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6 No 2 Aug 99 Common Tree Frog Otters in Sight Large-Tailed Nightjar Flying Fox (Pteropus scapulatus) Dusky Encounters at Sungei Buloh Weekend Fishing Survey School Activities at Sungei Buloh Spin Doctor at Work: story-telling by the Park |
Artificial bait was used and the majority of the fish were caught in this way. A 0.64m Channa striata aka the Common Snakehead weighing 2.5kg was caught after putting up a fierce fight. The rod and line were strained with the weight of the fish, but in the end the skilful angler won. Many "oohs" and "aahs" were heard. Cameras flashed to record the achievement. Not that the other fish were small thoughthe majority were between 0.4m and 0.5m long. Park Ranger Charles Lim, hand reeled in a Climbing Perch excitedly while Park Ranger Patricia hooked one on a rod. Other fish caught were Two Spot Gouramies That session saw a total of 24 fish caught on hand reels and rods. Another 30 gouramis were caught with a cast net as were a few unidentified freshwater shrimps. Through this fishing session, the types and relative numbers of fish that could be caught with various baits and fishing methods in the freshwater ponds of the Park were established. The survey brought together staff, volunteers and staff family members. Fishing skills were learned or honed. Everyone got to learn another aspect of the Park and the many surprises that it has in store. |
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