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NEWSLETTER OF THE MALAYSIAN NATURE SOCIETY
www.mns.my April 2011
Raptorous
Weekend
Last month, the Malaysian Nature Society
(MNS) hosted the 12th Raptor Watch event (RW) at
PNB Ilham Resort, 10th Mile Tanjung Tuan, Port
Dickson on the 12th and 13th March 2011. This year,
we celebrated our annual event together with the 2011
International Year of Forests decreed by the United
Nations.
Raptor Watch was first held in 2000, and has
become the biggest and most widely attended public
event for MNS. Our theme this year “Come together,
forest for people and birds” was very much in line
with MNS’s passion and objective to conserve natural
habitats and forest landscapes. Its main objective
is to make all Malaysians aware of probably the most
spectacular natural phenomenon in Peninsular
Malaysia – thousands of raptors (birds of prey) making
landfall at Tanjung Tuan.
Last year, 73 152 raptors were recorded by
our raptor counters for 43 days and this year, we continue
to count their arrival until the 3rd of April 2011.
Five main species of migratory raptors will pass
through Tanjung Tuan and these species are; the Oriental
Honey-Buzzard, (Pernis ptilorhyncus), Black
Baza (Aviceda leuphotes), Japanese Sparrowhawk
(Accipiter gularis), Chinese Goshawk (Accipiter
soloensis) and the Grey-faced Buzzard (Butastur indicus).
RW also serves as a platform to create awareness
on the need to protect Tanjung Tuan, as a coastal
rainforest (and its adjacent mangrove areas) and as a
valuable natural resource. MNS’s President, Assoc.
Prof. Dr Maketab Mohamed added that “The government
and the local community must come together
to continuously support MNS’s efforts for conservation
and in keeping Tanjung Tuan as the best working
model since eco tourism and conservation will
benefit us all in the short, medium and long term.” He
also stressed that Malaysia must not convert any of
our natural forests and to remain vigilant in keeping
our forests intact as we have come to a critical point.
Listed in the Directory of Important Bird
Areas in Malaysia, Tanjung Tuan, together with 54
other sites in Peninsular and East Malaysia, has been
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Green Living Column
Non-woven Reusable
Shopping Bags?
Maybe not.
They’re everywhere these days. Just a few
evenings ago, attending a state organized function,
heaps of bright non-woven reusable bags are being
distributed to the crowd. The young ladies behind me
were even calling out “eh, ‘dik, bagi lebih” (hey kid,
give me more).
I rejected at the time thinking I’ve got plenty
already. And after reading some articles today. I am
glad I did.
It has been reported just late last year that, out
of survey 71 non-woven polypropylene bags sold by
various grocery chains, 21 had dangerous levels of
lead content, the highest being 194ppm. Studies in
the past have shown that there is no safe level. Exposure
to lead may have detrimental impact on children’s
health affecting cognitive ability and behavior
as well fertility problems in adults.
While the report was done in the US, I would
be on the side of caution even here in Malaysia.
If you are concerned about using these bags,
here are some things you could do to stay safer.
- Avoid bags with elaborate illustrations or large photographs.
- Handwash bags, not with other clothes, and dry
them in open air.
While some quarters that may or may not
have funded the research advocates usage and recycling
of plastic bags instead, I think I’ll explore other
options (and they are in the order of my personal preference).
Reason? That’s another story.
i) Grandma’s bags – these are all inherited
bags I already have at home. Stuff sewn from cut up
old clothes, cloth odds and ends etc. Or even just my
‘everything-but-the-kitchen-sink sling bag’ that I lug
around daily.
ii) Used boxes – these are boxes that the shops
have after the goods inside have been emptied out.
Send them for recycling when you’re done.
iii) Woven baskets – natural forest produce
baskets woven by local artisans. Support the local
crafts industry!
iv) Cotton bags – Bags purpose made as
reusable bags. Look for responsibly made ones – e.g.
organic, fairly paid artisans. Take good care of them
and use them a whole lot more than 173 times to make
it worth the carbon footprint.
v) Paper bags & biodegradable bags– if provided
by the store, and not having absolutely any
other options.
- Cindy Chen, gl.mnselangor@yahoo.com
References:
i) Excessive Amounts of Lead Found In Major
Reusable Grocery Bags Supplied by Major Retailers,
http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/4368-
excessive-amounts-of-lead-found-in-reusable-grocery-bagssupplied-by-majorii)
Studies Show Danger of Even Small Amounts of
Lead in Children’s Blood,
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/mar/08/health/la-he-lead-
20100308
iii) Analytical results for metals: Reusable Grocery
Bags, http://media.tbo.com/tbo/pdfs/1117bagtests.pdf
“Raptorous Weekend” continued
identified as key sites for conservation of biodiversity
using birds as key indicators to gauge the health of
the environment.
Through RW, the MNS hopes to protect this
incredible natural spectacle and ensure these raptors
continue to travel through Malaysia safely, as they
have done for hundreds and thousands of years. As
our changing climates has become a global and national
issue of late, RW also aims to educate the public
on the effects of climate change on raptor
migration and the habitats that support them as well.
This year, RW was graced by our Asian partners
from Bird Conservation of Thailand, Nature Society
of Singapore, Chinese Wild Bird Federation of
Taiwan, Kenting National Park Taiwan, Wild Bird Society
of Tainan, Wild Bird Life Club of Philippines
and Raptor Indonesia. Our list of sponsors were, partner
in nature BirdLife International, Main Sponsor
Carrefour, PNB Ilham Resort as our venue sponsor,
BFM 89.9 The Business Station as our first and official
radio station, Minox Germany as our official
sports optics, Ministry of Tourism Malaysia,
Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), IJM, Shell,
Schmidt Marketing, Omicron, FutureLab, Bros, Vive,
UOB, Chawan and The BodyShop.
