Garnet Pitta (Erythropitta granatina) is very colorful, adorable and attractive bird among many hundreds of birds can be found at Taman Negara Sungai Relau, Merapoh, Pahang, Malaysia. It can be found in the forest, along the road in the Taman Negara or National Park.
Taman Negara Sungai Relau, Merapoh or Relau River National Park, Pahang is yet another popular birding place in Pahang, Malaysia. Merapoh is a small town located in Pahang-Kelantan state border, some 244 km from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. It can be reached in approximately 3 hours by car. There is a small entrance fee and camera fee collected at the entrance to the national park. The park opens daily. The birding place located along the road of Taman Negara.
It is certainly another wonderful birding destinations as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The main target birds in Taman Negara Sungai Relau, Merapoh include Woodpeckers, Malkohas, Hooded Pitta and Malayan Banded Pitta, Garnet Pitta, different types of Babblers, different types of Trogons and different types of Bulbul just to name a few. At the same time the national park has become a wildlife sanctuary.
good photo, using what type of camera?
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your visit and kind words dear friend. I was using Nikon D500 with Nikon 500mm PF lens.
DeleteHi Suntoro,
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to pin the location in Merapoh where you take the garnet pitta? Appreciate your sharing.
Hi there. I do not have the exact location now. However, I shoot it along the main road, so called port 2. Garnet Pitta is active now. So, it is the right time to visit Merapoh now for the bird.
DeleteGood Morning Suntoro-san,
ReplyDeletecan you kindly show some photographs of the surrounding/prominent landmark of port 2 and location of the fallen log where the Garnet Pitta stands? How far is that location from the main entrance? I would like to explore that site of my greatest interest. You can also PM at 2662stanley@gmail.com
Thank-you Suntoro-san
Hi Stanley, my apologies for late reply.
DeleteActually the ports are very easy to find. The first port is about 500m from the main entrance, on the left side. There is an old log there. Whereas the second port is just about 200m from the first port, but on the right hand side, also with an log. Hope that helps you. Good luck dear friend
Good Afternoon Suntoro-san,
DeleteI deeply appreciate your gracious reply.
Thank-you very much Suntoro-san
Best regards
It's my pleasure dear friend. Now, Garnet Pitta is very active, so it's the best time to go and find it. All the best to your quest for Garnet Pitta.
DeleteHi Mr Suntoro,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such great photos of the gp and info. I will b going to try my luck in Merapoh next week. Can you advise if you use a hide during the photographing of the gp? Tqia :)
It's my pleasure dear friend. Well, if you have hide, I recommend you to use it. Otherwise you can do without it but, stay a bit far from the log. Good luck dear friend.
DeleteDear sir:
ReplyDeleteTq for your generous reply. Please advise how many meter is the log from the tarred road? Can log be seen from the tarred road or have we to go down a slope into the forest?
The log is very near from the tarred road, approximately 1m at both ports. So you can see the log from the road clearly. You will not miss it. Please bring worms too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr Suntoro for sharing so much details. Extremely kind of you.
ReplyDeleteMost welcome dear friend. Good luck to you.
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