Bird
watching at Kuala Kubu Bharu is not the same as watching cage birds in a
bird park. MDHS representative brought us for walk around the lake and the edge
of the forest at Taman Millenium to locate observe and identify the species of
birds found.
Kuala Kubu
Bharu is a city garden and it was planned by the first Town Planner during the
British era. According to MDHS Town Planning Officer, Madam Azlina Mokhtar,
during that period of time, Kuala Kubu Bharu city was planted with valuable
trees such as Mahogany and ‘Tembusu’. It is now, has become a suitable habitat
for the animals including birds. There are many species of birds that live here
and consisting of resident and migratory birds.
MDHS
representative provided binoculars and guide books on bird species in Malaysia
to facilitate us locating and identifying the species of birds found.
Red-wattled Lapwing (Burung Minta Duit), Black Crested Bulbul (Merbah Jambul),
Oriental Magpie Robin (Murai) and few other species we found here.
The use of standard
lens (18-55 mm) limited the photography shooting on birds especially close up
shot. This is a grace because it shifted my focus to capture the beauty of the
scenery here. However to see a clearer and exciting picture of the bird, you
can visit my friend’s blog: -
Our activities
here have been going on for two days. This includes a special dinner at
Restaurant Kalumpang Grill & Steamboat, Women's Day celebration Hulu
Selangor District, bathing in river/ water fall, ride a 4 wheel drive and
flying fox in Kalumpang Resort & Training Centre.
Thank you Hulu
Selangor District Council (MDHS), Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia and M-Mode Berhad, for the invitation and giving me the
opportunity and new experience.
