Jakarta has not got a lot to offer in terms of green spaces but the large park in which the National Monument is set is a good spot for a few nice birds and a leisurely morning of birding, it is a good introduction to birding in Java. A taxi ride from our airport hotel [...]
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Birds in Jakarta – Birding Indonesia
October 9th, 2016 Nick
After the successful completion of an endemic-filled birding tour to West Java & Sumatra last month I spent a few days in Jakarta, mainly to rest, but also to do a little birding in the city as I was interested in seeing the Javan form of Coppersmith Barbet which is so different from the subspecies I [...]
Way Kambas – Birding Indonesia
October 2nd, 2016 Nick
After getting back from leading an adventurous West Java and Sumatra birding tour I have been reflecting on some of the birds and locations we visited during our three weeks in Indonesia and without a doubt the highlight was our stay at Way Kambas National Park in southeast Sumatra. Way Kambas protects some wonderful lowland habitats [...]