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
Category: South & Southeast Asia
Thailand tour 07.06. – 30.06.2018
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
Diyasaru Park 01.05.2018
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
Sinharaja & Mirissa 28.02. – 04.03.2018
Thanks to a Poya Day, we had a four-day weekend in the beginning of March. Since the Sinharaja rainforest is on of the country's most popular birding spots, we decided to make a trip there as soon as possible. We combined it with Mirissa, a beach town not far from Sinharaja. Mirissa is a popular … Continue reading Sinharaja & Mirissa 28.02. – 04.03.2018
Diyasaru Park 31.01.2018
This is my first blog post since I moved to Sri Lanka, and so far, I’ve had many memorable experiences, both cultural and bird wise. Despite having had lots to do after moving into our new home and settling in the new school, I already had many chances to see some of the country's birds. … Continue reading Diyasaru Park 31.01.2018




