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Malaysia Kuala Lumpur

Silver-breasted Broadbill Serilophus lunatus ŠLaurence Poh http://www.laurencepoh.com/

You will notice that there is no introduction to this section yet.

I would like to fill this gap with an introduction from a local birder [or someone who is a frequent visitor] for every on of the geographical pages. The many thousands of birders now regularly using these pages prefer to read something written by someone who can see the place from an insider's point of view. They know the best spots, not just the ones that first time overseas visitors usually visit or that are on the normal birding trip itineraries.

Each introduction carries the e-mail address of the contributor so that birders can get in touch with them if, for example, they are planning a trip [unless the contributor is unable to do this].

Please get in touch if you feel you can contribute an introduction to this page - you don't have to be an expert; I'm not!

top sites

Taman Rimba Ampang

Taman Rimba Ampang is located a few kilometers away from the tallest twin-tower in the world - KLCC twin tower. It is a great alternative for birders who can only spend a day or two in Malaysia. This small patch of forest is a recreational forest with a small stream flowing along the main walking path. Over the years, many birdwatchers have frequented this spot and found several jewels including rufous-backed kingfisher, blue-banded kingfisher, red-bearded bee-eater, emerald dove, banded broadbill, and gold-whiskered barbet.

contributor

Cheong Weng Chun
(Selangor)
http://wengchun.fotopages.com

useful reading

*Field Guides & Bird Song

For a comprehensive list of recommended titles covering Malaysia as a whole - please see the Malaysia page of Fatbirder

useful information

Malaysian Nature Society

Address: Malaysian Nature Society, JKR 641, Jalan, Kelantan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel : 603 - 2287-9422
Fax : 603 - 2287-8773
Email : natsoc@po.jaring.my
URL : http://www.mns.org.my

clubs

Malaysian Nature Society

http://www.mns.org.my/
Based in Kuala Lumpur...

reserves

Bukit Nanas Wildlife Reserve

http://www.menarakl.com.my/content.cfm?main=Ecology&sec=Bukit%20Nanas%20Forest%20Rec%20Park
This Reserve is a small hill of 16 ha located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur and was gazetted in 1934. Before this, it was gazetted as a Forest Reserve. Now it is a recreational forest. The Kuala Lumpur Tower is located in this reserve.

trip reports

Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you cant find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page give them a try!

2001 [March] - Bukit Fraser, Kuala Selangor & Sekinchan

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/malaysia/malay5/2001-02-Malaysia.htm
Gruff Dodd If you`ve ever fancied visiting an exotic tropical destination, but have been worried about the difficulties of doing so, then Malaysia is the perfect destination for you. This is a very modern country, with excellent roads, easy driving, good standards of accommodation and superb food, combined with extremely friendly people and wonderful birding.

local guides

Wings

http://wingsbirds.com/tours/view/143
Arriving at Fraser`s Hill is always a relief and we sought out this hilltop as a retreat. As well as providing excellent birding the climate there was just about perfect...

places to stay

Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia hotels

http://www.asiahotels.com/hl/Greater_Kuala_Lumpur-Malaysia.asp
Asia`s leading hotel information and reservation service on the internet. The following hotel(s) are available in Malaysia...

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

http://www.impressions.com.my/birdpark/birdpark_kl.htm
Located in the serene and scenic Lake Gardens, close to the Orchid Garden and the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial, the Bird Park is one of the largest covered bird park in the world, sprawling 8 acres of verdant valley terrain. Here, for the first time in Malaysia, bird lovers can have a field day watching more than 3000 birds perching and winging about freely-in a totally natural and beautifully landscaped enviroment... among which are many native birds.