Walk @ Pasir Ris Park

Despite staying in the east, I have never been to the Pasir Ris Park and this was one of the reasons why I have decided to sign up for this walk.

Some of the memorable events and learnings include

1. Spotting parakeets and their bird nests on the light tower on our way to the park. I was surprised as never have I thought that I would see bird nests being built on light towers. These parakeets were introduced into Singapore, and they have managed to rebuild their nests even after the multiple attempts of having their nests removed.
2. Learning more about the fish poison tree where the flowers are pollinated by bats. It was used to stun fishes in the past and enables the fishes to be captured while leaving them edible for human consumption.
3. Learning more about the mangroves which serve as coastal protection (interconnected roots help dissipate forces of storms), carbon storage, and protection for small fishes. Some adaptations for growing in or near the seawater include having roots that do not take up the salt or having leaves that excrete the salt taken up.

Overall, the walk has been an insightful one and to end off, I would like to thank our guide, Nasry, for sharing his knowledge with us.