Showing posts with label [Selangor] Paya Indah Wetlands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label [Selangor] Paya Indah Wetlands. Show all posts
Title: The Wild Beans
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 12:40pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
Holding a bunch of elongated green beans. Look like 'petai' (stink beans).
Title: Calling Out To Bees and Birds!
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:49am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/9.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
A satellite dish?
Title: THE COMRADE RED STAR
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:34am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/6.3, ISO Equiv.: 100
An interesting star-shaped flower with sticky and fleshy seeds. The flower 'exploded' by itself revealing red coloured seeds.
Title: Run Lola Run!
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 11:38am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/9.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
I was following these scared gooses around. I was hoping to get some real close-up shots. Luckily I avoided goose attack :)
Title: Five Star Yellow
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:49am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/9.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
A gorgeous flower with heavenly smell.
Title: Time To Rest
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:53am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 200
A nice wooden bench. It reminds me of Forest Gump!
Title: Which Side is UP?
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:57am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/7.1, ISO Equiv.: 100
Reflection on the lotus lake. Look like an oil painting :) Note: All my pictures are genuine shots without any photoshop alteration.
This is my delayed Part 2 (blog post) about Paya Indah Wetlands. Lately, I was too engrossed with the blog competition. I have been spending a great deal of time on those submissions. The chances of winning are very slim. I still need PUBLIC VOTES - at least 10 STARS to push up my average. Please remember to support me and vote for my entries. Click here and VOTE - ALL ENTRIES
The animals in Paya Indah Wetlands are SHY and RECLUSIVE. The three hippos brought in from Africa are still ALIVE. From afar, I can see two hippos munching some green goodies. I walked discreetly to the closest perimeter. But the hippos noticed my presence and 'ran' back to the lake. Darn! I WAS SO CLOSE!
After that, I try my luck at the duckies and goose enclosure. Mother duck was quacking mad alarming the cute duckies. The ducklings quickly swam to the other side of the pond. SUCKS! But the gooses were brave enough to 'pose' next to me.
Overall, Paya Indah Wetlands has limited collection of floras and faunas. If you put effort searching for them, you will find some hidden treasures. I found exotic looking plants such as star-shaped flowers and stinky beans trees.
Paya Indah Wetlands is still a nice place for nature lovers. The new management needs to buck up and make it more interesting and wholesome. It is definitely BIG in size - a whooping 450.76 hectare. More can be done. Do not neglect Paya Indah Wetlands and let it die again.
Paya Indah Wetlands - Download Brochure & Map:
- Brochure 1 (Malay, 2.2MB, PDF file,5 pages)
- Map (388kb, PDF file, 1 page)
Paya Indah Wetlands - Contact Details:
Paya Indah Wetlands,
Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN),
Department of Wildlife & National Parks (DWNP)
KM 4, Jalan Dengkil-Banting,
43800 Dengkil, Selangor.
Tel 03-8768 7616/8726
Fax 03 8768 8424
Email piw@wildlife.gov.my
Paya Indah Wetlands - Getting There:
By car (From KL)
Take the LDP Highway, exit at Cyberjaya/Putrajaya Toll Plaza. Head towards Dengkil town. Keep a lookout for the Dengkil Police Station (left side of the road) which faces a set of traffic lights. Turn right here and follow the road. Once you have passed a bridge, and a Palm Oil Factory on your right, you are already nearing the Paya Indah Wetland Sanctuary sign. Turn right and stroll down all the way to the entrance. There is ample parking space.
Paya Indah Wetlands - Google Maps:
Paya Indah Wetlands - Things To Do/See:
- Camping
- Bird watching
- Horse riding
- Kayaking
- Eco learning programme
- Faunas (African hippos, crocodiles, birds & others)
- Floras (Lotus, Fern & Others)
- Lake chalet
- Exploration centre
Paya Indah Wetlands - Read More/Useful Links:
- http://tinyurl.com/y8637cb (Part 1 of Paya Indah Wetlands - My Blog Post)
- http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ML_paya.htm (Excellent review from JourneyMalaysia)
- http://tinyurl.com/ybsfyeu (Details from AllMalaysianInfo)
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Title: Nelumbo nucifera (Latin for Lotus)
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 11:18am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
This plant is an aquatic perennial. Under favorable circumstances its seeds may remain viable for many years, with the oldest recorded lotus germination being from that of seeds 1300 years old recovered from a dry lake bed in northeastern China. Source: http://www.amjbot.org/cgi/content/abstract/89/2/236
Title: Sacred Pink Water Lily or Lotus
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 11:16am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
In Buddhist iconography, Buddha is often represented on a pink lotus. In Buddhist symbolism, the lotus represents purity of the body, speech, and mind as if floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbo_nucifera
Title: Hand Modelling :)
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 11:18am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
I LOVE THIS ANGLE. Looking at this picture reminds me of hand wash advertisement.
