The Diyasaru Park is a great place to go birding. Not only is it a mere 20 minutes from my house with the bicycle, but it seems to attract uncommon species. I have already seen great birds there including Daurian Starling, Greater Painted Snipe, Ruddy-breasted Crake, three species of bittern and many others. When Mr … Continue reading Diyasaru Park 20.01.2019
Over the December holiday I spent three weeks in Hamburg with my family, staying in my grandmother's home. We spent most of the time with my grandmother and other relatives that came over from other parts of Germany over Christmas and New Year, so it was great seeing a large number of relatives again. This … Continue reading Hamburg, Germany 16.12.2018-03.01.2019
Borneo's rainforests need little introduction, being one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. The forests hold some of the world's most impressive and sought-after birds, but sadly, the biggest part of the island's primary forest has been destroyed to make way for oil palm plantations, and driving through the countryside for hours is quite depressing, with plantations … Continue reading Sabah tour, Borneo 01.07. – 19.07.2018
Thailand was one of the places I most desperately wanted to visit since knowing we were going to move to Sri Lanka. The country is excellent for birding, with both a high quantity and quality of species. This trip was focused on visiting some of the best birding sites and seeing the beautiful landscapes this country has … Continue reading Thailand tour 07.06. – 30.06.2018
We had a four-day weekend from April 27 to May 1, but due to schoolwork, I only managed to get out one morning. As the Diyasaru Park is very close to my home, I chose to visit this small productive wetland in the morning. The common water birds, such as Asian Openbill, Grey-headed Swamphen, Lesser Whistling-Duck, … Continue reading Diyasaru Park 01.05.2018
My Zone Is Birding 