Is it a Plane, is it Superman? No, it’s a Bird!
By Evelyn Teh
June 2017 FEATURE
These enthusiasts seek out birds to photograph, paint or just document.Asian openbill.Chestnut-headed bee-eater.Mangrove pitta.Being an island blessed with a 130-million-year-old pristine rainforest, Penang is a haven for nature enthusiasts. But beyond weekend hikers and hobby anglers there is a group of amateurs and professionals who seek out wild birds, simply for the pleasure of observing them in their natural environment. These are the Birders.Local PioneersKanda Kumar is a pioneer birdwatcher in Penang. He has been birding since his school days...
Evelyn Teh
is a senior analyst in the Urban Studies section of Penang Institute. A graduate in Marine Biology and Environmental Management, she enjoys writing and reading non-fiction. She also dabbles in photography and her works can be found at evelynteh.com.
