"Looking back on a few very nice days of birdingwatching with Weng Chun in the midwest of Malaysia, we have to say it really surprised us. The amount of species exceeded our wildest expectations when we planned this trip, 150 + species were on our list after 3 days of birdwatching,.along the way, in different places, along the route. The care we received was heartwarming, everthing was done to give us an unforgettable time. By being patience and perservering to the end our guide managed to showed us as many species as possible, but sometimes this was not always immediately possible due the fickle speed of the birds. Because of the friendly interaction with each other, it was a pleasure to get through these days with a joke and serious birding. We had an unforgettable time, worth repeating next year 😁" - Margaret & Rob
The 3 days trip covers the usual spots in Hulu Langat, Bukit Tinggi and Kuala Selangor. Initially, we wanted to go to Fraser's Hill, however the dates coincide with Fraser's Hill International Bird Race and it will definitely not the best period to go because we will not be able to book any accommodation. Hence, we altered the original plan and decided to cover different spots.
Although it is considered a rush trip, we still managed to see some of the colorful species throughout the trip. A great experience for both Margaret and Rob.
Some of the highlights from the trip: Bamboo Woodpecker, Grey-and-buff Woodpecker, Black-thighed Falconet, Dark-throated Oriole, Bushy-crested Hornbill, Silver-breasted Broadbill, Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, Barred Eagle-Owl
The following list is a compilation of birds and other wildlife "seen and photographed" throughout the trip.
Javan Myna, Common Myna, Zebra Dove, Spotted Dove, Oriental Magpie Robin, Yellow-vented Bulbul, Olive-winged Bulbul, House Crow, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Feral Pigeon (Rock Pigeon), Pacific Swallow, Rufous-bellied Swallow, House Swift, Germain's Swiftlet, Plume-toed Swiftlet, Rufescent Prinia, Emerald Dove, Scaly-breasted Munia, White-rumped Munia, Little Spiderhunter, Spectacled Spiderhunter, Spectacled Bulbul, Red-eyed Bulbul, Buff-vented Bulbul, Stripe-throated Bulbul, Black-and-yellow Broadbill, Silver-breasted Broadbill, Black-and-red Broadbill, White-throated Kingfisher, Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Rufous-collared Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Rufous Woodpecker, Buff-necked Woodpecker, Bamboo Woodpecker, Grey-and-buff Woodpecker, Laced Woodpecker, Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, Common Flameback, Grey-throated Babbler, Puff-throated Babbler, Pin Striped Tit-babbler, Chestnut-winged Babbler, Rufous-tailed Tailorbird, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Ashy Tailorbird, Ruby-cheeked Sunbird, Red-throated Sunbird, Plain Sunbird, Brown-throated Sunbird, Black-eared Barbet, Sooty Barbet, Gold-whiskered Barbet, Yellow-crowned Barbet, Red-throated Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, Black-thighed Falconet, Raffles's Malkoha, Red-billed Malkoha, Chestnut-bellied Malkoha, Green Iora, Common Iora, Dark-throated Oriole, Black-naped Oriole, Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher, Thick-billed Green Pigeon, Pink-necked Green Pigeon, Blue-winged Leafbird, Lesser Green Leafbird, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Banded Bay Cuckoo, Rusty-breasted Cuckoo (Brush Cuckoo), Little Bronze Cuckoo, Orange-bellied Flowerpecker, Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker, Yellow-vented Flowerpecker, Bushy-crested Hornbill, Baya Weaver, White-bellied Erpornis, Long-billed Spiderhunter, Cinereous Bulbul, Black-crested Bulbul, Whiskered Treeswift, Scarlet Minivet, White-rumped Shama, Ferruginous Partridge, Mountain Peacock-Pheasant, Large Woodshrike, Little Cuckoo-Dove, Asian Glossy Starling, Brahminy Kite, Black-winged Kite, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Painted Stork, Asian Openbill, Little Egret, Cattle Egret, Medium Egret, Black-crowned Night Heron, White-breasted Woodswallow, Cinnamon Bittern, Large-tailed Nightjar, Collared Kingfisher, Asian Koel, Pied Triller, Yellow-bellied Prinia, Grey Heron, Striated Heron, Golden-bellied Gerygone, Blue-throated Bee-eater, Malaysian Pied Fantail, Swinhoe's White-eye, Lesser Adjutant, Mangrove Whistler, Cinereous Tit, Barn Owl, and Barred Eagle Owl
Other wildlife: Great Anglehead Lizard, Pig-tailed Macaque, Dusky Langur, White-thighed Surili, Plantain Squirrel, Siamang, Silvered Langur, Himalayan Striped Squirrel, Short-tailed Gymnure, Long-tailed Macaque, Common Sun Skink, Common Gliding Lizard (Sumatran Flying Lizard), Water Monitor Lizard, Fiddler Crab, and Giant Mudskipper
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