Wednesday 31 March 2021

Lesser Whistling Duck @ Kelanang Selangor, Malaysia

Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) is a cute, attractive and very fast action bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Kelanang, Selangor, Malaysia. Lesser Whistling Duck is a resident bird to Kelanang. The bird can be found at the reeds in the abandoned fish ponds just next to the Langat river.

Other nearby wonderful birding destinations to Kelanang are Pulau Indah, Morib, Carey Island and Jugra hill, which can be reached just half an hour from Kelanang.   

Pulau Indah Klang, Kelanang, Morib, Carey Island and Jugra hill are wonderful birding destinations in Selangor, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds and has become migratory birds' destination too. The island has large area of mangrove forest, seashore, streams and lowland forest. Pulau Indah Klang is a popular weekend destination to the local for family get away, fishing, sailing, kite flying and even drone flying. Small number of accommodations, local food and recreational activities are provided along the seashore of the island. 

Pulau Indah Klang can be reached in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur city center by car, passing through the bridge connecting the mainland and the island. The island has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Pulau Indah includes different types of kingfisher, woodpeckers, land birds, shrikes, kites, pigeons, egrets and herons just to name a few.




































Tuesday 30 March 2021

Javan Pond Heron @ Kelanang Selangor, Malaysia

Javan Pond Heron (Ardeola speciosa) is a colorful, attractive and very fast action bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Kelanang, Selangor, Malaysia. Javan Pond Heron is a migratory bird to Kelanang. The bird can be found at the reeds in the abandoned fish ponds just next to the Langat river.

Other nearby wonderful birding destinations to Kelanang are Pulau Indah, Morib, Carey Island and Jugra hill, which can be reached just half an hour from Kelanang.   

Pulau Indah Klang, Kelanang, Morib, Carey Island and Jugra hill are wonderful birding destinations in Selangor, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds and has become migratory birds' destination too. The island has large area of mangrove forest, seashore, streams and lowland forest. Pulau Indah Klang is a popular weekend destination to the local for family get away, fishing, sailing, kite flying and even drone flying. Small number of accommodations, local food and recreational activities are provided along the seashore of the island. 

Pulau Indah Klang can be reached in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur city center by car, passing through the bridge connecting the mainland and the island. The island has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Pulau Indah includes different types of kingfisher, woodpeckers, land birds, shrikes, kites, pigeons, egrets and herons just to name a few.




















Sunday 28 March 2021

Blue-winged Pitta @ Taman TAR Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia

Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) is a very colorful, attractive and active migratory bird can be found in Taman Tun Abdul Razak aka. Taman TAR Ampang. It can be found in the vegetation along the road at the hill.

Taman Tun Abdul Razak (TAR) is a hill located in town of Ampang, Selangor. The hill can be reached in less than half hour drive from Kuala Lumpur City Center. 

The hill is an important place for family and children activities, walking, jogging and cycling. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary for both endemic and migratory birds. 

Taman TAR has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 30 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of coucals, woodpeckers, falconet, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few.





















Friday 26 March 2021

Paddyfield Pipit @ Chui Chak Langkap, Perak, Malaysia

Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus) is an adorable, attractive and fast action bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Chui Chak, Langkap, Perak, Malaysia. The bird is a resident to Chui Chak, Langkap. It can be found around the paddy field area and surrounding plantation.

Chui Chak is a small district just 5 kilometres from Langkap town. It is yet another wonderful birding destinations in Perak, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds, bird watching and has become migratory birds' destination too. The place has huge area of paddy field and oil palm plantation. The name Chui Chak means water gate in local Chinese language. The water gate which is used to control paddy field irrigation system for the area. Langkap is a popular weekend destination to the local for family get away. Adequate accommodations, restaurants and local food stalls are provided in the area.

Chui Chak can be reached in approximately one and half hour from Kuala Lumpur city center by car via North South highway. The place has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Chui Chak includes different types of kingfisher, woodpeckers, land birds, ducks, rails, stilts, shrikes, kites, pigeons, egrets and herons just to name a few.