Go birdwatching in FRIM for a unique Malaysian travel experience

Birdwatching is a rewarding activity that’s also suitable for the whole family. — Filepic

The cool breeze and sound of birds and crickets chirping perked up the spirits of 12 nature lovers who woke up early to do some birdwatching at Paya Burung, located within the Forest Reserve Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.

Participating in a citizen science project organised by FRIM’s Ecotourism Division earlier this year, the group was hoping to catch a glimpse of, among others, the red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus), a protected bird species on the brink of extinction.