"A superb 10-day trip in March 2024. Weng Chun responded quickly to all our numerous questions while in the planning stage of the trip and he tailored it perfectly to ensure that we saw as many lifers as possible. Weng Chun is a consummate professional, combining his intimate knowledge of the birds of Peninsula Malaysia with great organisational skills and a sharp sense of humour. If we “dipped” on a species in one location, he went well out of his way to take us to an alternative location to secure a sighting. His knowledge of the mammals, reptiles, butterflies and dragonflies is extensive and greatly added to our enjoyment. Weng Chun is excellent company and we loved swapping birding/travelling stories with him over some delicious meals. We have no hesitation in fully recommending his services and with his infectious love of nature, you will undoubtably have a truly memorable trip with him." - Steve & Catherine, UK

Steve and Catherine came over to Peninsular Malaysia for a 10 days birding to look for specific targets and lifers.

It was not just an ordinary birding trip but we had a lot of good fun and laughter as both of them shared their birding experience while travelling to all the continents in the world.  

The trip start off from Kuala Lumpur and end in Kuala Lumpur, covering places like Fraser’s Hill, Taman Negara Sungai Relau, Lanchang, and Bukit Tnggi. We also did a few pre dawn and night birding which we encountered Barred Eagle Owl, Mountain Scops Owl, Blyth's Frogmouth and Slow Loris. I also heard Sunda Scops Owl and Brown Wood Owl at a distant.

Highlights from the trip: Malaysian Rail-babbler, Garnet Pitta, Blue-winged Pitta, Mangrove Pitta, Short-tailed Babbler, Fluffy-backed Tit-babbler, Black-and-red Broadbill, Long-tailed Broadbill, Mugimaki Flycatcher, Rufous-chested Flycatcher, Indochinese Blue Flycatcher, Checker-throated Woodpecker, Bamboo Woodpecker, Chestnut-naped Forktail, Black Laughingthrush, Malayan Laughingthrush, Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush, Barred Eagle-Owl, Rufous-collared Kingfisher, Banded Kingfisher, Blyth's Frogmouth, Black Hornbill, Helmeted Hornbill, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Marbled Wren-babbler, Mountain Peacock-Pheasant, Malayan Partridge, Ferruginous Partridge, Dusky Crag Martin, and so much more.

Siberian Blue Robin

Orange-breasted Trogon

Plantain Squirrel

White-rumped Shama

Both Steve and Catherine are into mammals and reptiles too. Their sightings include: Long-tailed Macaque, Pig-tailed Macaque, White-thighed Surili, Sunda Slow Loris, Red-cheeked Squirrel, Pallas's (Red-bellied) Squirrel, Grey-bellied Squirrel, Plantain Squirrel, Three Striped Ground Squirrel, Himalayan Striped Squirrel, Low's Squirrel, Common Treeshrew, Northern Short-tailed Gymnure, Common Sun Skink, Long-tailed Sun Skink, Sumatran Gliding Lizard, Great Anglehead Lizard, Water Monitor Lizard, and others.

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Contact me to make a reservation for a private birding tour with an experienced and licensed tourist guide specialize in birdwatching and photography tours. I have been guiding professionally since 2007 with birders coming from United States, Canada, UK, Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Ecuador, Greece, South Africa, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Brunei and others.

Send messages via WhatsApp to +60183632738 or email to wengchun@gmail.com

Follow my year 2024 sightings with photographs from camera and mobile phone: Bird of Year 2024 

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Check out the following bird families:

Woodpeckers of Peninsular Malaysia

Kingfishers of Peninsular Malaysia

Owls of Peninsular Malaysia

Hornbills of Peninsular Malaysia

Babblers of Peninsular Malaysia

Broadbills of Peninsular Malaysia

Barbets of Peninsular Malaysia

Pittas of Peninsular Malaysia

Pheasants and Partridges of Peninsular Malaysia

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters of Peninsular Malaysia

Flowerpeckers of Peninsular Malaysia

Trogons of Peninsular Malaysia

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It always feels special when birding adventures take us off the beaten path. This 8-day journey was no exception, as we ventured beyond the usual routes to capture some of Malaysia’s most magnificent birds. The trip was made even more meaningful with the return of familiar companions, Dr. Shen and Teresa. It had been almost a year and a half since we last explored the birding sites near Kuala Lumpur together, and this time we expanded our horizons, covering a variety of habitats in search of more species. Along the way, we also savored the scenery and indulged in local food—a perfect blend of nature, photography, and culture.

