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Located in the north of Punggol, it is easily accessed by cycling via the waterways. Drivers can park at the Punggol Settlements (a F&B establishment) nearby and take a 10min stroll to the park.
The island is approximately 2.5km long, cycling may not pose a challenge. However, there are many flora and fauna to be appreciated. It also boasts a beach for families to enjoy. It is said to have over 80 species of birds, and a shy and mysterious lonely bull on the island.
The significance of the island is that it opens up another route to Lor Halus, one of my favourite bird-watching hangout, and hence to Pasir Ris. However, the park opens from 7am to 7pm daily because there's no lighting in the vicinity.
I visited the island twice so far - once cycling from my place in Punggol and once parking at the Punggol Settlement and took a walk in the island.
Here are some photos I have consolidated so far. All photos taken either with Fujifilm X-T1 or the Nikon D750.
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| The West Entrance (near Punggol Settlement). |
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| The East Entrance (near Lor Halus) |
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| A sign reads "Coney Island" along one of the beaches. |
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| One of the beaches. There are five beaches, aptly named Beach A to Beach E. IMO the beaches are shallow, I mean the sand part. I do not know if it can accommodate people who would want to suntan or play games there.... |
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| Spotted this chap during my second trip. It was making alot of noise. A Oriental Magpie Robin. |
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| I heard a group of parakeets got scared off and saw this Brahminy Kite landed on the tree. I managed to capture this after trying to get a good angle and eventually it flew away. |
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| The Brahminy Kite. |
Here are some of the photographs I composed along the way.
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| This photography was inspired by the recent haze. |
No, I did not see the bull.
Anyway, if you plan to visit the park, do take note of the following:
- The opening hours (from 0700H to 1900H)
- Bring water and hydrate yourself thoroughly.
- Wear comfy shoes, preferably covered.
- Wear long pants, because it is said there are much sandflies
- Do not forget insect repellant too, although I doubt the effectiveness against sandflies. I am a mozzie magnet, but I was not bitten even once. (I got 20+ in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve)
- There's only one toilet which is located near the East entrance.
- Abide to the rules visiting the park! That means, do not litter, do not disturb the wildlife which includes making lots of noise, etc
That's all I guess.
~ZF
