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Penang Botanic Gardens

5.43684 , 100.28570

Malaysia

Located on the outskirts of George Town, the Penang Botanic Gardens date from the island's colonial era, having been established by the British in 1884 under the auspices of the Straits Settlements. Today the gardens are part of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO.

Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, with the birds relatively accustomed to people and thus more readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, the Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras, bee-eaters, swiftlets and green-pigeons. Over 175 bird species have been recorded here.

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Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 5.4368/100.2857 (2025-10-15 10:52:19 )

Coordinates were set by Stephen Matthews : 5.4374/100.2907 (2023-05-23 12:56:20 )

Site name was set by Stephen Matthews as "Penang Botanic Gardens" (2023-05-23 12:56:20 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-03-05 11:46:59
Located on the outskirts of George Town, the Penang Botanic Gardens date from the island's colonial era, having been established by the British in 1884 under the auspices of the Straits Settlements. Today the gardens are part of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, with the birds relatively accustomed to people and thus more readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, the Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras, bee-eaters, swiftlets and green-pigeons. Over 170 bird 175 bird species have been recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-11 13:20:28
Located on the outskirts of George Town, the Penang Botanic Gardens date from the island's colonial era, having been established by the British in 1884 under the auspices of the Straits Settlements. Today the gardens are part of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, with the birds relatively accustomed to people and thus more readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, the Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras, bee-eaters ioras, bee-eaters, swiftlets and green-pigeons. Over 170 bird species have been recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-11 13:18:31
Located on the outskirts of George Town, the Penang Botanic Gardens date from the island's colonial era, having been established by the British in 1884 under the auspices of the Straits Settlements. Today the gardens are part of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, with the birds relatively accustomed to people and thus more readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, the Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras ioras, bee-eaters and bee-eaters.green-pigeons. Over 170 bird species have been recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-17 12:27:48
Located on the outskirts of George Town, the Penang Botanic Gardens date from the island's colonial era, having been established by the British in 1884 under the auspices of the Straits Settlements. Today the gardens are part of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, with the birds relatively accustomed to people and thus more readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, the Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 170 bird species have been recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-15 10:52:19
Located on the outskirts of George Town, the Penang Botanic Gardens date from the island's colonial era, having been established in 1884 under the auspices of the Straits Settlements. Today the gardens are part of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, with the birds relatively accustomed to people and thus more readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, the Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 170 bird species have been recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-08-18 08:10:21
Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, with the birds relatively accustomed to people and thus more readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, the Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 160 170 bird species have been recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-03-23 12:10:30
Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region. The region, with the birds tend to be relatively accustomed to people and thus more readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's the Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 160 bird species have been recorded.recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-03-01 01:31:36
Botanical gardens often provide a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang Botanic Gardens. Birds region. The birds tend to be relatively accustomed to people and thus readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 150 160 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-03-01 01:29:13
Botanical gardens often provide an a useful introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang Botanic Gardens. Birds can tend to be relatively accustomed to people and thus readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 150 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 13:33:26
Botanical gardens often provide an introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang Botanic Gardens. Birds can be relatively accustomed to people and thus readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's Botanic Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, babblers, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 150 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 08:59:23
Botanical gardens often provide an introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang Botanic Gardens. Birds can be relatively accustomed to people and thus readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's Botanic Garden provides Gardens provide opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos, mynas, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 150 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 14:12:27
Botanical gardens often provide an introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang Botanic Gardens. Birds can be relatively accustomed to people and thus readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's Botanic Garden provides opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos drongos, ioras and bee-eaters. Over 150 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 14:00:21
Botanical gardens often provide an introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang Botanic Gardens. Birds can be relatively accustomed to people and thus readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's Botanic Garden provides opportunities to view local representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos and bee-eaters. Over 150 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:51:05
Botanical gardens often provide an introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang Botanic Gardens. Birds can be relatively accustomed to people and thus readily seen. Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's Botanic Garden provides opportunities to view local representative representatives of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos and bee-eaters.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:12:24
Botanical gardens often provide an introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang botanic gardens. Botanic Gardens. Birds can be relatively accustomed to people and thsu thus readily seen. Easily visited from George Town, Although the island of Penang has only a subset of the avifauna of peninsular Malaysia, Penang's Botanic Garden provides opportunities to view local representative of tropical Southeast Asian bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos and bee-eaters.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:02:43
Botanical gardens often provide an introduction to the avifauna of a region, as is the case with the Penang botanic gardens. Birds can be relatively accustomed to people and thsu readily seen. Easily visited from George Town, Penang's Botanic Garden provides opportunities to view tropical bird families such as sunbirds, spiderhunters, flowerpeckers, bulbuls, drongos and bee-eaters.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Thick-billed Green-Pigeon (Treron curvirostra)
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris)
Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus)
White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus)
Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus)
Brown Boobook (Ninox scutulata)
Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis)
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti)
Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus)
Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus galgulus)
Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis)
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus)
Black-headed Bulbul (Microtarsus melanocephalos)
Red-eyed Bulbul (Pycnonotus brunneus)
Gray-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigriceps)
Indochinese Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis sumatrensis)
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma)
Van Hasselt's Sunbird (Leptocoma brasiliana)
Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra)
Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella)

