Have you ever caught sight of the birds in the middle of our bustling city and wondered why they’re here?

Hear from Keita Sin, President of Bird Society of Singapore, and Dr Malcolm Soh, Principal Researcher of Wildlife Management at NParks, as they delve into the world of urban birds and how these avian residents have adapted to city life.

Sharing captivating stories of their encounters with both rare and common birds, Keita and Malcolm reveal insights from their research and explore the delicate balance between bird conservation and population management. Whether you're a bird enthusiast or simply curious about your daily encounters with these urban inhabitants, this episode offers a fresh look into Singapore's dynamic urban bird population.

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Find the transcript for this episode here.

Mentioned in the episode:

• More on the Peregrine Falcon nesting at OCBC Centre
• 2021 research study on the foraging strategies of feral pigeons and three other commensal bird species

Keita and Malcolm’s recommendations:

• Wingspan
• Fly-A-Way
• The Big Year (2011)