Showing posts with label Eco-tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eco-tourism. Show all posts

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Pointers for Bird Watching Questions

A little bird told me......

observe the bold letters within the script:
extrated from Virtual Malaysia:

KUALA GULA BIRD WATCHING HAVEN
A bird watcher's paradise,

Kuala Gula is a bona-fide eco tourism destination.People enjoy and appreciate Kuala Gula for its serenity, rural charm and plenty of bird life !

Though essentially a fishing settlement, Kuala Gula has in the past few years, become one of the favourite locations for bird-watching. Species such as the Milky Stork and Lesser Adjutants are just a couple of the attractions for bird enthusiasts, or birders, to spy for here. Aside from the resident varieties of kingfishers, egrets and species of shore raptors that are visible all year round, migrating fowls pass through in droves on their journey from the north to escape the winter. This journey takes place around October through March, marking the peak season when birders descend upon Kuala Gula's shores and mudflats to witness the spectacle.

Hiring nature guides in Kuala Gula is not a problem, provided you book in advance. The guides, many of whom are local residents trained by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) will take you to the best spots where you will be regaled by the sheer variety of migratory birds for as far as China, Japan, Russia and Mongolia.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Good pointers for questions pertaining to Eco-tourism

A little bird told me........

Extract from Editor’s Note – Virtual Malaysia Magazine
Good travel ideas with regards to eco-tourism

“ With its vast natural resources encompassing pristine 130-million year old tropical rainforests, rushing rapids , placid lakes, breathtaking shores and islands, as well as rugged landscapes, Malaysia today is becoming a favourite eco-destination for visitors from all over the world.

Coupled with easy access to seemingly remote sites as well as the availability of various categories of accomodation within easy distance, many natural places of interest in Malaysia are becoming choice destinations among nature loving travellers as well as endurance sports enthusiasts.

Attested by the rapidly growing number of extreme sportingevents as well as nature challenges in the country that see high international and local participation, we can safely say that Malaysia is fast securing a place as a favourite eco-venue in the region.

From less arduous feats like short jungle treks and angling to full-fledge extreme sporting events such as white-water kayaking, 4-wheel competitions, eco-challenges and rock climbing, the options awaiting eco-travellers and adventure-lovers abound.

Activities such as eco-challenges in Taman Negara and Kuala Kubu, kayaking down the choppy Kenaboi river, the punishing yet rewarding climb to the peak of Mount Tahan, and the vast potentials awaiting visitors to Kenyir Lake, all speak of the growing recognition of Malaysia's great outdoors and its timeless natural world.

With this recognition, comes greater awareness of nature conservtion, which Msia can proudly claim to have done wisely with it numerous state and national parks, forest reserves, marine parks as well as recreational forest reserves. There is one within easy reach from all major towns and cities and few places can boast of primeval natural destinations just less than an hour's drive from the capital or any major city in the country.

Growing public awareness and appreciation, which is also being fuelled by the increasing interest in eco-travel, spell a good future for the country's natural reserves, which may soon see Malaysia becoming a top eco-destination."