Title: It's MITOSIS
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 12:43pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/9.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
Look like a cell dividing into two daughter cells :)
Title: Hold me GORGEOUS :)
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 11:18am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
The lotus (pink water lily) in Paya Indah Wetlands are simply BEAUTIFUL! I was squatting on the lake side trying to 'pull' this flower closer to me. 99% of the flowers were blooming at the middle of the lake. I was really happy to stumbled upon some lovely lotuses at the lakeside. Not an easy task. I was searching high and low. Wish I had a sampan!
Title: Blooming
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 11:17am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
It seems the petals were opening up in front of me :) The smell is HEAVEN!
Title: Green 'Pizza' Anyone?
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:37am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
A lotus leaf as big as my face! Have you ever seen the back of an adult lily leaf? You'll be surprised! Check this out http://myloismylife.blogspot.com/2009/04/green-revolution-in-kuala-lumpur.html
Title: Exquisite
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 11:18am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
It was HOT AS HELL. My face and neck was 'burning'. But, I was momentarily fascinated by the pink lotuses. It was AWESOME standing next to these exquisite beauties.
Title: By The Lakeside
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 11:15am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
Remember to watch your steps. The soil on the lakeside is soft.
Title: EXPIRED
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:46am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 160
An ugly dead lotus.
Title: One Big Happy Family
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:38am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/6.3, ISO Equiv.: 100
This is not an easy shot. I have to step as close as possible to the lake and exposed myself to lalang (cogongrass or kunai grass). My hands were so itchy!
Title: Lotus Aplenty
Location: Paya Indah Wetlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 5th October 2009 (Monday), 10:37am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/7.1, ISO Equiv.: 100
This is another picture captured at the lakeside. Remember to walk carefully. I was stepping on a loose bed of wild grasses floating on the lake.
I always wanted to explore Paya Indah Wetlands. But, the wetlands were plagued with endless problems since it was opened by Tun Mahathir bin Mohamad (former PM of Malaysia) on 13th October 2001. The wetland park was closed in February 2005 due to financial constraints faced by the Malaysian Wetlands Foundation which was then managing it. The three African hippos in the wetlands were not given proper care at that time. The Wildlife and National Parks Department then took over its management and proceeded to rejuvenate it.
The sanctuary was re-opened to the public on 20th October 2008. But, the park is still unable to attract visitors. I LOVE NATURE! So, I decided to pay a visit and see for myself. It was a long trip from Kuala Lumpur to Dengkil. The place lies between Cyberjaya to the north and Salak Tinggi to the south.
I was stopped by a guard manning the main entrance. He asked me "Encik nak buat apa di sini?" (Translation: What are you doing here?) Huh? Duh? He looks at me camera bag suspiciously. I told him I'm visiting Paya Indah Wetlands. He looks at me again (mistrust) and directed me to the registration counter. I was shocked when I parked my car. The parking bay is HUGE! But, it was E.M.P.T.Y! I was the only visitor that day. This place looks like a ghost town. It was eerie and quiet from outside.
I requested a brochure and start my exploration. The brochure looks impressive. I was so excited seeing so many attractions listed on the brochure. The place is definitely BIG in size. But, I noticed many places are closed or barred with metal poles. I was so disappointed! After driving for such a long distance and paying multiple toll fares, I only get to explore some attractions. A BIG LETDOWN. Malaysia Agriculture Park is way better than Paya Indah Wetlands. Paya Indah Wetlands look so 'empty' or 'kosong'.
The only thing worth seeing are the Typha and Rusiga Lakes. These two lakes has thousands of beautiful lotuses. It was a burning hot day. Honestly, the wetlands look like a 'desert' to me. The management needs to plant more trees. Halfway exploring the place, I took out a mini umbrella. It was like walking on a Sahara desert!
More pictures & rambling in Part 2.
