Monday, 5 December 2022

Peregrine Falcon @ Chui Chak Langkap, Perak, Malaysia

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a super fast, active and attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Chui Chak, Langkap, Perak, Malaysia. The raptor is a migrant 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.









6 comments:

  1. Great encounter Joe! I nvr been this place yet.

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    1. Thank you very much Ken. Now it is the right time to go to the place as the paddy just harvested. Please let me if you want to go, I can share the location of the place.

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  2. Thanks Joe, and i juz drive small car, its possible can drive in along paddy field nowday?

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    1. Yes, it is possible Ken. The roads inside are much better now.

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    1. Many thanks for your visit and kind words dear friend. Happy birding

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