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The northern winter brings birds
both migratory and passage migrant to this region in the period of September and
March. That adds interest to the existing local population. So far on
record, 48 species of migratory
birds had being
recorded. Beside being
nesting sites, the mudflats are also hunting grounds for
other species of birds. The
Milky Stork, an endangered species can now be
found only in Kuala Gula , Malaysia. Speculations that
there could be between 85 to 100 of these birds
left in the world!
The mangrove swamps are undoubtedly, the breeding grounds for various forms of aquatic life. High on the list are prawns and cockle. |
| . Setting aside the Matang Forest, a
little insight into this isolated destination in the wilderness - Kuala Gula. Branch off from Federal Route 1, from Simpang Empat, you are on a straight and narrow country road. The scene of what used to be mangrove forest or belt is almost gone. It had being replaced by Palm Oil plantations. Only evidence of its glorious past - one Charcoal factory. This clearing reaches the estuary and Malacca Straits, save a margin of forest on the banks - about 5 meters wide. You will hardly recognise Gula as a village. It is estate settlement and soon you are at a fishing village. A row of houses perched on the bank and jointed by a laterite track on a bund. |
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| What could a visitor do in Kuala Gula? Ask the tourism department! In the following pages prepared by me, are some pictures to give more understanding of the place. |
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Khong's Travel Guide |
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