Baby sunbirds charm Woodlands estate after nesting outside HDB flat, perch on residents' fingers
A family in Woodlands, Singapore, successfully hosted a pair of nesting sunbirds outside their HDB flat. The birds became comfortable enough to perch on residents' fingers before eventually fledging.
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This story highlights the harmonious coexistence between urban residents and local wildlife in high-density housing environments.
A family in Woodlands recently found themselves playing host to some unexpected — and adorable — neighbours.
After a pair of olive-backed sunbirds built a nest in a potted plant outside their HDB flat in June, the family spent over a month watching the birds raise two chicks, which eventually became so comfortable around humans that they were seen perching on residents' fingers.
In a Facebook post shared in the group Singapore Wildlife Sightings on Sunday (July 12), the homeowner, Qiu Fen Deng (transliterated), 55, wrote that the chicks had "officially fledged their nest and are exploring the neighbourhood".
"It's been such a joy watching this little family build nest from June 4, [with the] first sighting of babies on July 4 [before they finally] fledged off on July 12," he wrote.
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