22 Mar 2026 - Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

We started the day with a morning walk at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. Spanning 62 hectares, it is one of the largest and most vibrant urban parks in the heartlands. What makes it truly special is the naturalised Kallang River that meanders through the landscape, a far cry from the concrete canal it used to be.

The park is divided into two main sectors by Marymount Road: River Plains (East) and Pond Gardens (West). Our walk this morning was mainly concentrated at the eastern sector of the park.

The River Plains is arguably the best spot in the park for consistent wildlife sightings. First we saw a Chinese Pond Heron among the open grassland.

Then we saw a Purple Heron staying very still in the wetlands.

Along the river, we saw schools of Tilapia and the occasional Snakehead fish darting between the submerged plants.

Javan Myna was a common sight, not just in parks but everywhere on this island.

Located near the park's eastern end (closer to Bishan Road), Butterfly Habitat, an enclave is filled with nectar-rich plants like the Ixora and Snakeweed.

However, instead of seeing butterfly, we saw quite a few Carpenter Bee.

Can you spot a bird in the photo below?  There was actually a Waterhen on the lotus leaves.

We were a bit surprised to see so much wildlife in this urban park.