Asian Waterfowl Census (AWC) 2012
Dates: 7 – 22 January 2012
Place: Various locations in Perak (see sites listed below)
The Asian Waterfowl Census is an annual waterbird census carried out every January throughout Asia by volunteers at their local sites. In Malaysia, this citizen science project is co-ordinated by MNS, with participation by birders from the various MNS Bird Groups. Analysis of data collected during AWC help Wetlands International, the organizer, in long term conservation planning of waterbirds and their wetland habitats. The data is also a useful tool for decision-makers when planning development projects.
The following sites will be surveyed on a date to be fixed by the respective count leaders (name and contact in brackets):
- Ulu Dedap ricefields, Kg. Gajah
(Ooi Beng Yean 017-508 2206 bengyean@gmail.com) - Sg. Buaya ricefields, Kg. Gajah
(Dr Chan Kai Soon 012 5315670 chankaisoon@hotmail.com) - Kinta Nature Park, Batu Gajah
(Dr Chan Kai Soon (012 5315670 chankaisoon@hotmail.com) - Kamunting ex-mining lands, Taiping
(Lim Kim Chye 016-5538431 spizaetus08@gmail.com) - Kuala Gula, Matang Forest Reserve
(PERHILITAN & Lim Kim Chye 016-5538431 spizaetus08@gmail.com) - Malim Nawar ex-mining lands
(Tan Ah Lai 012 5181929 cotana@streamyx.com) - Taiping Lake Gardens
(Ng Kok Keong 012 5147188 kkng_07@yahoo.com)
Those interested to pick up the finer points of waterbird identification and to help with the counting, please contact the above persons to confirm participation. Note that the trips are for waterbird surveys and not for pleasure birding.
