Sengkang Floating Wetland

Updated 21 Aug 2011: Added a map of the area in case you're unable to find the wetland.
Updated 13 Dec 2011: Added a map of the area from OneMap. 
Updated 15 Apr 2012: Change heron to waterhen. 
Updated 30 Jun 2013: Added more pictures of wildlife at the wetland 

I've managed to visit the Sengkang Floating Wetland over the last weekend. Unfortunately, I only arrived there in the early evening so photo opportunities are quite limited. Quite difficult to take photos in the low light environment.

The Sengkang Floating Wetland is located at Sengkang Riverside Park, situated alongside Sungei Punggol. The park is home to a unique water feature, a constructed wetland that collects and filters rainwater naturally through its aquatic plants. The wetland also doubles as a wildlife habitat. The constructed wetland attracts many mangrove birds into the park such as purple heron, collared kingfisher and little tern. It's actually near the Anchorvale Community Club (landmark). Below is the map of the area from Google Maps. You can refer to another map here by Onemap.



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Below are some of the photos that I've taken of the surroundings of the Sengkang Floating Wetland.

Picture of Sengkang Floating Wetland

Bridge to the other side of the Sengkang Riverside Park

Another angle of the Sengkang Floating Wetland

Zoom up picture of the floating wetland

Below are some of flowers that I saw around the wetland.

There were a few birds flying around and I believe one of which is the kingfisher. Sadly, it's too quick for my camera. May be due to the lighting though. Only got a couple of photos as they were quite still.

A small bird (little tern?) playing with flowers

Waterhen walking around

The dragonflies are pretty quick but I managed to catch one resting on a branch. I believe it is the Red Scarlet.

Resting dragonfly

Preparing to fly as the wind was quite strong

Dragonfly resting on another blade of grass

Close-up shot of a dragonfly reading for takeoff

Big bird, on small tree. :)

One of the smaller birds hiding among the leaves

Another white bird escaping the heat

I will update this post if I'm able to visit it again when it's brighter. I was trying my best to take the picture of the kingfisher but it's quite difficult.