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Nature Owlet Offers
In conjunction with the Raptor Watch
2011, the MNS Shop would like to offer special
prices for sport optics (binoculars & telescope)!
Brands include Swarovski Optik, Leica, Nikon &
Minox(subject to stock availability)!
Offer Valid until 30th April 2011.
SPECIAL CLEARANCE OFFER for selected
Swarovski Optik models with Discounts of up to
20% or even more!!
Binoculars Models available are the EL
10x42 Edition 60, EL 8.5x42 WB, EL 8x32 Traveller
(brown), EL 8x32 WB (green), SLC 8x30
NEU WB (green), SLC 7x42 B (green), Pocket
10X25 B (black), Pocket 8X20 B (green).
All binoculars on offer even come with
the full package! (incl. Snap Shot Adapter, Functional
Bag, Rain Cover, Objective Lens Covers and
Lift Carrying Strap)
The last Telescope on sale is the ATS 80
HD Telescope Body with 20-60X S Eyepiece.
Certain models may be in limited
amount. Please call in so further order can be made
to ensure delivery will be on time.
The last stock of Phillipps' Field Guide
to the Birds of Borneo is available now! The publisher/distributor
even mentioned that this may be
the last stock in the world :) Less than 50 copies
left!
New designs of the multi-purpose
headgear BUFF are available too! For information
on what is a BUFF & how to use it, please visit
http://www.youtube.com/user/NatureOwletMNS.
Please call during office hours for more details on
the offer!
Tel: 03-22873471 / Danny @ 012-9430722
Email: tapir.shop@mns.org.my
natureowlet@yahoo.com
Please call/email before dropping in to confirm on
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While all of this region is rugged, remote and forested, the Maliau Basin is distinguished
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Eco Kids
Nature Haikus
Haiku is a Japanese verse
form. It usually consists of three
lines with the following syllable pattern:
5-7-5. Most haikus are inspired
by nature. Here are some haikus on
nature, animals and the environment:
Basho (1644 - 1694)
An old pond!
A frog jumps in-
The sound of water.
The first soft snow!
Enough to bend the leaves
Of the jonquil low.
In the cicada's cry
No sign can foretell
How soon it must die.
Buson, Yosa (1716-84)
A whale!
Down it goes, and more and more
up goes its tail!
Issa (1762-1826)
A giant firefly:
that way, this way, that way, this -
and it passes by.
Right at my feet -
and when did you get here,
snail?
Murakami, Kijo (1865-1938)
The moment two bubbles
are united, they both vanish.
A lotus blooms.
Shiki, Masaoka. (1867-1902
After killing
a spider, how lonely I feel
in the cold of night!
A lightning flash:
between the forest trees
I have seen water.
Takahama, Kyoshi
The winds that blows -
ask them, which leaf on the tree
will be next to go.
- Wong Ee Lynn,
wongeelynn@yahoo.com
Member’s Gallery
Title: Raptor Watch 2011
Date: 12-13 March 2011
Photos by: Khor Hui Min
Description: These photos were taken during the annual
Raptor Watch event at Ilham Resort & Tanjung
Forest Reserve.
Are all your images stored in a computer or on CDs? Why not share the beauty of nature and/or
any MNS/SIG-related events with your fellow MNS members? All you need are 5-6 photos -
whether it’s a SIG outing, your 101st bird race or that gorgeous sunrise you woke up early for.
All levels of photo-taking abilities welcomed. E-mail Pencinta Alam (tapir2005@gmail.com)
your name, what your photo essay is about, where you went, and if you can remember, the date,
and watch this space.
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Hornbill Conservation Project
Hornbill Volunteer Programme 2010
Introduction
The third Hornbill Volunteer Programme 2010 (HVP10)
took place from August 3 to September 28. The venue
was at Kg Tebang, same venue as last year’s. Kg
Tebang’s community hall became the base camp for the
volunteers and coordinator. The programme concluded
successfully and yielded better results for the Plainpouched
Hornbill (PPHB) census than 2009.
Background
The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) initiated the first
Hornbill Volunteer Programme 2008 (HVP08) to provide
the public an opportunity to support the MNS survey
and monitor the PPHB movement. The inaugural
volunteer programme took place in the
months of August and September 2008,
and the base camp was at Kg Cuweh.
HVP objectives
• Create awareness about Belum-
Temengor & the plight of the 10 species of hornbills
• Volunteers to assist in monitoring & counting the
PPHBs
• Generate a core group of experienced volunteers,
whom we could deploy to different locations for simultaneous
counts.
Volunteers
As with previous programmes, the volunteers were from
various backgrounds and experience, ranging from
members and non-members of the MNS, skilled/experienced
birders and members of the public with little or no
experience. There were 12 groups and a total of 45
participants (MNS members – 22 ; New members
– 23). There were more student participants (11
pax) than previous HVPs. Three participants were
volunteers from last year’s programme.
PPHB census
PPHB censuses were conducted everyday, twice a
day, from July 28 until September 28, at dawn and
late afternoon. Both counts were done at Kg
Tebang’s open hilltop, a 5-min uphill walk from
the base camp. The exercise yielded better results
than 2009. The highest counts peaked in the month
of August and the PPHBs numbers began to decline
at the end of the same month. In 2008, the
PPHB numbers peaked in September. Other hornbill
and bird species were spotted using the scope
and binoculars.
Morning counts were challenging because of the
low, dense mists or clouds that covered the southern
part of the landscape and the low lighting at
dawn. Even more challenging and confusing was when
the PPHB flocks emerged, circled around and merged, in
the misty condition. The highest morning and evening
counts, 958 and 988 respectively, were of the same day,
August 3. Counts above 900 were not achieved since that
day. The PPHBs’ morning flight path was mostly northwest
and south-east. See Appendix 2 for detailed results.
