Field Trip

Labrador Nature
Reserve

Panoramic view of Labrador Park


Introduction
This was my first time visiting Labrador Nature Reserve so I did not know what to expect.
One of the attractions of the park is the natural rocky shore, however, when I went there it
was during the high tide and the path to the shore was closed. Nevertheless, there were
still many interesting plants to see at the nature reserve. This photo journal documents
what I was able to see during my visit. I am not fully sure of what each plant species was so
please do comment in the forum if you know what they are.

Seagrape tree
View of Sentosa Island from Labrador park. Observe the rocky cliffs below.

 Apart from the flora and
fauna, there is also some
man-made features at
Labrador Park worth
sharing.

First is the Berlayar

Beacon, historically used
in ship navigation.

The Dragon’s Teeth Gate or ⻰龙⽛牙

⻔门 is a replica of a rock structure
which was documented in ancient
maps when mariners sailed
through gateway leading to
Keppel Harbour.

The view Reflections @ Keppel Bay condominium. It’s nice to see the contrast between
nature and the sprawling skyscrapers behind.

The Labrador Park coastline lined with man-made revetments.


Trees along Labrador Park, most of them have waxy leaves that prevent water loss.

Strangler Fig along the Labrador coastline

Casuarina tree with needle-like twigs and tiny leaves to retain water.

Colocasia plant also known as elephant’s ears due their large and uniquely shape leaves.

Bird’s nest fern

 Simpoh Air


Licuala fan palm with red fruits

Unfortunately it was high tide, so I did not get to see the rocky shore habitat.
Nevertheless, the view of the cliffside trees was still pretty amazing.

Panorama from Labrador Jetty


 


Encountered the Nibong palm tree again

which I saw in at Bukit Timah. This time
there was even a helpful information sign.
Exploring the old Pasir Panjang Fort,
now covered in vegetation.