1-4th February 2024
First time in Sabah were greeted with daily rain in Sandakan and Kinabatangan area, but still got to find few special birds for Pin and family such as Orange-backed Woodpecker, Violet Cuckoo, Black-crowned Pitta, Whitehead's Broadbill and Bornean Stubtail. On Day 3 at the rive, saw mostly primates; Colugo, Silver Leaf Monkey, Proboscis Monkey and Long-tailed Macaque.
Bird list at eBird:
- https://ebird.org/checklist/S160372877
- https://ebird.org/checklist/S160383163
- https://ebird.org/checklist/S160470103
- https://ebird.org/checklist/S160473866
The endemic Black-crowned Pitta
Endemic subspecies of Hair-crested Drongo
Crimson Sunbird at Sepilok
John watches the rare White-bellied Munia from the observation tower
The newly completed walkway from the office at Gomantong Cave up to Simud Puteh Cave !
Locals at Ridge, Trail, RDC
The rare Colugo
Umbrella by Swarovski Optik
We braved the rain and were rewarded with many birds and mammals too
Flash flood at Sepilok Bed & Breakfast!
My trusted gear by Swarovski Optik and Marshall
Watching the Orange-backed Woodpecker with Swarovski Optik BTX95 spotting scope
Skywalks at RDC, Sepilok
Rafflesia Keithii at Kg. Kokob, Ranau on our way to Sandakan from Mt. Kinabalu
Morning birding at Mt. Kinabalu
Next trip at Kulamba Forest Reserve by end of this month. Happy birding!