Evening counts fluctuated in August and decreased
to very low or zero, or cancelled because of rain
from early September onwards. In the few occasions
when PPHBs were counted in the evening, they flew
mostly south-east.
Interestingly, PPHBs began to use a different
flight path in the mornings, beginning from August 30.
They could have emerged between P. Bidoh and P. Kiroi,
headed to Kg Tebang to feed on mayflies. This trend
continued until September 28. Another interesting note
was that the PPHBs numbers began to increase from
September 22.
After the census period, circling flocks were observed
for their feeding behaviour as well as differentiating
sexes. It was noted that the male:female ratio was
10:2 and there were quite a number of juveniles, mostly
males.
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MNS Hornbill Project Volunteer Programme : July-Sept
2010
PPHB behaviour
As observed in 2009, the PPHBs were circling around
and aerial feeding on mayflies. Such behaviour had been
observed and recorded at the same location by Yeap Chin
Aik and Lim Kim Chye in
August 2005. Besides the
PPHBs, Dollarbirds and Hill
Mynas joined in the aerial
feeding as well.
The low counts from
end August onwards, gave
volunteers an opportunity to
observe their behaviour and
differentiate sexes within
circling and perched flocks.
The circling flocks would
perch to rest and preen, then
resume their aerial feeding
again before flying further
northwards.
Some PPHBs were
seen not only preening
themselves but preened the ones next to them. It could be
an indication of pairing up or a parent preening its offspring.
A volunteer observed a perched PPHB, male,
using a twig at the end of a branch to clean its beak like
a toothpick!
Previous PPHB censuses
The PPHB population counts in 2004-2006 were lower
compared to their initial discovery in the 1990s, totaling
between 1,000-1,500 individuals. 2004 census yielded
900-1100 individuals.
2005 saw a drastic drop where less than 500 individuals
were counted. This could have been attributed
by increased human activities, landscape changes in one
of the indigenous villages and opening of new timber extraction
sites near the monitoring post. There is also a
possibility that the PPHBs may have changed their flight
path that year.
2006’s results show an increase in number of individuals.
There was another drastic drop in the 2007
census due to lack of funds, manpower and missed the
peak mass movement.
2008 census was unexpectedly phenomenal but
2009 census proved otherwise, with less 100 individuals
counted. The possible factors for the low counts in-
clude:-
• landscape change near PPHBs’ roosting site in the
south due to logging activities
• changed flight paths
• delayed or sub-dued fruiting season in the southern area
of Temengor
• climate change or El Nino effects
2010 census saw a rise in numbers. The PPHBs’
presence was noted in June, a month earlier than usual.
Therefore, the numbers peaked in August instead of September
as in 2008. The fruiting season may have started
one month earlier, peaked in end July.
Feeding sites survey
A few groups of volunteers were involved in the survey
at Sg Tekam, Dok, Cuweh, Pangku and Kiroi. However,
no feeding activities were seen in these areas.
Community work, excursions & other activities
In between counts, volunteers did some community
work at Kg Tebang and Kg Cuweh.
At Kg Tebang, most of the community work revolved
around planting tapioca (OA style) and fence
building to keep wild pigs away from the planted tapioca.
Excursions and other activities include visiting
Sg Kiroi waterfall; jungle trekking behind Kg Tebang;
bamboo rafting; food gathering & fishing with OA men
& women; collected bamboo for OA meal; OA meal
demo; nature education topics (various); more birding;
fishing; swimming; village and beach stroll.
Limitations
Weather was the most challenging especially in the
morning because of the low, dense mists or clouds that
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covered the southern part of the landscape and the low
lighting at dawn. The volunteers counted PPHBs with
some difficulties. Wet weather in the evenings cancelled
quite a number of the evening counts.
Conclusion
Overall the volunteer programme went smoothly without
any major hitches. Activities in between counts kept six
volunteer groups busy and gave them an opportunity to
help our OA friends through community work. Some
volunteers had the opportunity to observe how OAs
gather their food, prepare their meals and taste their
meals. Other animals sighted and heard, other than birds,
were otters, barking deer, elephants and a wild pig swimming.
The PPHBs’ presence in BT, in previous years,
were usually noted beginning from July onwards. But
this year, they were seen in June, a month earlier than
usual. This may have been the reason for the numbers to
peak in August instead of September.
Interesting notes:-
1) At the end of August, PPHBs began to use a different
flight path in the morning, instead of their usual flight
path, headed to Kg Tebang to feed on mayflies
2) Their numbers began to increase towards the end of
the volunteer programme
3) PPHBs used different flight path in evenings beginning
from early September. Therefore, none were seen at
Kg Tebang.
The many questions that still remain unanswered
are:-
• where are the PPHBs’ roosting sites in Belum-Temengor,
• are PPHBs breeding in Belum-Temengor,
• do they change their flight paths every year,
• are there Wreathed Hornbills amongst PPHBs,
• why they congregate or migrate here during certain
times of the year.
The Hornbill Project team hopes to find answers
to the above questions in the near future.
Report prepared by: Teresa Ong
HVP10 Coordinator
2011 Hornbill Volunteer Programme
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PACKAGE 1 [4D/3N]
Day 1: Arrival in Banding Island Jetty, Gerik, Perak (3.00 p.m.)
Boat transfer from Banding Island to Kampung Tebang. Introduction
and familiarization with the indigenous Jahai community
at village. Hornbill monitoring (5.30 – 7.30 p.m.) in
Kampung Tebang
Day 2: Hornbill monitoring (6.45 – 9.00 a.m.). Activities in Kg
Tebang or excursion. Hornbill monitoring (5.30 – 7.30 p.m.) in
Kampung Tebang
Day 3: Hornbill monitoring (6.45 – 9.00 a.m.). Activities in Kg
Tebang or excursion. Hornbill monitoring (5.30 – 7.30 p.m.)
