Bird watching is the more refined and certainly less strenuous adventurous activity of Malaysia. Seven hundred species of birds with some rare migratory varieties have made the country a famous bird watchers destination for the world wide travelers. As a bird watchers paradise, Malaysia the avian extravaganza is successfully making the tourist way towards the country. Peninsula Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo are the two different birding regions of Malaysia.
Bird watching locations of Malaysia :
Frasers Hill
Kuala Selangor Nature Park
Kuala Gula
Maxwell Hill Taiping Perak
Taman Negara
Best seasons for Bird Watching in Malaysia : The tropical climate of Malaysia permits the bird watcher to go for a holiday all round the year. The rainy season is not preferable for those planning for an excursion in Malaysia. Migratory birds make their way within the west coast of Malaysia to travel to Sumatra in its peak movements in April and October.
Bird watching tips in Malaysia : A pair of binoculars is a must have for watching of distant and high flying birds.
A notebook or a guidebook is very handy to write down your answers and observations.
Wear dark colored clothing; full sleeved cotton shirts, full pants and knee length socks works out best and saves you from insect bites and leeches.
In case of slippery terrain, field boots are advisable.
