One of the star birds found in Langkawi Island is the Brown-winged Kingfisher, which was once assumed to be seen on this island in Malaysia. However, that is not true, as this cute little bird is also found in Southern Thailand. However, in Malaysia, this unique bird is only seen in Pulau Langkawi and nowhere […]
Some local birders have been asking me about bird watching at Kubang Badak BioGeoTrail in Langkawi as I have been visiting this beautiful island many times in the last few years. I have never had enough days to explore some of the new places fully, and Kubang Badak is probably one of the birding destinations […]
For anyone interested in doing some bird watching in Langkawi Island, I have come up with a rough guide on everything you need to know before heading to this beautiful island. As it is called in Malay, Pulau Langkawi is home to over 230 species of birds. It is one of the best bird watching […]
For anyone who plans to go bird watching at Gunung Raya in Langkawi Island, you should know that this can be done by engaging a local bird guide or even by yourself if you rent a car or bike. In this review, I enjoyed visiting one of Langkawi’s popular birding site, and I had a […]
Here is a photo of a Striated Heron bird at Langkawi Island in the northwest of Malaysia. This photo was taken during a quick bird watching trip to Darulaman Sanctuary, located in Langkawi’s centre. The Striated Heron (Butorides striata) is not easily spotted. Still, during my birding trip to Darulaman Sanctuary, I managed to spot […]
Apparently, the Langkawi International Bird Fest is scheduled to place at the end of the year in Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia. This bird watching event is also being organised by BirdLife International, Malaysia Nature Society and also LADA or the Langkawi Development Authority. I was really shocked to hear the news, especially coming from someone else […]
