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Birding In Selangor About an hour's journey from Kuala Lumpur is Hulu Langat Forest Reserve. The main entrance to this virgin forest reserve is at Hutan Lipur Congkak near Pangsun, Hulu Langat. The vast rainforest and many streams are home to many forest birds. You might spot the magnificent Rufous-backed Kingfisher along one of the streams, hear the melodious song of the White-rumped Shama or watch the Asian Paradise Flycatcher catching insects along one of the tracks. Nearly all rainforest families like broadbills, woodpeckers, flycatchers and babblers are well represented here. Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is another great birding spot and located 15 kilometres to the northeast of Kuala Lumpur at Kepong. Besides rainforest, there are also gardens around the institute which is a great place to see open country birds. The extensive walking trails which lead into the forest ecosystems is excellent for seeing bulbuls, leafbirds, drongos and other forest birds. A canopy walk is also available here but to use it you have to make prior arrangement. The reserve no called Paya Indah Wetlands is only about 15 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). This area is comprised of lakes and peat swamp forest. The natural ecosystem is rich in open country and water birds. Among the birds seen here are Purple Heron, Purple Moorhen, bee-eaters, pigeons and birds of prey. The walking trails and viewing jetties at the lakes are great for birding... however, they are no longer open to the public. One of the most famous birding spots in Malaysia is Kuala Selangor Nature Park. The park is formed by a large mangrove ecosystem along the coastline. It is the perfect place to see water birds like herons, egrets, curlew and godwits. Birds of prey such as Brahminy Kite, Black Baza and Japanese Sparrowhawk have also been recorded. The boardwalks and the mudflats provide excellent birdwatching. This is an amazing natural habitat not to be missed by birders. |
Putrajaya Wetlands Park
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Putrajaya Wetland is the first constructed wetland in Malaysia - consisting of 24 wetland cells. A variety of bird life can be sighted in this wetland park which includes: purple heron, grey heron, little heron, common moorhen, purple swamphen, painted stork, and yellow bittern. The surrounding vegetation which has been preserved is made up of oil palm and rubber trees. Flowering and fruiting plants were also planted during the constuction of the park. These are good habitat for other birdlife and among those are barred eagle owl, barn owl, collar scops owl, large-tailed nightjar, savanna nightjar, and red-whiskered bulbul. During the migration season, raptors can be seen soaring above the wetland.
Sungai Tekala Recreational Forest
Satellite ViewSungai Tekala Recreational Forest is a lowland dipterocarp forest located adjacent to Semenyih Dam. This forest is easily accessible by road. There is a small stream running through the forest providing crystal clear water with gentle rapids. There is also a forest trail and along the trail there is a few exits. It is best to stay near clearings and along the stream. The road leading to the forest is also rewarding and keep observing along the way as you may catch a glimpse of hornbills, barbets, bulbuls, falconet, and many more.
Cheong Weng Chun
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Jimmy A
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For a comprehensive list of recommended titles covering Malaysia as a whole - please see the Malaysia page of FatbirderKuala Selangor Nature Park
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The Kuala Selangor Nature Park is managed by the Malaysian Nature Society, under a co-operative arrangement with the Selangor State Government...
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2007 [January] - Cheong Weng Chun
Report...This is a 2-days exploration (and the first for this year) together with endemicguides from 25-26 January 2007. We had Frank from New York to bird with us for 3 days. But I had to cut short the trip and came back home in Kajang - leaving Town Centre, Fraser’s Hill at 7.07pm and reach my home at 9.33pm. This whole trip covers a distance 385 km, well probably a little more than 400km because I didn’t drive my car to Bagan Sungai Buloh and Sekinchan Paddy Field...
De Palma Hotel
AccommodationIf you get sick of the humdrum of city life and dream of a weekend escapade tucked in a quiet countryside location where noise from traffic gives way to bird chirps, look no further. De Palma Kuala Selangor is the answer...
Wengchun's Birding
Blog...Started the trip quite late as the weather doesn't look so good early in the morning. So, I didn't expect much though. The road towards Sungai Tekala seems quite good and after passing by Sungai Tekala, there are more birds flying across the road. So, I stopped at some of these areas to enjoy the birds...
Khong Tuck Khoon talks about - Backyard Birder of Petaling Jaya
WebsiteBirding in Malaysia - My write-ups, pictures of interesting places and glimpses of birds. Plus what ever I could lay my hands on, that is relating to watching birds. Hope you too will find something interesting...
Mikebirder - Birding in Malaysia
WebsiteBirding to somebody out there is a disease, a waste of time, bloody madness.........but once hooked there is no turning back. Be warned!
Photographer - Khong Tuck Khoon
GalleryA recent convert to birds and bird photography is building an impresive list of species photos...
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