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Birds

Peregrine falcon nanny cam stops live streaming as chicks depart

A peregrine falcon chick fitted with a bluetooth tracker flying away from OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
A peregrine falcon chick fitted with a bluetooth tracker flying away from OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Grounded peregrine falcon chick returns to the skies after vet check-up

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The peregrine falcon chick released at OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

It was found on the ground yesterday. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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The peregrine falcon chick released at OCBC Centre on April 8, 2026. 

It was found on the ground yesterday. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Ostrich on a side quest: Runaway big bird sprints on Thai highway

This frame grab from a handout video courtesy of Chairat Sompong taken and released on April 7, 2026 shows an ostrich running along a highway in Thailand's Chonburi province.
This frame grab from a handout video courtesy of Chairat Sompong taken and released on April 7, 2026 shows an ostrich running along a highway in Thailand's Chonburi province.

One of Singapore’s peregrine falcon chicks found dead

CMG 0305 Yy / 郑智浩 / NParks and OCBC extend partnership to deepen understanding of Peregrine Falcons in Singapore with second record of falcon chicks hatched / 有两只成鸟,以及四只雏鸟
CMG 0305 Yy / 郑智浩 / NParks and OCBC extend partnership to deepen understanding of Peregrine Falcons in Singapore with second record of falcon chicks hatched / 有两只成鸟,以及四只雏鸟

Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive

A saker falcon flies during its release into the wild as part of a population restoration programme led by Saudi Arabia's state-run Saudi Falcons Club in cooperation with Kazakh partners, at Altyn-Emel National Park in the Almaty Region, Kazakhstan March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev
A saker falcon flies during its release into the wild as part of a population restoration programme led by Saudi Arabia's state-run Saudi Falcons Club in cooperation with Kazakh partners, at Altyn-Emel National Park in the Almaty Region, Kazakhstan March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev

Flap, flap: One of S’pore’s newest peregrine falcon chicks caught on camera taking flight

At about 8.19am on March 4, one of the falcon chicks can be seen flapping its wings, before briefly taking to the air as it flies off-camera.
At about 8.19am on March 4, one of the falcon chicks can be seen flapping its wings, before briefly taking to the air as it flies off-camera.

What can you do to help control the crow population?

Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.
Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

How will Singapore’s crow shooting operations be conducted to ensure public safety?

Wildlife management contractors culling crows at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.
Wildlife management contractors culling crows at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

Crow shooting operations to begin in 9 towns, starting with Yishun

Based on the authority’s latest population survey, the number of house crows was about 160,000 in 2024 – more than 20 times the population in 2016.
Based on the authority’s latest population survey, the number of house crows was about 160,000 in 2024 – more than 20 times the population in 2016.

Singapore’s peregrine falcon nanny cam back online after technical issues

The 24-hour YouTube live stream of the pair’s nest was launched on March 5 for the public to watch their second batch of chicks grow up.
The 24-hour YouTube live stream of the pair’s nest was launched on March 5 for the public to watch their second batch of chicks grow up.

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