KOTA KINABALU: The World Pheasant Association (WPA) has agreed to collaborate with the Sabah Birdwatchers Association (SBA) to manage pheasants in Sabah effectively.
The decision to work together followed a 10-day familiarisation visit by a team from the WPA led by its vice president, John Corder, to several locations in Sabah where pheasants had been sighted.
“We (WPA and SBA) will soon sign a memorandum of understanding to realise our common commitment to protecting pheasants in Sabah,” Corder said during a meeting with Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.
The MoU would, among other things, entail a study on the pheasant population in Sabah, its habitat, and steps to be taken to ensure its increase.
Corder said Sabah offers an exciting new haven for birdwatchers to spot pheasants and other unique bird species while experiencing nature at its finest.
During their visit, the group explored various birdwatching spots, including the Gunung Alab Sub-Station in Tambunan, Bulwer’s Pheasant Hide in Trusmadi, and the Bornean Peacock Hide managed by Koperasi Kampung Bestari in Telupid.
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