New Sungei Buloh Nature Park Network announced

A new 400-hectare Sungei Buloh Nature Park Network was announced today. The Lim Chu Kang Mangroves will be conserved as part of the new Lim Chu Kang Nature Park. 

Photo from NParks facebook post

The Nature Park Network safeguards a variety of wetland habitats, protecting our core biodiversity while providing more green spaces that everyone can enjoy. The new Nature Park is scheduled to be ready in 2022.

From the Straits Times.

New Nature Park at Khatib Bongsu by 2030

NParks has announced that there will be a new nature park at Khatib Bongsu, a rich mangrove and mudflat habitat on the northeastern coast of Singapore. The upcoming 40-hectare nature park will be an important stopover for migratory shorebirds and complements the Mandai Mangrove and Mudflat and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

Kayaking through Khatib Bongsu.

This is part of NParks' plants to have at least another 200 hectares of nature parks by 2030.

Mandai mangrove and mudflats to be Nature Park in mid-2022

Great news! NParks announced yesterday the Mandai mangroves and mudflats will be designated as a Nature Park.

These are  an important feeding and resting area for shorebirds, and home to many rare plants and animals. The shorebirds we see at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve depends on Mandai mangroves and mudflats (infographics by NParks).

Singapore is Shorebird Central

While Changi Airport is well known as an international travel hub, Singapore has long been an important stopover for shorebirds that travel thousands of kilometers every year.

A flock of Whimbrels, check out their long bills!

What are these birds and where can we see them? See end of this post for upcoming FREE activities for kids and the family!