Raptor Watch 2022 Returns as a Physical Event

 

Great news for nature and bird lovers as Raptor Watch 2022 returns as a physical event at Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve on 12 and 13 March.

The last two Raptor Watch events were cancelled and held online as a virtual event with a totally different approach. This time around, things can get back to normal.

Raptor Watch 2022

As always, those who have been for this event will know what to expect, and the only difference is that Raptor Watch 2022 will observe the general SOPs for social distancing.

This means that all visitors have to be fully vaccinated and wear face masks to attend this event. You will need to scan your MySejahtra at the event.

The event will also see two sections - one physical event and one virtual event, for those unable to attend. Please see the posters below for the itinerary or program.

Nature Walks at Raptor Watch 2022

The organizers have scheduled four sessions where two sessions are for past volunteers and two sessions for everyone else. Due to the government SOPs set, pre-registration is required for every participant.

12 March Past Nature Guides Session 1 

• Time: 9.00 AM
• Route: Forest and Dutch Well
• Registration: https://forms.gle/bUsx6v52ryQNGVtk8

12 March Past Nature Guides Session 2

• Time: 2.00 PM
• Route: Monkey Bay
• Registration: https://forms.gle/vYeBGhVQY5uUd2ky6

For the general public who wants to do a guided walk into the forest area which ends at beaches:

12 March Open to Public Session 1

• Time: 10.00 AM
• Route: Dutch Well
• Registration: https://forms.gle/YaGqS7VE62SMHmMh6

13 March Open to Public Session 2

• Time: 9.00 AM
• Route: Monkey Bay
• Registration: https://forms.gle/Vqbg7LoQDkbrrRoAA

Raptor Watch 2022 Beach Clean Up

Visitors and nature lovers can participate in a beach clean-up activity organized in conjunction with Raptor Watch 2022. A pre-registration is required to reserve a place for this activity and the following;

• Participants must adhere to the general SOP set by the government and organizers
• Only participants who are fully vaccinated and with low-risk status are allowed to participate
• A general screening will be conducted at the MNS Registration Booth
• Children must be accompanied by fully vaccinated adults
• Registration: https://forms.gle/PsPUBzupSN81yJ3H7

Conclusion

The photos and information is obtained from the official MNS website and shared here for the readers of Malaysia Asia. For more information about Raptor Watch 2022, please contact the Malaysia Nature Society.

I have been actively promoting Raptor Watch over the years among many other birding events in Malaysia, like Fraser's Hill Bird Race and Borneo Bird Festival.

You can also visit Bird Watching Malaysia for more birding news in Malaysia, as that site is purely dedicated to birding.