TERENGGANU
Terengganu
Terengganu state is known for its world-famous islands, long sandy beaches and natural beauty with a total area of 13,035 square kilometres. Kuala Terengganu is its capital and its newly upgraded airport, the Sultan Mahmud Airport serves as an entry point, almost on the northeast tip of Peninsular Malaysia. A drive up, estimated at a comfortable 5 hours, from Kuala Lumpur is also one of the best ways to see Malaysia and to visit the state.
- Contact Info
- Terengganu Forestry Department
- 8th Floor, Wisma Negeri, 20200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
- Tel: 09 627 4120
- Fax: 09 623 6552
- phnt@terengganu.gov.my
- www.trgforestry.terengganu.gov.my
Kenyir Lake
Species Count : +150 bird species.
Habitat : The lowland dipterocarp forests, hill forests, and lake-edge secondary forests that grew around the Kenyir Lake make up the majority of the land around Kenyir Lake. Around the lake, these forest types produce a verdant and varied landscape of islands and peninsulas.
Visitor Experience : About 1.5 hours from Kuala Terengganu, Kenyir Lake offers birdwatching, nature walks, and boat trips, with guide services and comfortable lodging.
Potential Bird Sightings :
Resident Birds : Bushy-crested Hornbill, Pin-tailed parrotfinch. Rhinoceros Hornbill, Great Hornbill, Bat hawk, and Banded Broadbill.
Migratory Birds (August–March) : Oriental Honey Buzzard, Amur Paradise Flycatcher, Grey Wagtail, Brown Shrike, and Arctic Warbler/p>
