Fraser's Hill International Bird Race 2011

In June every year, many birders around the world will gather here and take part in this event. This event was held since 1988. This year, bird race event will be held on the 25th and 26th of June 2011.

What is bird race?

A bird race is a "fun race" where teams of three competes against each other in searching, identifying and recording as many species of birds in Fraser's Hill within a stipulated time.

What are the objectives?

- To promote Fraser's Hill to local and international birdwatching as a top class bird watching destination.

- To encourage birdwatching as an academic and healthy outdoor activity.

- To create awareness among both Malaysians and foreigners on the rich flora and fauna in Fraser's Hill.

- To protect Fraser's Hill as a bird sanctuary and as an important part of Malaysia's rich natural heritage to be preserved for the future generations.

How much is the registration fee for each team?

It is RM60 per team.

Welcome To Fraser's Hill

Situated on the Titiwangsa range and 1260 metres above the sea level, Fraser's Hill is the best gateway for us to relax from the stress, pressure and hustle bustle of the city.

The temperature here is also very cooling compared to the lowland. The temperature is ranging from 14 to 24 degree Celsius. This is the best place for you to escape from the warm temperature.

Since Fraser's Hill was gazetted as one of the state park by the Pahang state, most of the forest are still untouched and full of wildlife especially bird. In Fraser's Hill, you can find up to 257 species of birds. Some of the birds are rare and could be hardly found in the lowland. Thats why on June every year the authorities will organize a bird race event. Many birders from all around the world will gather here and start to take part in the event.

Fraser's Hill is well known as the "Little England" because this highland was used to be the hill station for the British colonial. Majority of the buildings here were built during the British colonial and most of the buildings still remain in their original condition. The name of the Fraser's Hill was taken from the name of an adventurer and fortune hunter Sir Louis James Fraser's which disappeared here in early 1900s.

Fraser's Hill is just 105km from Kuala Lumpur and it is one of the best hill resort in Malaysia. From 18 of April onwards, there will be no more scheduled journey to go up to the hill. The old road will be used for the going up traffic while the new road is for the coming down traffic.