Day 4: Hornbill monitoring (6.45 – 9.00 am). Debrief by Group
Leader and Coordinator. Departure to Banding Island Jetty
PACKAGE 2 [5D/4N]
DAY 1-3: Follows as per ABOVE
Day 4: Hornbill monitoring (6.45 – 9.00 am). Activities in Kg
Tebang or excursion. Hornbill monitoring (5.30 – 7.30 p.m.)
Day 5: Hornbill monitoring (6.45 – 9.00 am). Debrief by Group
Leader and Coordinator. Departure to Banding Island Jetty
For further details, email Jessie at community@mns.org.my
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Calendar of Activities
April
15-17
Fri-Sun 3D/2N to Tioman Island Leaving
on Melaka ‘Historical City Day’, this long
weekend trip has been arranged for your enjoyment and
excitement.
Activities will include Island bird watching,
snorkelling, tracking, marine park and island boat trip, or
you can just laze at the seaside. The marine park is only
5 minutes walk from the chalets where we will be staying.
Cost is RM350 per person and will cover the cost
of a return ferry ticket from Mersing, accommodation,
all meals (2 breakfasts, 2 dinners (one is BBQ), 2
lunches, coral island trip). Rental of snorkelling gear is
NOT included in this cost.
Accommodation is in triple sharing air conditioned
room. If you wish to stay in twin shared room, it
will be an extra RM40 per head. Travel expenses from
your house to Mersing jetty is not included and we would
like to recommend car pooling.
Please contact coordinator: Saffe Mohd Yusof,
012-6740054 or by email jacana1311@yahoo.com.my
for further details and to book your place. Confirmation
plus deposit of RM100 to be paid to coordinator by
March 26th 2011.
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Sun Birding: Bukit Panchor State Park, Penang
This trip is more to look for any migrant species at
the tail end of the Spring Migration. As Bukit Panchor is
an isolated forest, birds on migration are more likely to
stop over in the forest on their migration north for the
spring. We hope to record the rarer migrants that will be
passing through this location. Please bring along water
and packed lunch.
For more information contact Kanda at kandakum@tm.net.my
or Choo Eng at
chooengtan@yahoo.com
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Sun Photo Outing: Taman Rimba Templer Just
fringes outside of Kuala Lumpur. Meet up at
Taman Rimba Templer car park at 7:00am
It is a day trip in Templar's
Park for a photography
session to capture
the beauty of the forest,
streams and waterfall. It
will be around tarmac
roads and paved walkways.
There is also
troop of resident macaques to welcome us.
Bring along own drinking water and packed
lunch (no pork please and no styrofoam or any non-environment-friendly
disposables), insect repellent, leech
socks (although unlikely), swim-wear (if want to dip in
the swimming pool) change of clothes, waterproof plastic
(for the camera), tripod, brolly/raincoat (be prepared
for unpredictable weather), etc and most important, camera
and a happy self.
A token sum of RM5.00/participant will be collected
for the MNS Photo SIG fund.
Please sms/call Tovee at 012-3887498 or email
toveewan@gmail.com your interest to join.
Directions: From Batu Caves Roundabout (Trip
meter zeroed) drive along old Ipoh trunk road towards
Rawang. At 8.4km, Templers Park Arch (photo 4895) on
the opposite side of the road. At 8.9km make U - Turn.
Pass under arch and straight in to the car park area (N
3.28599, E 101.64405)
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Wed Talks: “Getting the Right Exposure” &
“Composition” MNS HQ auditorium at 8pm.
The Photo Group will be organising a series of
talks on basic photography skills throughout the year.
Follow up on the first session, the second talk will focus
on "getting the right exposure". Mr. Wong Horng Yih will
explore with all on what constitutes the correct exposure
for photography and the tools available in the camera to
assist in getting the right exposure. From exposure compensation,
the exploration continues to basis histogram
reading which introduce to budding photographers to get
the photographs they way they see it.
Jimmy Chew, fondly known as "oddstuff" in the
photography community and in his circle of friends, is a
freelance and assignment photographer. The pseudonym
was formed as he often captures snapshots of that are
strange, weird, naturally out of the ordinary or odd-looking
stuff. He has been engaged in various photography
assignments but his special interest is on landscape and
nature photography, as he is very much an outdoor and
travel person. Jimmy has a DSLR and a point and shoot
compact camera to help him “memorise” images seen
thru his eyes. He believes in shooting than in writing as
“A picture speaks a thousand words.” His personal
tagline is: “Camera changes, Photos stay!”. The talk will
cover what is composition (what it means to take photos
pleasing to the eyes of the viewer), types of composition
and how to use the camera to compose as well as do’s
and don’ts of composition.
Do bring your camera to the talk, if time permits,
test shots practice will be conducted within the session).
The talk is open to all MNS members.
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Sat Multi Hikes to Klang Gates Quartz Ridge
In promoting and highlighting the importance of
the 16-km-long Klang Gates Quartz Ridge to the residents
of Klang Valley, lies not only in its remarkable vistas,
but also in its intrinsic values. The Great Wall of
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Klang Valley offers a different meaning to visitors from
all walks of life.
Come, join this little adventure and chose one of
the four known peaks ie: Bukit Tabur West, Bukit Tabur
East, Bukit Tabur Far East and Bukit Tabur Extreme to
grace its summit and discover what it meant to you. Call
or SMS the following coordinators to register.
1) B. Tabur West - Leo K.M. (016-2712424)
2) B. Tabur East - Yeoh Y.T. (012-2919828)
3) B. Tabur Far East - Sidney Seok (019-2221123)
4) B. Tabur Extreme - J.C. Tan (012-9199179)
The hikes are jointly organised by different SIGs
(Special-Interest-Group) of Selangor Branch. A fee of
RM10-00 will be charged for PA Group Insurance, other
expenses and Group Fund.
