Long-tailed Sibia in Action @ Awana Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia

Long-tailed Sibia (Heterophasia picaoides) is a very active bird among many birds can be found and residence of Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort, Pahang, Malaysia. It can be found in a forest along the road at the back of Awana Genting Highlands.

The forest behind Awana Genting Highlands is yet another popular highland birding destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is located some 51 km for the capital city, Kuala Lumpur and it can be reached in approximately forty minutes by car. 

Awana Genting Highlands is a residence to many exotic birds, including different type of Flycatchers, Bulbuls, Doves, Trogons, Minivets and Magpies just to name a few and many migratory birds.

Mountain Bulbul @ Bukit Cincin, Ulu Kali, Pahang, Malaysia

Mountain Bulbul (Ixos mcclellandii) is a very attractive and active bird among many birds can be found and residence of Bukit Cincin, Pahang, Malaysia. It can be found in a forest along the road of Bukit Cincin.

Bukit Cincin also known as Ulu Kali to many locals is another popular highland birding destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is located some 56 km for the capital city, Kuala Lumpur and it can be reached in approximately one hour by car. Due to its high altitude, birding may be hinder by the present of mist, especially in the early morning. Hence, be patient and wait for the mist to go away. Be prepared for very chilled weather too. 

Bukit Cincin is a residence to many exotic birds, including different type of Flycatchers, Bulbuls, Nilvatas, Flowerpeckers and Magpies just to name a few and many migratory birds.

Nubra Valley @ Kashmir, India

Nubra is a town located some 150 km north of Leh town, the capital city of Ladakh district, Jamu and Kashmir state, north India. Diskit is the capital of Nubra. 

The common way to access to Nubra Valley is by road passing by Khardung La Pass from Leh town. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 feet or 3,050 meter above sea level. Hence, Nubra has the coldest desert. 

Nubra valley is one of the most visited destination in Ladakh due to its magnificent and picturesque snow-capped mountainous view complete with rivers and valley.

  

Black-browed Barbet @ Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia

Black-browed Barbet (Psilopogon oorti) is a very colorful, active and very attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia. It can be found in the little jungle at the Hill.

Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi is certainly another wonderful birding destinations as it is a residence to many exotic birds. Although the area is not as large as Fraser's Hill, but the bird population and density certainly entice many birders to be there. The main target birds in Berjaya Hill include Partridge, Mountain Peacock, Orange-breasted Trogon, Orange-headed Thrush, Silver-breasted Broadbill just to name a few. Berjaya Hill can be reached by car in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur. 

To enter Berjaya Hill, an entrance fee of RM16 or approximately USD4 per person will be collected at the foothill. The Hill is open for guests from 9.30 a.m. onward. Since Berjaya Hill is also a popular destinations for family get away especially during weekend, be there early and wait for the desire lighting to come and search for the exotic birds.