Birdwatching in Batu Berendam planned as latest tourism attraction
Monday, 10 Oct 2022
Taman Mutiara in Batu Berendam, Melaka, is said to have about 3,000 birds from 16 species. — Bernama
MELAKA is set to introduce its newest eco-tourism product, birdwatching at the Taman Mutiara swamp area in Batu Berendam.
State tourism, heritage and culture committee chairman Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khamis said the area had been identified as a habitat for about 3,000 birds from 16 species.
They include Black-Crowned Night Heron, Purple Heron, Asian Openbill, Great Egret, Javan Myna, Cinnamon Bittern and Lesser Coucal.
Jailani said the bird species were identified by the Malaysian Nature Society.
“We plan to turn the area into our new tourism product by organising birdwatching activities to draw not only tourists but also local and foreign bird enthusiasts.
“We already have ‘raptor watch’ in Tanjung Tuan and this new product will offer one more attraction,” he said at a press conference.
A detailed discussion on several aspects including legislation would be conducted involving various parties including the tourism promotion division, Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council and the respective landowners to realise the effort.
Jailani also said the area would be turned into a conservation hub for the birds in an effort to protect the area from development.
He said a sub-committee had been formed to monitor the area to prevent activities that could disturb the birds’ habitat.
He added that a photography competition, in conjunction with the Bird Watching Programme @ Taman Mutiara in Batu Berendam, would be held until Nov 7.
The competition themed, “Save The Birds, Protect Their Habitats” is offering total cash prize of RM7,000. Registration is free. — Bernama
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