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Sun Bird Watching at Taman Botanic Negara
This is a half-day bird watching event organized
by the MNS Selangor Branch Bird Group.
Taman Botanic Negara (co-ordinates: 3.095393,
101.511075), aka Taman Pertanian Bukit Cahaya Seri
Alam, is an agricultural park within a tropical forest.
Birding will be along the network of paved roads in the
park. Birds seen previously include Oriental Pied Hornbill,
Black Hornbill, Black Magpie and more.
Meet at the car park at the end of Jalan Liku 8/1
at 7.00am sharp. Directions: If you are coming from
Petaling Jaya, take the Federal Highway and head to
Shah Alam. Upon reaching Shah Alam, turn off to Persiaran
Kayangan. Go pass the Concorde Hotel until you
reach the junction to Jalan Liku 8/1.
The event shall end at noon. To register, call or
SMS Mr. Tang at 012-3061133 or Encik Omar Abdullah
at 012-2186718. Call after 6.00pm, SMS anytime.
Bring along a pair of binoculars, drinking water
and mosquito repellant. Wear dull-coloured clothes, hat
and comfortable shoes.
Apr30-May2
All events, times and venues are correct at time
of printing. For latest updates, contact your
favourite SIG, check the MNS website regularly
or join the eGroup by sending an e-mail to
mnselangor-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Don’t Leave Home Without It
All members are required to show their membership
cards to participate in any of the
Branch’s activities. New members who haven't
received their cards will be required to show
their membership payment receipts. Lost your
card? Contact Wee Chin at HQ.
Sat–Mon The ABC's of Bird
Watching at Fraser’s Hill
Open to members of all branches.
Interested in bird watching but do not know
where to start? This popular course, held once a year, by
the Selangor Bird Group is for you if you are asking any
of these questions: "What is that bird? Which binoculars
should I buy? What are bins? How do I use my binoculars,
by the time I find the spot where I thought the bird
was, it had flown? Which field guide should I get?"
Conducted via classroom and outdoor practical
sessions at Fraser's Hill, participants will be grounded on
birding basics in class followed by field experience, with
the guidance of experienced birder-trainers.
Cost: RM350, which covers meals except breakfast
(as we will be out birding early and the hotel is not
able to cater to our time -- we will each be bringing our
own breakfasts -- basic kitchen available); transportation
(carpooling - if you drive yourself, we will refund you
the amount charged; if you take passengers, we will compensate
you for every person you take); course materials;
the latest MNS Selangor Bird Group notebook each;
the latest edition of "A Checklist of the Birds of Peninsular
Malaysia"; insurance coverage; a course completion
certificate; etc.
There are limited spots. For more details and to
book, contact Ng Bee Cheng at 016-2121754 or ngbeecheng@gmail.com.
Closing date is on 15th April
2011.
Apr30-May2
Sat-Mon Photo Trip:
Muar/Pt. Jawa/Sg. Balang
Muar - a picturesque town located strategically
on the ‘mouth’ of the Muar River. Jalan Tanjung in the
evening is where one could see and capture one of the
most beautiful sunrise or sunsets. Along Jalan Tanjung
are mosques, government buildings, and many old colonial
mansions. Muar boasts of many historic buildings
built during the colonial era.
Parit Jawa - this peaceful sea-side fishing village
and the coast is an important stopover and winter feeding
ground for 60 bird species of migratory birds including
egret, eagle, heron, sandpiper, swift and kingfisher.
Sg. Balang – the vast expanse of paddy fields is
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the hallmark of this smallish village situated just off the
main trunk road between Muar and Batu Pahat. Both the
paddy fields and the secondary forest in the vicinity are
home to a multitude of insects, amphibians and avian life
forms.
The trip’s programme will provide both budding
and experienced photographers with many opportunities
to horn their skills to capture interesting moments in
landscape or macro, compose unique portraits of villagers
going about their daily life or pit your reflexes
against the birds. The ultimate objective is to give you an
exciting time ‘shooting’.
The cost is RM190.00 for MNS members. Nonmembers
pay extra RM 70.00 (for 1 year’s MNS membership).
This 3D2N package covers:- 2 nights’ accommodation
in home-stay Semi-D bungalow (all rooms are
air-conditioned), all meals, group insurance and SIG
fund. Travel arrangement is by carpooling. The trip will
be led by Henry Goh and assisted by Alex Foong (012-
2893133).
For more info, registration and payment, please
contact Henry Goh henrygks10@hotmail.com or sms
012-366 9930, providing your full name (as per IC),
MNS membership No/Exp date, email and contact Tel
no. Please register early as places are limited. Payment
must be settled by Apr 15 2011.
A pre-trip briefing will be held at the MNS Auditorium
at 8.00p.m on April 21 2011 (Thurs).
Photos courtesy from Henry Goh.
Apr30-May3
Sat-Tue 4D3N Endau
Rompin National Park /
Buaya Sangkut Waterfalls Nature Guides will be organising
a nature appreciation trip to Endau Rompin National
Park and Buaya Sangkut waterfalls entering from
Kahang, led by Gary Phong.
The 870-sq. km park is the second largest national
park in the Peninsula. This lowland rainforest is
renowned for its species richness and complexity in
structure, pristine rivers and varied wildlife. Volcanic
crystal can be seen on the surface of rapids and waterfalls
along the hillslopes.
You have a chance to experience:
– 4 days camp life at Kuala Marong campsite, accessible
by a 45-minute boat ride and 45-minute trekking and
river crossing;
– trek (one way 4–5 hours) in the park interior and to the
majestic 40-m-high Buaya Sangkut waterfalls
– be captivated by the variety of endemic plants – enjoy
the serene campsite nearby waterfalls of Upeh Guling,
Tasik Biru and kelah fish sanctuary;
Most importantly, you will be under the care and
hospitality of the Jakun or Orang Hulu and can savour
their delicious meals.
