8-12th July 2026
Targeting two of Sarawak's rarest endemic birds—the Dulit Frogmouth and Black Oriole—Cikgu Sang and Nick led a group of birders from China on this challenging expedition.
The Dulit Frogmouth certainly lived up to its reputation, giving us a very hard time despite our best efforts. Fortunately, the Black Oriole eventually rewarded our patience. A juvenile female was seen feeding in a fruiting tree, while the adult remained concealed high in the canopy, calling continuously from one of the tallest trees that was unfortunately not visible from the main road at Lepak.
Although we missed clear views of the adult, witnessing this elusive endemic in its natural habitat was still a memorable experience and a fitting highlight of the trip.
eBird trip report https://ebird.org/tripreport/549062
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| Breakfast in Beaufort before Klias Peatswamp Forest |
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| Watching the uncommon Red-throated Pipit |
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| On our way to look for the rare Hook-billed Bulbul |
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| With Ron and John in Sipitang town |
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| Waiting for the ferry in Lawas |
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| One of the remaining wetlands in Lawas |
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| Ongoing upgrading road project from Lawas-Ba'kelalan |
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| With Cikgu Sang and Mark |
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| Sang's Homestay at Buduk Nur village |
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| Birding around Ba'kelalan-Bario Road |
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| Stuck on a deep mud while searching for the Black Oriole |
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| Succesful trip for the Dulit Frogmouth |
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| Birding at Mt. Murud |
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| View of Maligan Highlands |
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| Slaughtering the hen for soup |
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| Oil seal for the hub |
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| Ron's ninja king |
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| Paddyfield Pipit |
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| Large Frogmouth |
