Category: Birding

Birding Gunung Ambang

The rare Cinnabar Boobook (Ninox ios) photographed during a birding tour at Gunung Ambang, North Sulawesi.

The Best Spot for the Cinnabar Boobook Birdwatching at Gunung Ambang Located about 4 to 5 hours from Manado, Gunung Ambang Agriculture Nature Reserve is a premier destination for any birding trip to North Sulawesi. This montane forest offers a cool climate and a unique set of endemic birds that you won’t find in the […]

Spotting the Sulawesi Myzomela

Male Sulawesi Myzomela (Myzomela chloroptera) perched in North Sulawesi forest

A Crimson Gem of the Highlands Discover the Sulawesi Myzomela (Myzomela chloroptera) If you are exploring the highlands of North Sulawesi, one bird is guaranteed to catch your eye: the Sulawesi Myzomela. This stunning endemic honeyeater is a favorite among photographers and birdwatchers alike, thanks to the male’s brilliant crimson-red plumage contrasted against sleek, black […]

Birding the Anaso Track

Samuel Masedung guiding a birdwatching trip in Lore Lindu National Park.

Searching for the Satanic Nightjar in Lore Lindu Explore the High-Altitude Wonders of Central Sulawesi In February, I had the pleasure of guiding Mr. Simon Ducatez on a specialized birding expedition to the famous Anaso Track in Lore Lindu National Park. Lore Lindu is widely considered the best birdwatching destination in Central Sulawesi, offering a […]

Rare Daylight Sighting of the Minahasa Masked Owl in Tangkoko, Sulawesi

A rare daylight sighting of the endemic Minahasa Masked Owl (Tyto inexpectata) perched in Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi.

In February 2017, I had the pleasure of guiding Mr. Carlos on a specialized birding trip through the Tangkoko Nature Reserve in North Sulawesi. Tangkoko is world-famous for its biodiversity, but that day, we witnessed something truly extraordinary: a Minahasa Masked Owl (Tyto inexpectata) out in the open during the day. The Minahasa Masked Owl […]

Birding in Kalinaun

Samuel Masedung guiding a birding tour in the mangroves of Kalinaun, North Sulawesi.

Discovering the Mangrove Gems of Lembeh Island Last October, I had the pleasure of guiding Susan Mayer and her group on an unforgettable bird-watching expedition in North Sulawesi. Our destination was the lush mangrove area of Kalinaun (Sampiran), a hidden gem for birders located on Lembeh Island near Bitung. Kalinaun is one of the most […]

Ultimate Sulawesi Birding Guide

Samuel Birding Tour Group From Luwuk to Talaud Islands

From Luwuk to Talaud Islands During November last year  I was making a trip with Mr. Jems Eaton, this trip takes  almost a month, we started our trip from Luwuk city to Togian to find for the Togian hawk-owl (Togian Boobook / Ninox burhani )and we spent 3 days birding at Togian before we go back […]