Cost per person for MNS member is RM430 and
for non-members is RM500.00 (this includes a 1-year
membership). The package covers the park entrance
fees, park campsite fees, rental of tents, guides' fees, boat
transfers, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners and evening
tea. The transportation costs for car-pooling from Kuala
Lumpur/Petaling Jaya to be borne by all passengers,
payable to the drivers.
A pre-trip briefing will be held at MNS HQ on
Wednesday 27 April 2011, at 6.30 pm.
To book a place kindly contact Gary Phong email
garyphong@netscape.net or call 013-383 6288.
Further down the road
May14-17
Sat-Tue Adventure in Kenong
Rimba State Park, Pahang The
Nature Guides of the Selangor Branch invite you to an
adventure in Kenong Rimba Park aptly described as “a
scenic valley traversed by rippling mountains”. This park
is situated in the Kuala Lipis district, and is spread over
128 square km of unspoilt tropical rainforest. Spanning
across the Kenong Valley and Sg Kenong, its eastern and
northern boundaries border Taman Negara.
Most of the park still remains unexplored. Here
you will find peaceful and unspoilt wilderness, cascading
waterfalls, fascinating limestone caves and a great variety
of flora and fauna. The tranquility and quiet solitude
is broken only by the chirping of birds and the interesting
sounds of insects .The nights may echo with the
piercing calls of the Great Argus.
This cool green forest has a lot of interesting
plant life including beautiful varieties of wild orchids, the
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majestic Tualang
tree and the gigantic
strangling fig, just
to name a few, and
therefore attracts a
large variety of
birds and animals. It
is indeed a birder’s
paradise. Within the
base camp the
Asian Paradise flycatcher,
the blue
rock thrush and the
green broadbill can
be spotted. This
park is also well
known as one of the best wildlife reserves in Malaysia
and mammals such as the prickly porcupine, mousedeer,
the Malayan tapir and elephants have been regularly
seen.
We have planned a flexible programme that includes
jungle trekking, cave exploring, swimming in the
river, hiking to a waterfall, night walks and of course,
birding. Photography buffs will have a field day. Or you
may just decide to immerse yourself in the cool atmosphere
while listening to the orchestra of the forest.
Come and experience the virgin tropical rainforest
with us. The cost is RM480.00 for MNS members.
Non-members pay extra RM 70.00 (for 1 year’s MNS
membership).
This 4D3N package covers:- Local guides’ fees,
park permits, 3 nights’ accommodation in chalets/dormitories
with fans, all meals, return transport to the jetty
from Kuala Lipis, return boat crossings, return transport
of luggage to the base camp, group insurance and SIG
fund.
Travel arrangement to Kuala Lipis is by carpooling.
The passengers pay directly to the driver. Please
note that this trip is not suitable for children below 10
years of age.
The trip will be led by Pasupathy Jayaraj and assisted
by J.C.Tan. For more info, registration and payment,
please contact J.C.Tan (jooichong@gmail.com)
or sms 012-9199 179. Please register early as places are
limited. Payment must be settled by 8th April 2011. A
pre-trip briefing will be held at the MNS Auditorium at
8.00p.m on 29th April 2011 (Fri).
May21, June4-12
MNS & BSAC Open
Water Snorkel Instructor
Programme MNS HQ Auditorium, KL and
Koh Tao, Thailand
The Marine Group of MNS Selangor Branch and
British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) Thailand is organising a
10-day programme to enable participants to be certified
as BSAC Open Water Snorkel Instructors. The goal is to
train instructors for Malaysia, and the objective is to
teach responsible and safe snorkelling practices, especially
in snorkel diving, and show people how to appreciate
and conserve marine life.
Places limited to 24 people, 18 yrs. old and
above. Of this number, 10 places are for Marine Group’s
past and present committee. You must be declared fit to
snorkel and able to competently swim 50m freestyle.
Programme Costs: Members RM1,450/pax, includes
training, student materials, certification and boat
hire; 1-night twin-sharing Koh Samui hotel, ground
transfer to Maenam Pier; return boat transfer to/fro Koh
Tao; 7-night Koh Tao hostel and Marine Group fund;
Non-members RM1,520/pax, includes 1-year membership
to MNS. Cost EXCLUDES airfare (own arrangement,
please book early as there’s only one flight per day
via Firefly), all meals, ground transfer (except from hotel
to Maenam Pier, Koh Samui), insurance and personal expenses.
Non-refundable deposit of RM500/pax is due by
May 3rd to reserve your place and full payment is due by
May 21st. Please visit our blog
(www.mnsmarine.blogspot.com/) for full course details,
registration forms and itinerary. Contact person: Leong
Hon Yuen.
May28
Sat Getting to know the local 'stars' of
FRIM Meet at the car park of B8 building
at 9.00am
Due to an overwhelming interest , there will be a
repeat of the 1st FRIM walk that was conducted on 27th
Feb. The Nature Guides are organizing a 3-part Guided
Walk through the FRIM Natural Heritage Site.
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM),
Kepong was first established in the 1920s. Back then, the
area was stripped of its original forest cover for vegetable
farming and mining. Over the years, more than 2,500
plant species from all over the world have been planted
for research purposes. In 2010 it was declared a national
Natural Heritage Site. Roads going around the campus
are now lined with towering trees, where many are more
than half a century old. Most casual visitors, however,
never get to find out that they have just strolled underneath
a row of rare endemic trees only found in three sites
in the world, smelled the fragrance of an exotic flower
that is the secret ingredient of a top-brand perfume,
stepped on a small fruit in the middle of the path that is
a delicacy eaten around South East Asia, brushed off a
fallen leaf from a tree famed for its “magical” medicinal
properties or driven past an avenue of high-grade timber
sought after for architects' drafting pencils… The next
time you visit FRIM, would you be contented with
merely seeing trees and plants or smelling fragrances
without knowing what they are?
