SHELL.
Announcing the results of the 25th Singapore Bird Race 2008:
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Bird of the day goes to Tikling for the Large Hawk-cuckoo.
Congratulations to all winners and participants.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Swarovski Optik (Cathay Photo) and EcoSports Int'l (ExOfficio-Concept store).
Cheers
Kenneth Kee
Co-Arbitrator (with Morten Strange)