Ochraceous Bulbul (Alophoixus ochraceus) was deleted by Stephen Matthews (2026-03-05 11:48:49)

White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-01-11 13:20:09)

Black-headed Bulbul (Microtarsus melanocephalos) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-24 13:35:50)

Brown Boobook (Ninox scutulata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 14:10:33)

Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 14:10:00)

Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:35:22)

Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus galgulus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:34:01)

Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:33:46)

Ochraceous Bulbul (Alophoixus ochraceus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:32:56)

Red-eyed Bulbul (Pycnonotus brunneus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:32:38)

Gray-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigriceps) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:32:00)

Indochinese Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis sumatrensis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:31:24)

Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:31:04)

Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:17:13)

Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:16:40)

Van Hasselt's Sunbird (Leptocoma brasiliana) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:16:12)

Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:16:00)

Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:15:46)

Thick-billed Green-Pigeon (Treron curvirostra) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:15:35)

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:15:21)

Orange-bellied Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:14:57)

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-23 13:13:47)

  • Timing and strategy

Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. Winter visitors include Brown and Tiger Shrike, Arctic Warbler, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher.

An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler in the morning and the birds more active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile.

A full circuit of the gardens could be made in an hour, but birders may want to spend two hours or more there. Many visitors make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects. 

Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth exploring. A visit can be extended by following any of the signposted trails, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-11 13:17
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. Winter visitors include Brown and Tiger Shrike, Arctic Warbler, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler in the morning and the birds more active in the morning.active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A full circuit of the gardens could be made in an hour, but birders may want to spend two hours or more there. Many visitors make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth exploring. A visit can be extended by following any of the signposted trails, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-03-23 12:18
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. Winter visitors include Brown and Tiger Shrike, Arctic Warbler, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active in the morning. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A full circuit of the gardens could be made in an hour, but birders may want to spend two hours or more there. Many visitors make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth exploring. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, signposted trails, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-03-23 12:12
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. Winter visitors include Brown and Tiger Shrike, Arctic Warbler, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active in the morning. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A full circuit of the gardens could be made in an hour, but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will more there. Many visitors make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth exploring. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-03-01 01:32
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. Winter visitors include Brown and Tiger Shrike, Arctic Warbler, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active.active in the morning. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A full circuit may could be made in an hour hour, but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth exploring. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-25 04:39
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. Winter visitors include Brown and Tiger Shrike, Arctic Warbler, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A circuit may be made in an hour but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth visiting.exploring. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 13:32
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. There are also winter Winter visitors such as include Brown and Tiger Shrike, Arctic Warbler, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A circuit may be made in an hour but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth visiting. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 13:32
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. There are also winter visitors such as Brown and Tiger Shrike, Arctic Warbler, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A circuit may be made in an hour but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth visiting. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 13:10
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. There are also winter visitors such as Brown and Tiger Shrike, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A circuit may be made in an hour but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will make a circular tour from the main entrance, following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees on the east side of around the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth visiting, especially when the trees are in blossom.visiting. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 14:01
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. There are also winter visitors such as Brown and Tiger Shrike, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A circuit may be made in an hour but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will maek make a circular tour frim from the main entrance, folwing following the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees on the east side of the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth visiting, especially when the trees are in blossom. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:59
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. There are also winter visitors such as Brown and Tiger Shrike, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A circuit may be made in an hour but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will maek a circular tour frim the main entrance, folwing the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees on the east side of the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  Apart from the circular roads, the Formal Garden and the paths beside the stream to the east are well worth visiting, especially when the trees are in blossom. A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:50
Most of the tropical species are resident thoughout the year. There are also winter visitors such as Brown and Tiger Shrike, Taiga and Asian Brown Flycatcher. An early start is recommended since the garden can quickly become crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. The weather is also cooler and the birds more active. Nevertheless a visit in the early evening is also worthwhile. A circuit may be made in an hour but birders may want to spend two hours or more. Most visitors will maek a circular tour frim the main entrance, folwing the Lower and/or Upper Circular Road. At the western end is a small reservoir which attracts swifts and swallows. Bee-eaters perch in the trees on the east side of the reservoir and fly out over the water to catch insects.  A visit can be extended by following any of the many trails marked on the map, such as the Waterfall Trail to the west of the garden. 
  • How to get there

