Sungai Buloh Wetland Reserve

 It's the 3rd day of Lunar New Year. 

Woke up very early in the morning at 6am. Getting ready to visit Sungai Buloh Wetland Reserve during low tide period. Drove to pick up my mother-in-law and brother-in-law, before driving to Sungai Buloh Wetland Reserve. Reached there around 7.15am.

The last time I visited the Wetland Reserve was over 10 years ago. There have been some expansion and renovation being carried out over the past few years.

There were only a few visitors at the Wetland Reserve when we reached there. The visitor centre was rather quiet. Walked pass the visitor centre, to approach a bridge linking the visitor centre to the wetland proper.

Glimpses from the bridge:

The old bridge, which is now being blocked off from visitors

glimpse of Johor in the background

High rise building dotting the coastal area of Johor

Mangrove trees line up the coastal areas of the wetland. Some birds were seen wading through the shallow water, foraging for food (I guess). 

There weren't too many migratory birds on that day. 

The scenery was nothing to shout about - simple beauty of nature!

A glimpse of a crocodile.

The obligatory family photo for the trip...

 

Finally, wrapped up the day with Roti Prata @ a kopitiam in Kranji Industrial Area. One of the better Roti Prata places.

Sungai Buloh Wetland Reserve offers a look at Mangrove trees and its natural habitat. Used to see a lot of mudskipper previously (but didn't see any in this trip). There were a few large migratory bird taking temporary refuge in remote areas of the wetland many years back (with avid photographers pitching their cameras at boardwalk) - but none could be seen this time round.

Nevertheless, it is still a good place to breath in fresh air, and enjoy one of the rare preserve wetland in Singapore. Furthermore, it's free entry to all!