Welcome to Bird Watching Asia, a specialised portal, website and blog about bird-watching in Malaysia and Asia. The main objective of this bird-watching website is to provide birders with up-to-date information on bird-watching in the country and this region.

You will find articles, reviews, locations, resources, and even tips and tricks from Malaysia and Asia about bird watching. We will focus more on Malaysia and Southeast Asia, as Greater Asia is an extensive area, but we will also include relevant destinations and information.

Who is Bird Watching Asia? 

Bird Watching Asia is an independent private website and blog owned and operated by David Hogan Jr, a pure Malaysian from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I have been writing about bird watching since 2008 and tourism in Malaysia and worldwide on my other platform, Malaysia Asia.

I am not a bird tour company or bird-watching guide, but just a general and casual birder who has been bird-watching since 2007 and does not claim to be a professional. I tend to do this sport leisurely as one of my outdoor hobbies.

However, much of my bird-watching has been done mainly around Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Jordan. Again, it’s not hard-core birding but casual birding in these countries.

I realised that there is limited information about this unique hobby; therefore, I took the initiative to start this bird-watching website to provide valuable information.

My initial aim is to promote bird watching in Malaysia, as this is my home, and eventually, I will venture to neighbouring countries in my region. Of course, this will take time before I finally explore Asia.

What is Bird Watching Asia?

• The purpose of this bird-watching portal is to provide up-to-date information on birding and anything else related to this unique hobby.
• As this is a private portal, everything here is self-funded and not supported by any organisation, government or bird club.
• Bird Watching Asia’s mission is to provide the best and latest information possible, but being self-funded, it will take time to provide all the information available.
• We will do our utmost best to keep the information updated occasionally.

Work With Bird Watching Asia

For those in this niche industry, you are welcome to contact us about collaborating to promote your destination, business, service, or products. Bird Watching Asia is always open to collaborations with any interested party, and you can contact us about this.

Who are the people or businesses that can work with us for a win-win situation? Below is a list of the potential people or companies that can collaborate with us;

• Tourism Boards
  Tourism boards from countries, states, and districts can work together with us as a platform to promote their bird-watching destinations. We can send birders to your destination to do an overall review.

• Bird Watching Tour Companies
  In Asia, numerous bird-watching tour companies provide tailor-made tours for birders. The tours may be as simple as daily tours, elaborate weekly or even 30-day tours. We can work with small or large tour companies that specialise in this. We are also open to working with new tour companies to venture into this niche tourism market.

• Bird Watching Guides
  There are many birdwatching guides in each country. Most of them are freelance and operate on recommendations, word of mouth, social media, and some even via their websites. Bird guides can also contact us to get featured in our Bird Watching Guides section. We may even have an interview section in the near future.
• Bird Watching Clubs and Associations
  There are many birding clubs all over Asia, and even here in Malaysia, there are a few. I am very open to working with these birdwatching clubs, especially those in Malaysia, where we can do something to create more awareness.

• Bird Writers and Bird Videographers
  You are invited to contribute or share articles related to bird watching on our site. We are self-funded; therefore, we can only credit your name, Instagram, website or social media account. Contact us for more information.
• Bird Watching Websites, Magazines or Books
  They are highly popular among the birding community locally and around the world. If you are keen on doing direct or cross-promotions, this can be arranged to benefit both parties.

• Bird Watching Products
  There are many different products related to bird watching, and we are open to working together to promote or even review these products. They include;
  1. Photography Products—This is probably one of every bird watcher’s most crucial products: cameras, lenses, tripods, flash, straps, accessories, etc.
  2. Spotting Products – Binoculars and scopes are essential tools for bird watchers. If you are a manufacturer, distributor or retail outlet selling these products, we can offer product reviews and advertising for your equipment.
  3. Apparel – Depending on your destination, most bird-watching in Malaysia and Asia will be humid or cool. Apparel is essential for bird watchers to feel comfortable spending hours in the rainforest, sea or mountains. Products include pants, tops, jackets and even shoes.
  4. Bird Watching Gear – Gear comes in many forms, and nowadays, with technology, many new and exciting products are suitable for bird watchers. They are smartphones, recorders, laptops, camera bags, pouches, general backpacks, luggage bags, gadgets, etc.
  5. Other Bird Watching Products – Many other products can be used for bird watching, including watches, travel amenities, insect repellent, and many other items. It could even be a car, truck or SUV that can be reviewed.

How to Contact Bird Watching Asia?

If you are interested in this niche nature and outdoor hobby and want to contact me, please use the contact form provided. I will respond as soon as possible. You can also check out the Birdwatching Asia Team, formed in 2022.

I am not a full-scale bird tour company, but many friends run bird tours in Malaysia. Soon, I will have a section dedicated to birdwatching tours in Malaysia and possibly around Asia, where you can contact the tour operators directly.

Conclusion

If you have any questions, want to advertise, promote a birdwatching product, or contribute articles, please get in touch with me, and we can discuss this further. Bird Watching Malaysia is an independent platform created by me to promote the hobby to new and existing birders and the entire birding community.