Bus no. 10 runs from the Komtar Bus Station in George Town, which takes 25 minutes. Alternatively, the site can be reached by car or taxi from George Town in around 10-15 minutes via Jalan Utama and Jalan Kebun Bunga.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-25 04:42
Bus no. 10 runs from the Komtar Bus Station in George Town, which takes 25 minutes. Alternatively, the site can be reached by car or taxi from George Town in around 10-15 minutes.minutes via Jalan Utama and Jalan Kebun Bunga.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 14:08
Bus no. 10 runs from the Komtar Bus Station in George Town, which takes 25 minutes. Alternatively, the site can be reached by car or taxi from George Town in around 10-15 minutes.

The main entrance is at the roundabout at the end of Jalan Kebun Bunga. Parking is available here or along the road to the south.

The garden is open from 5.00 am until 8.00 pm daily including public holidays. Admission is free. 

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 08:57
The main entrance is at the roundabout at the end of Jalan Kebun Bunga. Parking is available here or along the road to the south. The garden is open to from 5.00 am until 8.00 pm daily including public holidays. Admission is free. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 08:57
The main entrance is at the roundabout at the end of Jalan Keban Kebun Bunga. Parking is available here or along the road to the south. The garden is open to from 5.00 am until 8.00 pm everyday daily including public holidays. Admission is free. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:20
The main entrance is at the roundabout at the end of Jalan Keban Bunga. Parking is available here or along the road to the south. The garden is open to from 5.00 am until 8.00 pm everyday including public holidays. Admission is free. 
  • Other attractions

Long-Tailed Macaques are resident and Dusky leaf monkeys are often seen, as are Plantain Squirrels. A variety of lizards are present including Clouded Monitors which can grow to over a metre in length.

A circuit of the gardens makes a pleasant, gentle walk for non-birding companions.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-05 10:13
Long-Tailed Macaques are resident and Dusky leaf monkeys are often seen.seen, as are Plantain Squirrels. A variety of lizards are present including Clouded Monitors which can grow to over a metre in length. A circuit of the garden gardens makes a pleasant, gentle walk for non-birding companions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 13:23
Long-Tailed Macaques are resident and Dusky leaf monkeys are often seen. A variety of lizards are present including Clouded Monitors which can grow to over a metre in length. A circuit of the garden makes a pleasant, gentle walk for non-birding companions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-24 09:03
Macaques are resident and Dusky leaf monkeys are often seen. seen. A variety of lizards are present including Clouded Monitors which can grow to over a metre in length. A circuit of the garden makes a pleasant, gentle walk for non-birding companions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:36
Macaques are redsident resident and Dusky leaf monkeys are often seen. A variety of lizards are present including Clouded Monitors which can grow to a metre in length.length. A circuit of the garden makes a pleasant, gentle walk for non-birding companions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:27
Macaques are redsident and Dusky leaf monkeys are often seen. A variety of lizards are present including Clouded Monitors which can grow to a metre in length.

A friendly cafe, the Waterfall Cafe near the entrance, serves food including vegetarian meals, snacks, coconuts and beer.

Restrooms are also located near the main entrance.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-07 09:33
A friendly cafe, the Waterfall Cafe near the entrance, serves food including vegetarian meals, snacks snacks, coconuts and beer. Restrooms are also located near the main entrance.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:09
A friendly cafe, the Waterfall Cafe near the entrance, serves meals, snacks and beer. Restrooms are also located near the main entrance.

Clouded Monitors can be aggressive so visitors should keep their distance from these large lizards. Some venomous snakes such as Wagler’s pit viper also occur in the area. Mosquito deterrent is recommended.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-09-15 08:05
Venomous snakes such as Wagler’s pit viper occur in the area. Clouded Monitors can be aggressive so visitors should keep their distance from these large lizards.lizards. Some venomous snakes such as Wagler’s pit viper also occur in the area. Mosquito deterrent is recommended.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-23 13:29
Venomous snakes such as Wagler’s pit viper occur in the area. Clouded Monitors can be aggressive so visitors should keep their distance from these large lizards. Mosquito deterrent is recommended.
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