Kingfisher Wetlands

The latest attraction at the Gardens by the Bay is the Kingfisher Wetlands. A kingfisher paradise with native mangroves and water cascades. It is about the size of two football fields and is divided into three zones – the main cascades, the kingfisher cascades and the wildlife lookout.

It was reported that 200 mangroves were planted. They call it ‘planting a carbon sink’. This is because ‘mangroves are able to remove greenhouse gases from the environment and store up “blue” carbon to mitigate the effects of global warming.’ Mangroves are said to be ‘some of our best allies in the fight against climate change.’

It was also reported that 16 out of 40 migratory bird species spotted in Singapore are known to have stopped by the Kingfisher Wetlands. This latest attraction is going to be a very popular place for bird watchers.

The Kingfisher Wetlands aims to be a natural sanctuary for birds and animals, and a thriving ground for flora and fauna alike.

The wild life lookout.

The lotus pond. It is not very impressive now because it is still new. I am sure it will be a different story in another six months' time.

There are many sign boards with information on Kingfishers, mangroves and the role of the Kingfisher Wetlands.

I wasn’t very successful in spotting any birds or wild life during my visit except for a bird moving about in the middle of the pond. It was too far away for me to be sure whether it was a kingfisher or a heron.

Here’s a video on the Kingfisher Wetlands.

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