Sunday, November 25, 2007

The things you see at void deck.....

Was going for breakfast at the hawker centre near my flat, when I saw a bunch of people at the void deck. The kaypoh-ness in the Singaporean me tugged at me, and I went closer to take a look. Imagine my surprise when I saw this :

Apparently, it is hurt, otherwise, it would not be just standing there staring at the people warily.

Someone had called the SPCA and soon, they came and captured it. It looks like a falcon of some sort, but I was really surprised to see it grounded at a HDB void deck. I believe its wings must be hurt somehow. It looks like a Brown Falcon which I've seen in Tasmania. Compare it here :

http://www.roving-light.com/gallery/tasmania/wildlife/CRW_1974w.htm

I hope it recovers and gets back where it belongs, wherever that is. If anyone can confirm what bird this is, would appreciate if you can tell me. Thanks!

Well, well, the things you see in void decks nowadays....

3 comments:

grandrake said...

Bloody hell, good spot! :) Top marks... shows why you should always have a camera (or camera phone) with you. :)

Oh, I've seen monkeys at Yishun Park along Yishun Ring Road. That was a few weeks back... didn't spot them today, so maybe they've been sorted out by the authorities... :(

grandrake said...

Oops, btw... why did they call the SPCA? Should've called Jurong Bird Park instead.

Wanderer said...

I've no idea. The call was already made when I went there, cos in 3-5min time, the SPCA came.

Oh yah, the SE k800i is pretty cool :)