I will be waiting for you at SBWR. Ha! Ha! Ha!

[skfoo]

As part of an Earthwatch project, a few volunteers and myself were at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) to introduce nature to some children this morning. As we arrived earlier, I decided to take a walk on the main bridge. I was surprised to find this crocodile sun tanning on the shore. It must have been at least 2m long! As my main purpose at SBWR was to do guiding, I carried minimum photographic gear for situation like this. Just a record shot, hope to share it with you.

Cheers!

[hiker]

great shot, skfoo.
i think there is another smaller croc around there rite?

[eyaeyao98]

Originally Posted by skfoo As part of an Earthwatch project, a few volunteers and myself were at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) to introduce nature to some children this morning. As we arrived earlier, I decided to take a walk on the main bridge. I was surprised to find this crocodile sun tanning on the shore. It must have been at least 2m long! As my main purpose at SBWR was to do guiding, I carried minimum photographic gear for situation like this. Just a record shot, hope to share it with you. Cheers!

wah nice picture... and good timing too.. when is this picture taken?
i also want to go see crocodile sun bathing.

nice picture anyway. good take

[skfoo]

Originally Posted by hiker great shot, skfoo. i think there is another smaller croc around there rite?

Thanks!

Yes, I have seen a smaller croc before. I heard that at one time, 3 crocs were spotted in SBWR (in different locations). So far, I have only seen one on a single trip.

[skfoo]

Originally Posted by eyaeyao98 wah nice picture... and good timing too.. when is this picture taken? i also want to go see crocodile sun bathing. nice picture anyway. good take

Thanks for the comments and interest in the croc. The picture was taken yesterday in the morning. Once, crocs were rarely seen in SBWR. Since a few months back, this croc seems to find its place near the main bridge. Most of the time it is in the water (but you could still see it). Yesterday was the first time I saw it on land. Of course some days, it may not be there.

I believe it has to do with the success of SBWR as a nature reserve. Even crocs are making SBWR their home. Hopefully, the same applies to the sea otters and other creatures.

[Youhong]

Never seen any croco at SBWR before... no luck...

[NightZ88]

Originally Posted by skfoo As part of an Earthwatch project, a few volunteers and myself were at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) to introduce nature to some children this morning. As we arrived earlier, I decided to take a walk on the main bridge. I was surprised to find this crocodile sun tanning on the shore. It must have been at least 2m long! As my main purpose at SBWR was to do guiding, I carried minimum photographic gear for situation like this. Just a record shot, hope to share it with you. Cheers!

oh my.. i've been wantin to spot reptiles like tis in SBWR.. but e only reptiles i've spotted dere before is e malayan water monitor and some other lizards. no snakes, no crocs.. great capture u've gt dere.. makes me wanna go dere again soon.

wat did u use to capture tis neways? lens of wat FL?

[jbma]

Nice one my friend. I never did get a chance to meet this guy when I visit there.

[skfoo]

Originally Posted by Youhong Never seen any croco at SBWR before... no luck...

Originally Posted by NightZ88 oh my.. i've been wantin to spot reptiles like tis in SBWR.. but e only reptiles i've spotted dere before is e malayan water monitor and some other lizards. no snakes, no crocs.. great capture u've gt dere.. makes me wanna go dere again soon. wat did u use to capture tis neways? lens of wat FL?

Don’t despair. This croc was recruited to be the guardian of SBWR as poachers were sighted in the vicinity. If you don’t see it, it could be on leave or on time off. It may also have camouflage itself so well that spotting it can be difficult. Just kidding!

On a serious note, I think it is easier to spot it now than a few years ago. Visit SBWR more often, I believe you will be able to spot it soon. Good luck and let me know if you managed to see it. It is such a beautiful beast!

NightZ88,

On your queries regarding the equipment used. I was using a Nikon D2X and AFS300mmf/4D. I did not bring my tripod or longer lenses (as this was not meant to be a photography trip for me). The lighting was low. For lower angle perspective, I proned on the bridge and photographed through the holes. Most of the shots are blurred naturally. The final image was cropped.