If you have a curious mind, come join Chew
Ming Yee, a botanist and nature guide, for a 2-hour easy
guided walk around the main campus of FRIM and learn
a few secrets of these local special, valuable plants and
trees.
Besides standard entrance charges to FRIM
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(http://www.frim.gov.my/index2.cfm?menu=ecotourism-inner), a fee
of RM10 is chargeable to cover insurance and SIG fund.
Children below 18 years pay only RM3. Handouts will
be provided to registered participants.
To register, please email Ms Wan Yeng at mnsphotogroup.wy@gmail.com
(preferable mode) or sms
only (hp 016-6182 148). For directions: Refer to
http://www.frim.gov.my/index2.cfm?menu=locationmap-fB8
Wear suitable loose clothing and good walking
shoes. Insect repellant is advisable for those with very
sensitive skin. For the rest, long-sleeves should suffice.
Bring a bottle of water and some healthy snacks.
Part 2: Getting to know the “aliens” & Part 3:
The beginning and the end of a stream (date to be fixed
later)
MNS EcoCare project site, and a short trip to nearby
Menderu Waterfall at Kampung Chabang, Kerteh. Birding
enthusiasts can have a field day at the Turtle Sanctuary.
The program costs RM 250.00 for MNS members.
Non-members pay an extra RM70.00 (for 1 year’s
MNS membership).
This 3D/2N package covers:- • 2 nights' basic accommodation
• turtle conservation fund donation • all
meals • group insurance and SIG fund.
The transportation costs for car-pooling from
Kuala Lumpur/Selangor is to be borne by all passengers,
and is payable directly to the drivers.
The trip will be led by Hashimi Ismail and assisted
by Pasupathy Jayaraj. For more info, registration
and payment, please contact Hashimi Ismail (sayangialam@gmail.com)
or sms 013-986 5991. Please register
early as places are limited to 25 pax only. Payment
must be settled by 8th. May 2011. A pre-trip briefing will
be held at the MNS Auditorium at 8.00 pm on 2nd June
2011 (Thur).
June10-12
Sea Turtle Conservation Handson
Programme in the East Coast
The Nature Guides of the Selangor Branch invite you to
a personal experience at the green turtle conservation
project at the Ma’ Daerah Turtle Sanctuary. This is situated
in the Kemaman district, just a few minutes from the
Petronas Petroleum Industry Complex in Kerteh. Our
program allows participants to spend 2 nights at the sanctuary,
and participate in hands-on turtle conservation activities.
These include assisting the rangers with beach
patrolling along the 1.7km of nesting beach, observe
nesting turtles, assisting with the transfer of eggs into the
hatchery, monitoring hatchling emergence and helping
with their subsequent release on the beach. An interactive
and educational PowerPoint and video presentation
will help you get a better understanding of turtle-related
issues such as their ecological functions, life cycle, nesting
behaviour and threats.
Besides these, we have planned extra activities
that include jungle trekking at Rimba Bandar Bukit Bauk
forest near Dungun (exploring the ‘pokok Kapur’ or Dryobalanops
aromatica), mangrove conservation work at
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MNS HQ
JKR 541, Jalan Kelantan,
Bukit Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
(just before the Seri Perdana turn-off on
Jalan Mahameru).
M-F 9am-5:30pm.
T: 03-22879422. F: 03-22878773.
mns@mns.org.my www.mns.org.my
Membership: Leong Wee Chin
MNS Library
A modest collection of books and periodicals
is housed at the MNS Headquarters.
Only fully paid up members may borrow
books for a period of two weeks. This period
is renewable. Periodicals are for use
only in the library. Readers wishing periodical
articles may have them photocopied.
A small, but growing collection of books
for young readers is also available.
JOHOR BRANCH
c/o Prof. Madya Dr. Maketab Mohamed,
No. 90,Jalan Pulai 50,
Taman Pulai Utama, 83100 Johor Bahru
www.mnsj.org.my
Chair Prof Madya Dr. Maketab Mohd
019-7355000,
maketab_mohamed@yahoo.com
Vice Chairman Vincent Chow
019-7557755, vkkchow@yahoo.com
Secretary Zalinah Sarpan, 013-7722229
zalinah.sarpan@my.lafarge.com
KEDAH BRANCH
Belakang Hospital, 09300 Kuala Ketil,
Kedah
kedahmns@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Kalaimani a/l Supramaniam,
019-4733505, maniria@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Nordiana Binti Zainordin
012-5377914, nz1808@yahoo.com
Secretary N Ravintharan A/L Narayanan
013-5056603, jovialravi@yahoo.com
KELANTAN BRANCH
204, Jln Sultan Yahya Petra, 15150 Kota
Bharu, Kelantan E: shown@tm.net.my
Chairman Tan Kee Leong, Michael
012-9538858, mike1958@streamyx.com
Vice Chair Mohd Razali B Che Ali
017-9386015, calmoraz@yahoo.com
Secretary Wong Mei Lin
019-9109073, meklawa@gmail.com
KUCHING BRANCH (SARAWAK)
E: mnskuching@gmail.com
Chairman Cheong Ah Kwan
019-8349499,
kwan_indutek@hotmail.com
Vice Chair Yeo Siew Teck
012-8876160, yeosiewteck@gmail.com
Secretary Sunita Sara Gill
012-4370050, sunitashamsul@gmail.com
LANGKAWI BRANCH
mnslangkawi@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Eric R. Sinnaya
019-4499142, morahols@streamyx.com
Vice Chair Teoh Cheng Kung
013-4881013, wildlifeplanet@gmail.com
Secretary Zuraidah Zainal Abidun
017-5600384, hajahzuraidah@yahoo.com
MIRI BRANCH (SARAWAK)
E: mnsmiri@yahoo.com;
Blog: mnsmiri.blogspot.com
Chairman Faye Osman
012-3202301, faye.osman@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Anura Dason
012-8783217, anura.dason@shell.com
Secretary Puteri Shariza Megat Khalid
012-4604609, teraphoenix@yahoo.com
NEGERI SEMBILAN/
MELAKA BRANCH
c/o Cooltek, 350 Jalan Woodland, Tiara
Melaka Golf & Country Club,
Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka
Web: mns-n9melaka.yolasite.com/
Chairman Lim Ming Hui
012-2760327, limmel05@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Kok Chow Hioong,
013-2929418, kchioong@live.com
Secretary Stephanie Bacon
012-2175590, cooltek@streamyx.com
PAHANG BRANCH
F-4-4, Jalan Padang Golf,
25050 Kuantan
mnspahang@yahoo.com
Blog: mnspahang@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Datin Narimah bt Daud
012-7205383, dnarimah@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Noor Jehan bt. Abu Bakar
019-9525588,
versed_anggerik@yahoo.com
Secretary Chow Mee Foong 0199515169
chowmeefoong@yahoo.com
PENANG BRANCH
Nature Information Centre (NIC),
673-B Jalan Kebun Bunga,
10350 Penang. T/F: 016-4840747
Open Mon–Sat, 7.30 am – 11.30 am
(Please phone before visiting).
