This March, Raptor Watch 2024 will take place at Tanjung Tuan between the Melaka and Negeri Sembilan border. It is a two-day event that happens over the weekend for the public this March 9-10.
The birding event is free and encourages anyone interested in knowing more about raptors and their migratory flyways to drop by, as volunteers will be there to help answer questions.
Raptor Watch 2024
The Raptor Watch event has been going on for a long time at the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve, at the iconic Cape Rachado lighthouse on top of the small hill here. During this nature-friendly event, many other activities take place around the vicinity.
There will be guided walks, knowledge sharing, booths selling merchandise and NGO booths promoting the different conservation areas. There will also be an official launch and speech by an invited VIP in collaboration with Tourism Melaka and Negeri Sembilan.
The main event occurs at the top of the hill where the Cape Rachado lighthouse is located. Therefore, visitors must take a short and easy 10-minute walk up the road to the lighthouse.
Cars are not permitted to use the road as the park management will close the main gate; only authorised vehicles are allowed in, namely to ferry items or VIPs. Please park your car outside Tanjung Tuan and then walk to the main gate and up the road to the Raptor Watch event area.
One or two booths near the lighthouse sell snacks, simple food, and hot and cold drinks. The MNS main booth is also at the foot of the lighthouse for anyone wanting more information to join as a member or get merchandise.
Visitors can enter the lighthouse but are restricted to a certain area. There is a special cordoned area for the MNS staff and volunteers who are doing raptor counting, which is not open to visitors.
Photos of Raptor Watch
Below are random photos taken during the last Raptor Watch 2023 at Tanjung Tuan.
When is Raptor Watch 2024?
Raptor Watch 2024 will be held from March 9-10 this year at the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve.
Raptor Watch 2024
- Date: 9-10 March 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
- Location: Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve (Cape Rachado Lighthouse)
- Website: MNS Raptor Watch Website
You can also read about my previous article on Raptor Watch 2023, as I always provide the information as early as possible so people can start to make plans. If anyone wants to know more, they will find this article.
Conclusion
Those planning to attend Raptor Watch 2024 can easily self-drive from Kuala Lumpur or any other city to Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve. If you plan to spend a night here, there are several hotels, resorts, and Airbnb places around Port Dickson.
