Sign up now on Eventbrite! Don't miss the opportunity to see some wildlife in action! Pasir Ris Mangroves is conveniently located 10 minutes away from Pasir Ris MRT station. We only do Pasir Ris Mangroves two to three times a year, so don't miss this opportunity!
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| Ria explains to her participants that the best way to find owls is to look out for their puke pellets that usually contains undigested matter, such as bones, feathers or plant matter Photo by Nicholas Yeo. |
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| This puke pellet contains a shrew's skeleton (a type of rodent) Photo by Nicholas Yeo. |
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| One of the spotted wood owls Photo by Nicholas Yeo. |
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| They aren't always easy to spot so guides usually point them out. With a bit of patience and sharp eyesight, the visitor finally spots the owls. Photo by Nicholas Yeo. |
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| Kapok! The kapok tree produces pods that burst to expose a cottony interior. Photo by Nicholas Yeo. |
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| A grey heron heading back to the roost sight. Photo by Nicholas Yeo. |
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| Taking in the sights and sounds at the shore Photo by Nicholas Yeo. |
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| Everyone was intrigued by the crab moults Photo by Nicholas Yeo. |
There are many creatures look out for in the mangroves, such as mudskippers, tree-climbing crabs, snails, herons and monitor lizards. The best part of the nature walk is at the end when we get to the small jetty over the river. There is a lot of animal activity in the evenings. We have seen young monitor lizards crawling into their nests as they settle in before nightfall. Sometimes, you may even spot kingfishers, jellyfishes and water snakes! It really is quite exciting for the children to be able to see these animals in the wild.
Date: 23 November 2019 (Saturday)
Time: 5 pm
Meeting point: Pasir Ris Park, Carpark C.
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Meet near the first toilets nearest the entrance to Carpark C. The meeting point is a short stroll from the Pasir Ris MRT station. Pasir Ris Park is a very long park with many carparks (from A to D). Do look at the map to be sure you are heading for the correct carpark.
Do read on for more information about our FAQs and what you can expect to see!
FAQs
Q: Suitable attire?
A: Comfortable outdoors clothes and normal walking shoes. There may be mosquitoes in the mangroves, so you might want to wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt or bring repellent.
Q: What should I bring?
A: Rain gear and camera. If you want to continue exploring the mangroves on your own after our walk, you might want to bring a small torch.
Q: Age restriction?
A: None. As long as the participants are able to walk well and be responsible for their own well-being during the walk.
Q: Is the boardwalk accessible to prams?
A: Yes, it is a smooth ride throughout, on boardwalks or hard paths.
Q: What if I am late?
A: Just catch up with us on the boardwalk! We will start from the entrance closest to Carpark C (with red star on the image below) and take the first right turn towards the Mangrove Jetty on Sungei Tampines. We will end the walk either at the jetty or near the pond, depending on group size.
Q: What if it rains?
A: This is a rain-or-shine event. The guides will be at the meeting point regardless of the weather. Usually we are able to resume the walk once the rain stops. Please come prepared with rain gear. You should make your own decision whether to come or not in the event of bad weather.
More about the walk!
You'll be able to spot all sorts of animals around the mangroves. Here are some examples:
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| Giant mudskipper |
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| Laced woodpecker |
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| Ants and Cotton-stainer bug |
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Grey heron |
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| "chut chut" snail |
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| Dog-faced water snake |
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| Monitor lizard |
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| Mangrove jellyfish |
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