Birdwatching from Penang Island to penang mainland sites. The narrow straits of Air Hitam Dalam Educational Forest is a small patch of freshwater swamp forest at the northern end of the state and it provides sanctuary to such feathered jewels as the Mangrove Pitta, Ruddy Kingfisher and Black-And-Red Broadbill. A number of migrants also pass through the locality and some will also remain here for the winter. It is also the best place to see nocturnal species like owls and nightjars.
Not too far from here lies the coastline of Teluk Air Tawar – Kuala Muda which has been gazetted as an Important Bird Area. Each year, thousands of waders and other shore birds will find refuge here during the winter months up north and this is certainly one of the best wader sites in Malaysia.
Star Birds: Mangrove Pitta, Ruddy Kingfisher and Black Broadbill, Red Broadbill, Lesser-Adjutant, Green-billed Malkoha.
Price : RM600 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Duration : 8 Hours in total including traveling time.
Included in price: Bird guide, transportation, entrance fee and bottle water.
Not Included in Price: Accommodation, Meals, Beverages, Camera fees where applicable.
Recommended Attire: Long sleeve shirts, Long pants, walking shoes, hat and good sun protection, keep to earth colors like green brown or black and avoid bright colors like red, yellow, and white. Please bring your own binoculars, field scope and field guide.
Fitness Level: Easy
Target Birds : 40 species
Penang MainLand Birdwatching
0700hrs: Pick up from hotel
0800hrs: Arrive at Air Hitam Dalam Educational Forest
1000hrs: Depart from Air Hitam Dalam Educational Forest
1030hrs: Arrive at Permatang Pauh Paddy Fields
1300hrs: Break For Lunch
1400hrs: Continue Birding
1600hrs: Depart from Permatang Pauh Paddy Fields
1700hrs: Drop off at hotel
Please be advise the propose itinerary above subject to traffic conditions.
