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Taman Negara, Fraser's Hill etc JAN/FEB 2013 (1 Viewer)
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Bananafishbones
Incoherently Rambling .....
Frasers Hill is fantastic - Taman Negara was bloomin hard work and I can safely say that Great Argus is a myth 
Fabulous time had, wish I could find the time to go back again.
Fabulous time had, wish I could find the time to go back again.
Fraser's Hill and Taman Negara
Just back from two weeks at FH and TN.
Very enjoyable birding, although the Great Argus that used to live along the Jenut Muda trail in TN is no more! They have also been very busy laying boardwalk everywhere - just the middle section of Jenut Muda to complete - not entirely convinced its a good thing tho! best birds - Male Malayan Banded Pitta and Rail Babbler - both crippling views.
All the best,
Mark
Just back from two weeks at FH and TN.
Very enjoyable birding, although the Great Argus that used to live along the Jenut Muda trail in TN is no more! They have also been very busy laying boardwalk everywhere - just the middle section of Jenut Muda to complete - not entirely convinced its a good thing tho! best birds - Male Malayan Banded Pitta and Rail Babbler - both crippling views.
All the best,
Mark
schiffornis
AWBirder
Hi, how flexible are you with dates etc? I'm thinking of going over in March for c3 weeks
halftwo
Wird Batcher
Not at all, I'm afraid. Time booked off work.
25th Jan - Feb 7th.
Unless my shift pattern changes.
schiffornis
AWBirder
Ok, no worries, hope you have a good trip. Will be interested to hear any details etc. I'm going to be there 8th-30th March
Cheers, Andy
Cheers, Andy
ebwilderae
Well-known member
Hi Halftwo,
Wife and I are planning on Fraser's Hill in early February, our itinerary is just forming but it may well be that we will overlap which would be great. Coming from North Carolina USA and my first time in SE Asia. It would be very nice to know what on earth I am seeing over there :-0 Let me know as your dates firm and I'll do the same. Cheers, Mike
Wife and I are planning on Fraser's Hill in early February, our itinerary is just forming but it may well be that we will overlap which would be great. Coming from North Carolina USA and my first time in SE Asia. It would be very nice to know what on earth I am seeing over there :-0 Let me know as your dates firm and I'll do the same. Cheers, Mike
Bananafishbones
Incoherently Rambling .....
without hijacking the thread, here is a link to my visit to Frasers Hill http://bfbsoutdoorramblings.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/far-out-in-east-day-4.html- in the 2011 archive on the righthand sde bar you will find a few more posts also
Dave
halftwo
Wird Batcher
Hi Mike,
Will do - maybe we could meet up. I've plenty of experience of SE Asia, so if I can be of assistance in any way let me know.
Dave,
Cheers, will delve into your report & links when I can.
H
halftwo
Wird Batcher
Hi Dave, et al.
Booked flights now: trip on! (25/1-6/2)
Dave, have pm.ed you re accommodation.
schiffornis
AWBirder
Bananafishbones
Incoherently Rambling .....
Great stuff everyone, certainly jealous now - a great place to visit.
Make sure you do the canopy walk
Make sure you do the canopy walk
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Don Draper
Well-known member
Don't forget to factor in a night or two at The Gap on the way up to Fraser's Hill for some slightly lower altitude species not found up at Fraser's Hill (assuming it is still open, it was 12 years ago I went!).
Great places and great birding.
Don
Great places and great birding.
Don
Chris D
Well-known member
Just walking down that road (to the Gap) - wonderful. Hitch rides back up. I wonder if Mr. Fong is still running the hotel. I think that was his name.
Also - great bugs at any bright lights (at night) up at Frasiers...............
Check out the flies on the wings.
Also great mammals. Squirrels taking part in bird waves (mixed flocks). And that place to eat behind the mosque. Find Mr. Durai. He is a treasure.
Also - great bugs at any bright lights (at night) up at Frasiers...............
Check out the flies on the wings.
Also great mammals. Squirrels taking part in bird waves (mixed flocks). And that place to eat behind the mosque. Find Mr. Durai. He is a treasure.
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ebwilderae
Well-known member
Hello Dave et al
In Penang for 4 nights then to Shahzan Inn Fraser Hill on
The 31st for six nights if anyone's around. Really looking
Forward to some great birds. Great photos Dave. Cheers mike
In Penang for 4 nights then to Shahzan Inn Fraser Hill on
The 31st for six nights if anyone's around. Really looking
Forward to some great birds. Great photos Dave. Cheers mike
Hi all. Great thread thanks for all the info. I will be in KL for a few days at the end of March. I wasn't originally planning on going to FH as I thought I would stay a bit closer to KL ( Taman Rimba Ampang ). However after reading this I might. I won't rent a car so was wondering is it too big to do on foot? If I can get there by public transport / taxi could I just do a couple of days on foot without a car? I just want to take pictures of colorful birds rather than search for all the rarities... Thanks in advance.
Bananafishbones
Incoherently Rambling .....
arjacee, once you reach Frasers Hill gates all the ammenities, hotels, and access to the trails are ok by foot. Some of the birds at the hotel feeding stations would fill your camera up with beauties anyway... silver eared mesia for starters :t:. The telecom Loop is fantastic and very walkable with a nice coffee house halfway round, the trails are easily accessible from the hotels. The old road was good for flycatchers and Raptors.
You cant go wrong if you want to generally walk around snapping away, or sitting for an hour at a bird table at a hotel.
Not sure the cost of a Taxi but I guess you can google it.
Dave
images are from our hotel grounds only
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