www.geocities.com/mnspenang/
Blog: mnspenang@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Tan Choo Eng
019-4484344, chooengtan@yahoo.com
Vice Chairman James Ooi Teik Kok
016-4362347
Secretary Ang Wai Sheng 012-5138319,
terence_ang01@yahoo.com
PERAK BRANCH
8 Jalan Virgo, Star Park, 31400 Ipoh
E: mnsperak@gmail.com
Blog: mnsperak@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Leow Kon Fah 019-5634598,
leow_kingfisher@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Lee Ping Kong
016-5655682, lpk682@yahoo.com
Secretary Tham Yim Fong
012-5220268, georgi8tham@yahoo.com
SABAH BRANCH
P.O. Box 12377, 88826 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah
E: mns_sabah@yahoo.com.sg
Chairperson Anna Wong
016-8318339, anna888@ums.edu.my
Vice Chair Omar Abdul Kadir
019-8110125, omar_kadir51@yahoo.com
Secretary Maria Joy Rowan
019-5348772,
mariajoyrowan@yahoo.co.uk
SELANGOR BRANCH
c/o MNS HQ address
E: mns.selangor@gmail.com
www.mns.org.my/selangor
malaysiannaturesociety@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Gary Phong
013-3836288, garyphong@netscape.net
Vice Chairman Wong Ee Lynn
013-2286812, wongeelynn@yahoo.com
Secretary Gan Li Li
012-2074840, pat_ganll@hotmail.com
TERENGGANU BRANCH
1926 Bukit Kubang Jambu,
20050 Kuala Terengganu
E: mnsterengganu@gmail.com
Chairman HjWan Md Adnan
017-9861926, wadnan@streamyx.com
Vice Chair Anuar Abd McAfee
012-9864177, anuar@ms.kusza.edu.my
Secretary Dr Chong Ju Lian
013-3055190, julianchong78@gmail.com
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Pencinta Alam is a monthly newsletter made
possible by dedicated volunteers and contributors
from the Malaysian Nature Society.
Accuracy is the contributor’s responsibility.
The Editor reserves the right to edit for
length and content.
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to “Malaysian Nature Society Selangor
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Maybank MBB account no 014150307352.
After banking in, please scan the slip and e-
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51928191 (Attention: Bernie Finance).
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Submissions: Articles including the author
and photographers’ names (max. 500 words),
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from article), etc. must reach the Editor by
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Council. Please send your unwanted
computers and parts to the NIC to be
send for recycling by DOE approved recycling
establishment. Contact Kanda at
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T/F: 03-2287 3471
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Open Mon-Fri 0930-1730 hrs, Saturday 1000-1300 hrs. Closed
on Sundays & Public Holidays as well as during major MNS
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Offers a growing selection of books for the nature lover
(kids included) and MNS Publications The Malaysian Naturalist
and Suara Enggang; MNS apparel; outdoor gear (from
TURN YOUR TRASH
INTO CASH FOR THE NEEDY
Recycle your trash at the following welfare
homes and you stop good money
from going to the landfill. Please donate
your aluminium cans, plastic containers, steel cans & paper
(glass not accepted) at the following locations anyday from
8am-7pm, unless stated otherwise: Klang Rumah K.I.D.S.
(3373-3400). Klang St. Barnabas Home (3372-8191). Klang
Pusat Kasih Sayang (3372-1723). Klang Pusat Cahaya Kesayangan
(3379-9440). Petaling Jaya Spastics Centre (7958-
2393). Puchong Pure Life Society (7782-9391). Selayang
Rumah Amal Cheshire (6138-7118).
You may also exchange your recycleables for redemption
coupons at the following locations: Petaling Jaya Taman
Jaya, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays , 4:30-6:30pm. Johor
Baru Giant Cash & Carry, Plentong. Everyday except Mondays,
1-6pm.
Please clean and dry all your cans and bottles before
depositing at these centers. Please bundle and tie all papers.
TrEES (03-7876 9958)
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www.trees.org.my
Buff, Coleman, Maglite, Campingaz, Leatherman,
Deuter, Mora); sport optics and supports (from Leica,
Minox, Meade, Nikon, Swarovski & Manfrotto) and
more.
Members who show their membership card
receive a discount for most items.
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