Our first morning set the tone for the trip. The wetlands came alive with the soaring silhouettes of herons and storks, their wings cutting gracefully across the morning sky. It was a breathtaking sight to watch them at such close range, offering us plenty of opportunities to capture birds in flight. Some of them were busy gathering nesting materials, their beaks filled with twigs as they flew overhead, a reminder of the season’s rhythm and the persistence of life.

The highlight of the morning, however, came from an unexpected visitor. A Water Monitor Lizard, moving silently but purposefully, crept close to where we were standing. At one point, it seemed almost curious about a bag we had left on the ground—too close for comfort, but thrilling to witness in the wild. It was a reminder that birding isn’t only about birds; it’s about immersing ourselves in the broader web of life that surrounds them.

Over the days that followed, we explored a mosaic of landscapes—lowland forests, wetlands, and open country—each offering its own charm and surprises. Every new site revealed species we had not encountered before, broadening our list while deepening our appreciation for Malaysia’s rich birdlife. From tiny forest dwellers darting among the foliage to majestic raptors circling overhead, the variety was staggering.

But beyond the species count and photographs, the trip was about connection—connection with nature, with friends who share the same passion, and with the places that make birding in Malaysia so rewarding. Good food, shared laughter, and moments of silence broken only by bird calls tied everything together. As the days passed, the sense of discovery never waned, reminding us why birding is as much about the journey as it is about the birds themselves. 

Some of the highlights from the trip: Painted Stork, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Pink-backed Pelican (escapee), Black-crowned Night Heron, Asian Openbill, Banded Woodpecker, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Coppersmith Barbet, Common Flameback, Banded Bay Cuckoo, Large-tailed Nightjar, Barred Eagle Owl, Blue-winged Pitta, Short-tailed Babbler, Green Iora, Black-and-red Broadbill, Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot, Crested Goshawk, Brahminy Kite, Grey-headed Swamphen, Little Cormorant, Plaintive Cuckoo, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Pied Triller, Javan Sparrow, Crimson Sunbird, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Blue Rock Thrush, Copper-throated Sunbird, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Crested Serpent Eagle, Milky Stork, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Spotted Wood Owl, Long-tailed Parakeet, Lineated Barbet, Red-throated Barbet, Hooded Pitta, Green-backed Flycatcher, Rufous-collared Kingfisher, Orange-headed Thrush, Crimson-winged Woodpecker, Rufous Woodpecker, Black-capped Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Gold-whiskered Barbet, Spectacled Bulbul, Scaly-breasted Bulbul, Banded Kingfisher, Large Woodshrike, Tiger Shrike, Fiery Minivet, Jambu Fruit Dove, Chestnut-breasted Malkoha, Violet Cuckoo, Black-and-yellow Broadbill, Blyth’s Broadbill, Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker, Yellow-vented Flowerpecker, Oriental Darter, Black-winged Stilt, Orange-bellied Flowerpecker, Plain Sunbird, Ruby-cheeked Sunbird, Orange-breasted Trogon, Bushy-crested Hornbill, Mountain Peacock-Pheasant, White-rumped Shama, Siberian Blue Robin, Great Hornbill, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Great Myna and others.

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Contact me to make a reservation for a private birding tour with an experienced and licensed tourist guide specialize in birdwatching and photography tours. I have been guiding professionally since 2007 with birders coming from United States, Canada, UK, Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Ecuador, Greece, South Africa, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Brunei and others.

Send messages via WhatsApp to +60183632738 or email to wengchun@gmail.com

Follow my year 2024 sightings with photographs from camera and mobile phone: Bird of Year 2024

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Check out the following bird families:

Woodpeckers of Peninsular Malaysia

Kingfishers of Peninsular Malaysia

Owls of Peninsular Malaysia

Hornbills of Peninsular Malaysia

Babblers of Peninsular Malaysia

Broadbills of Peninsular Malaysia

Barbets of Peninsular Malaysia

Pittas of Peninsular Malaysia

Pheasants and Partridges of Peninsular Malaysia

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters of Peninsular Malaysia

Flowerpeckers of Peninsular Malaysia

Trogons of Peninsular Malaysia

Read more »