[skfoo]

Originally Posted by jbma Nice one my friend. I never did get a chance to meet this guy when I visit there.

Thanks my friend. Hope to see you soon.

[Madcat II]

Cool shot there SK... nice to see that the half-man-made environment is attracting other animals other than birds... we now have bigger reptiles liao...

Btw, did u notice the other animal that is more dangerous than that croc? hint hint : it swims and has a long tail...

[skfoo]

Originally Posted by Madcat II Cool shot there SK... nice to see that the half-man-made environment is attracting other animals other than birds... we now have bigger reptiles liao... Btw, did u notice the other animal that is more dangerous than that croc? hint hint : it swims and has a long tail...

Thanks Madcat II.

Are you referring to the Mangrove Pit Viper?

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by NightZ88 oh my.. i've been wantin to spot reptiles like tis in SBWR.. but e only reptiles i've spotted dere before is e malayan water monitor and some other lizards. no snakes, no crocs.. great capture u've gt dere.. makes me wanna go dere again soon. wat did u use to capture tis neways? lens of wat FL?

Okay, here's a SBWR snake that found me when I was there a while back.

[mervin]

Glad to see this fella still around !

[Garion]

Nice catch, SK.

Not sure if this fellow is named Bob, I know one of the crocs at SBWR was christened with the name Bob.

[NightZ88]

Originally Posted by skfoo Don’t despair. This croc was recruited to be the guardian of SBWR as poachers were sighted in the vicinity. If you don’t see it, it could be on leave or on time off. It may also have camouflage itself so well that spotting it can be difficult. Just kidding! On a serious note, I think it is easier to spot it now than a few years ago. Visit SBWR more often, I believe you will be able to spot it soon. Good luck and let me know if you managed to see it. It is such a beautiful beast! NightZ88, On your queries regarding the equipment used. I was using a Nikon D2X and AFS300mmf/4D. I did not bring my tripod or longer lenses (as this was not meant to be a photography trip for me). The lighting was low. For lower angle perspective, I proned on the bridge and photographed through the holes. Most of the shots are blurred naturally. The final image was cropped.

yeahz.. wld be makin a trip down one of these days. ur shot has tempted me greatly.. geez.. 300mm and still nid to crop, my 70-200 mite nt be sufficient den. lolz.. indeed a beautiful beast! i've always wanted to see a croc. in e wild.. better den those in captive.

[NightZ88]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner Okay, here's a SBWR snake that found me when I was there a while back.

oh.. wat snake is tis? it looks like e one of e few snakes i saw in sungei buloh.. i hope it's nt posionous. rmbr in e film days i saw tis snake on e main bridge.. but dat one has alittle red and yellow. found it beautiful so went to take extreme close-up (say, 10cm away frm e snake) of it.. come to tink of it, i was glad it didnT decide to sink its fangs into me.

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by NightZ88 oh.. wat snake is tis? it looks like e one of e few snakes i saw in sungei buloh.. i hope it's nt posionous. rmbr in e film days i saw tis snake on e main bridge.. but dat one has alittle red and yellow. found it beautiful so went to take extreme close-up (say, 10cm away frm e snake) of it.. come to tink of it, i was glad it didnT decide to sink its fangs into me.

I haven't found out its name. As I am not as brave as you, I shot this at the full range of my FZ10/LTZ10 combo (which is roughly at 8ft distance), backed off and took another route without being "introduced".

[Madcat II]

No Lah... Stingray... it has proven to be more deadly than a croc...

Originally Posted by skfoo Thanks Madcat II. Are you referring to the Mangrove Pit Viper?

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by Madcat II No Lah... Stingray... it has proven to be more deadly than a croc...

Now I finally get it. You are referring to the guy who took chances with wild creatures once too often.