Penang Island as a popular tourist destination is not only about local food and fine cuisines but it is also home to fascinating world that is relatively unknown. The alluring and amazing bird life around the state of Penang. The ...[ read more ]
Birdwatching Tour to Penang Hill
Penang Hill is a wonderful choice for birding: as many as 100 species (about 80% of those recorded on Penang Island) have been documented here.The tract of forest—lapid in elevation, accessible yet wild—hosts a healthy mix of garden and forest ...[ read more ]
CICADA EXOSKELETON — THE REMNANT OF METAMORPHOSIS
The empty, amber-colored shells found clinging to tree trunks in Langkawi’s rainforests are the discarded exoskeletons of cicadas. These remnants, known as exuviae, mark a critical transition in the life cycle of these insects—from a subterranean nymph to a winged, ...[ read more ]
BROWN-WINGED KINGFISHER (Pelargopsis amauroptera)
The Brown-winged Kingfisher is a specialized avian predator confined to the mangrove forests and coastal riverine systems of the eastern Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. In Langkawi, this bird is a flagship species for the health of the ...[ read more ]
CAPTURING THE MAGNIFICENCE OF MALAYSIA’S BIRDS
JungleWalla Nature Journal | Archive Malaysia is a true paradise for bird enthusiasts, boasting over 700 species of birds across its diverse landscapes. From the dense rainforest canopies to the scenic coastal mudflats, the opportunities for bird photography are endless. ...[ read more ]
NATURAL HISTORY FIELD COURSE SERIES — INTRODUCTION TO BIRDWATCHING
JungleWalla Nature Journal | Archive In a unique collaboration with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), JungleWalla presented a specialized field course series at the Mutiara Resort, Taman Negara. This program was designed for nature enthusiasts aged 12 and above, offering ...[ read more ]
Photography Competition
Langkawi invites you to enter your stunning wildlife photos toLangkawi Birdrace and Fotofest photography competition. We’re looking for beautiful bird photographs representing the wildlife of our magical islands. Your own original digital images of our wildlife are all eligible for ...[ read more ]
Birdrace
A Bird Race is a fun learning bird watching activity where teams of 3 competitors race for certain duration at designated sites to watch, identify and record as many bird species as possible. Each team will be accompanied by a ...[ read more ]
Workshops & Press Conference
Day one of the event kicked off with workshops and talks by invited judges and nature conservationists touching both photography and birding and of course, insights into nature tourism. To the excitement of many, the workshops on day one were ...[ read more ]
The Winners 2010
THE WINNERS 2010 Congratulations to the winners for the different categories and thank you for making it a wonderful and memorial outing. Hope to see you again in 2011 BIRD RACE First Prize: Team Cawi : Othman Ayeb, Indera Rahayu ...[ read more ]
THE KELABIT HIGHLANDS — SARAWAK’S REMOTE MONTANE FRONTIER
The Kelabit Highlands is a remote plateau in the northeastern corner of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Situated at an average elevation of 1,100 meters, this isolated region is characterized by cool montane climates, vast rice paddies, and primary rainforests. It is ...[ read more ]
HORNBILLS OF LANGKAWI — THE FOREST GIANTS
JungleWalla Nature Journal | Species Spotlight Hornbills are perhaps the most iconic avian residents of Langkawi’s rainforests. Their presence is a sign of a healthy ecosystem, as they require large, ancient trees for nesting and vast tracts of forest to ...[ read more ]