Unexpected Nesting Spot in Yishun
At first glance, a hang‑in incense burner outside a Singapore HDB flat looks pretty ordinary.
But it’s actually become the latest hotspot for a bunch of curious birds.
Neighbors, Meet Your Tiny Residents
A 60‑year‑old nature lover has been watching his little garden, which boasts more than 30 pots of plants and flowers, quietly grow the past four years. Now, a family of birds is thriving on that same incense chain.
- Last year alone: six groups of birds laid eggs and raised their hatchlings right there.
- Each group seemed to check out the spot like humans inspect a house before buying it.
- “Once the birds left, others flew by, checked it out, and then moved in,” he chuckled.
Faith, Flame, and a Feathered Oops
Despite the structural mess, the keeper still lightens his joss sticks whenever he prays. That tradition has almost twice a time for birds to get too close to the flame.
“One bird built a nest so near the burner that it laid two eggs right there,” he recalled.
“Unfortunately, the joss sticks ended up burning the nest.”
After repairing the charred nest, the homeowner cut back on the length of the sticks to keep future accidents at bay.
When a Nest Is Empty
Birds will eventually abandon their nest, and the structure will start to crumble. He said he’ll clean up any loose material before it causes a mess.
More Birds, Less Habitat
Dr. Ho Hua Chew, vice‑president of the Nature Society of Singapore, noted that more wildlife are popping up in residential areas because their natural habitats are disappearing.
These mostly small species, like the olive‑backed sunbird, are having no choice but to find new homes in unexpected places.
Bottom line? He loves birds but prefers they fly free, not live as house pets. So for now, the incense burner stays a balcony garden and a makeshift bird house, offering a little flash of wildlife in the city.
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