Showing posts with label Flying Lizard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flying Lizard. Show all posts

Monday, 22 May 2023

Draco aka. Flying Dragon aka. Flying Lizard @ Kuala Sepetang, Perak, Malaysia

Draco aka. Flying Dragon aka Flying Lizard is colorful, attractive and very active resident reptile can be found in Kuala Sepetang, Perak, Malaysia. They can be found on the mangrove trees along rivers and tributary.

Kuala Sepetang is small town famous for fishery as it is located in between rivers and delta. The town can be reached within half an hour from Taiping town by car. Other neighboring areas to Kuala Sepetang for the birding destinations include Taiping Lake Gardens, Maxwell Hill or Bukit Larut in Malay, Kemunting and Taman Botani Perak Taiping.   

Taiping Lake Gardens or Taman Tasik Taiping in Malay is a park located in the center of Taiping city. It is a public park that serves as green lung for city folks. It is located at Jalan Pekeliling, Taiping, Malaysia. It can be reached in approximately two and half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur City Center. Other modes of transportation are also available, including train and buses. Alternatively, it can be reached in just one hour from Penang international airport. 

Although Taiping is relatively small town, to cater for both local and foreign tourists visiting Lake Gardens and Maxwell Hill, there are abundant hotels, resorts, villas and guesthouses of different standards and prices. Not forgetting restaurants, cafe, convenience shops of all kinds and standards.  

Covering an area of 64 hectares, the park is the main attraction to Taiping city and an important place for family get way, children activities, gathering, jogging and even wedding. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary. The entrance fee is free of charge. The Park opens 24 hours daily. Other attractions in the park which requires entrance's fee include Taiping Zoo and water activities. 

Taiping Lake Gardens has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 70 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of pittas, eagles, doves, hornbills, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few. It has become a destination for migratory birds too.

















Thursday, 5 November 2020

Flying Lizard @ Taman Rimba Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

Flying Lizard is another very active and attractive resident creature can be found in Taman Rimba Kiara. It can be found in the vegetation along the small stream around the park.

Taman Rimba Kiara is one of few parks located in the center of Kuala Lumpur city. It is a public park that serves a green lung for city folks. It is located at Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, just half an hour drive away from Kuala Lumpur City Center. 

Bird feeding the chick is one the most interesting, exciting yet challenging scene to be photographed as the bird is very active. It only gives few seconds window to capture the most amazing scene of nature. 

The park is an important place for family get way, children activities, jogging and even wedding. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary. 

Taman Rimba Kiara has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 40 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of kites, eagles, hornbills, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few. It has become a destination for migratory birds too.














Saturday, 3 October 2020

Flying Lizard @ Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

Flying Lizard is another type of animal who lives on the tree can be found in Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Malaysia. Flying Lizard changes color to camouflage with the surrounding. It can be found on the tree-trunk along the forest edges in the recreational forest. 

Fraser's Hill is definitely one of the best birding destinations in Malaysia and in Asia as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The hill covers a large area of tropical rain forest, waterfalls, trekking and streams. There are abundant accommodations, food and recreational activities provided at the HillIt can be reached in approximately two hours from Kuala Lumpur by car.

Fraser's Hill has the largest bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders from all over the world to be there. The main target birds in Fraser's Hill include different types laughingthrush, hornbills, broadbills, cuckoos, flycathers, woodpackers, barbets, babblers, Niltavas, Minivets and Trogons just to name a few. 

As part of it's promotion and global recognition, Fraser's Hill holds Fraser's Hill International Bird Race annually. The hill is truly a heaven for bird and nature lovers.








Saturday, 9 November 2019

Draco aka. Flying Dragon aka. Flying Lizard @ Sungai Congkak, Selangor, Malaysia

Draco aka. Flying Dragon aka. Flying Lizard is another type of reptile who lives on the tree can be found in Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest, Selangor, Malaysia. Flying Lizard changes color to camouflage with the surrounding. It can be found on the tree-trunk along the forest edges in the recreational forest. 

Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest is yet another wonderful birding destinations in Selangor, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The recreational forest covers a large area of tropical rain forest, waterfalls, trekking and streams. Whereas accommodations, camp sites, food and recreational activities are provided along the stream, right outside the entrance to the forest. It can be reached in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur by car. Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest include different types of kingfisher, babblers, sunbirds, shrikes, malkoha just to name a few. 

Since Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest 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.












Friday, 11 March 2016

Draco aka. Flying Dragon aka. Flying Lizard @ Sukau, Sabah, Malaysia

Draco aka. Flying Dragon aka. Flying lizard is just another reptile can be found at Sukau and along Kinabatangan river. A very colorful creature moves very fast then fly away, making it very difficult to be captured.