BirdWatching: 19th International Bird race proves ecstatic

By SIMON KHOO

For the past 10 years, Foo Yat Chi, 76, has been taking part in the 19th International Bird Race at Fraser's Hill without fail. This year, the septuagenarian fondly known as “Uncle Foo” won the race with two other bird watchers.

His team “Silver Eared Mesia” succeeded in sighting 84 species of birds.

Datuk Maznah (second from left) giving away prizes to the winners.

Uncle Foo also set a record of sorts by being the “oldest participant.”

The team won a challenge trophy, three individuals trophies and other items worth RM3,000.

Ambassador of Austria Dr Donatus Koeck had the honour of giving away the prizes.

Also present at the prize-giving ceremony was Pahang's Culture, Arts, Tourism and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Maznah Mazlan. An owl seen resting along Hermant's Trail in the afternoon.

An owl seen resting along Hermant's Trail in the afternoon.

During the ceremony, Foo, at the invitation of Maznah, sportingly went up on stage to mimic the whistling of three types of birds to give the audience a feel of the atmosphere.

...what a fantastic win!...to win the race of bird watching...