Media spotlight

 As the migratory season draws to an end, and the star of Bukit Kiara hopefully is safely on its way homeward bound, it looks like Bukit Kiara (and Taman Rimba Kiara) still have one more thing going for it, in the spotlight again, The Star of 10 April 2023.

Extract:

"During the Covid-19 pandemic, the world had to adapt to a new normal. As the virus ravaged countries, economies suffered, businesses shut down and many people lost their jobs.
But amidst the chaos, there was a silver lining – nature started to restore itself.

This phenomenon was particularly evident in Malaysia’s bird photography community.
For years, bird photographers had found it challenging to capture local species due to habitat destruction and pollution, and had to venture further away from the cities to find the subjects they were looking for.

The pandemic changed everything. As humans retreated indoors, birds began to reclaim their natural habitats.

Reduced human activity and pollution levels allowed shy and elusive birds to venture into the open, providing photographers with new opportunities to capture them on camera.

In Malaysia, parks and green spaces became havens for these birds and photographers took advantage of the opportunity, even with lockdown restrictions in place. Among the examples are Taman Ri mba Kiara (TRK) and Bukit Kiara, where many species such as woodpeckers and barbets nest..."