Article by Nelson Khor Website: http://www.pbase.com/me_photoshots/ This is my 1st Birds Photograph trip in Taiwan before was few business/holiday trip, still remember my last visit Taiwan was year 2001. This trip we have three person, Makus, Ng Ban Hor (Mr No Good) and Me, Makus is responsible of " Bird List " mean in charge of what bird is our wish list, of course he will have the long list to Taiwan, No Good will be responsible of financial, in ... Read More

Introduction Situated just west to the Wallacean Line, the island of Bali is geographically diverse and very rich in bird life with 346 species of birds recorded on the island. Bali shares many very similar species of birds with it’s neighboring bigger island of Java. However it’s relatively smaller size (5,315 sq km) and the ease of travels to and within Bali makes it an even more lucrative and convenient location for bird photography than Java. There is only one endemic species of bird ... Read More

Author Choo, Teik Ju Brief Introduction about Guangdong Located in subtropical region, famous for its mild winter, and hot and rainy summer. Guangdong is a place of plenty where her weather enables lots of life – plant and animals. In the last decade, after former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping started the economic reform in 1979, Pearl River Delta was designated Special Economic Zone, coastal cities here had undergone massive industrialization in the scale that human kind ever seen. As a result, most of the ... Read More

Introduction Being the 3rd most populous city of Australia with a whole lot of family-oriented theme parks and great beaches, Brisbane (including the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast) is a popular tourist destination, and may not seem to fit as a destination for birding. Yet Brisbane and its surrounds do offer one of the best birding in Australia. Brisbane sits adjacent to the eastern coast and is at the base of the Great Dividing Range. As such, Brisbane has one of the largest ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: MountainMan aka Dr Eric Tan Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of MountainMan Where is the Kimberley? 99.9% of people would have never heard before of the Kimberley. Located in the north-western most part of Australia, it is one of the most remote parts of the continent. Ironically, the Kimberley is geographically nearer to Singapore than to most of the capital cities of Australia. It is about 2,600 km from Singapore to ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: wilis Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs are copyright of Wilis Introduction Langkawi is located in the southern part of Andaman sea near the border between Thailand and Malaysia. Although well-known for its beach resorts, it was not exactly the sand and the sea that we’re after. The name Langkawi means Eagle Island in Malaysia, and that was our objective for this trip, the kites and eagles of Langkawi. I believe there’s one place in the world ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Jz Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of Jz and Sophia aka busdriver Introduction Date: 11th-25th Nov 2007 (including flight time) 11th - flight Depart HK at 1310hrs (Cathay CX884). Arrive Los Angeles at 0935hrs. Fight time: 12hrs 25mins Depart LA at 1225hrs (LAN LP605). Arrive Lima at 2359hrs. Flight time: 8hrs 34mins 12th - Lima 13th - Lima 14th - Lima to Puerto Maldonado (domestic flight approx. 2hrs 35mins). 15th - Sandoval Lake 16th - Sandoval Lake ... Read More

Tips On Overseas Bird Photography Trips updated June 2008 Author & Editor Author: Starrynight Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of starrynight Introduction I realized that bird photography tour is different from the ‘usual’ holiday. Bird photography tour has its own specific aim and hence special preparations as well as mindset will make a difference. First and foremost, I will always prepare to enjoy what comes along. Rather than getting upset of what shots I have missed out or ... Read More

Introduction The Kinabatangan River is located in the Malaysia’s state of Sabah. Stretching 560km from the Crocker Range in the southwest of Sabah to Sulu Sea in the east, it is well-known for its remarkable flora and fauna diversity, spanning across habitats such as dipterocarp forests, freshwater swamps, oxbow lakes, salty mangrove swamps and limestone caves. It is reputedly has the highest density of wildlife in the whole of Southeast Asia, and a true photographer’s haven. But sadly the rich biodiversity is being threatened ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: MountainMan Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of MountainMan Introduction Christmas Island is a small tropical oceanic island (137 km2) situated in the eastern Indian Ocean, approximately 300 km south of Java, 1300 km south of Singapore, and 1200 km from its nearest point to the Australian Continent. The island remained uninhabited till the late 1800s when humans first settled on the island to exploit its vast phosphate resource. Previously under colonial ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: wilis Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of wilis Introduction I was inspired to make the trip to Japan after seeing wonderful images made by Starrynight during his trip 2 years back. Please refer to his trip report found at the article section. Unable to take leave from work earlier, I could only set off from Singapore on 15 March, fully aware its at the tail end of Japan winter, and just 1 ... Read More

Birding in Sabah, Malaysia - Part 1 Author & Editor Author: TSWong Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of TSWong Location and Geographical significance Sabah (used to be called North Borneo)lies on the northern part of Borneo Island. Borneo has a land area of 746,337 square kilometers. Politically it is divided into three countries; Malaysia, Indonesia and the Brunei. The land areas of each political division are as follows: Sabah 76,115 Sq. M Sarawak ... Read More

Birding at Top End of Australia "The Top End is the second northernmost point on the continent of Australia, behind the Cape York Peninsula. It covers a rather vaguely-defined area of perhaps 400,000 square kilometres bounded by sea on three sides (the Indian Ocean on the west, the Arafura Sea to the north, and the Gulf of Carpentaria to the east), and by the almost waterless semi-arid interior of Australia to the south." - quote from wikipedia Author & Editor Author: MountainMan Editor: <Please add your ... Read More

A taste of Wallacean, Manado trip report Author & Editor Author: wilis Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of wilis Participants, Agent, Guide, Flight and Transportation Participants: Remo, Eric, Wilis Local Agent: Adventureindo Tangkoko Guide: Bobby & Antry. Flight: Silk Air flies direct to Manado. Flight time: 3 hr 40m. Transport: 7 seater minibus for our party of three. Lake Tandano is 1 hour drive from Manado. Tangkoko Nat Park is 2 hrs drive frm Manado. Itinerary Day1: Arrival early afternoon in Manado. To ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Starrynight Photographs and article are copyright of starrynight Introduction When I first decided to go Fraser Hill, I was very hesitant and worried. It is because although internet has information regarding this birding paradise, much details are lacking. But thanks to MM, Sree etc ‘s help, I am able to pick up my courage and explore this wonderland twice. Hence I would like to share my experience here so those may venture with better confidence… Getting there The route I took is - ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Starrynight Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of starrynight Information on internet The information in English are mainly provided by English speaking foreigners that visited Hokkaido. This provides a useful rough guide but do bear in mind that bird species and pattern changes according to seasons. Some sites: http;//homepage2.nifty.com http://bluebonnet.at.infoseek.co.jp/birdingjp-e.htm http://www2.marimo.or.jp/Nimuoro/e-nemuro/animal.htm Recent site with english (feb 2008) http://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/ Getting there There is no direct flight from Singapore. Sapporo is the main city. But I chose to land in Kushiro ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Starrynight Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of starrynight Introduction Florida, USA was an ‘accidental’ trip. I was going to and back from Costa Rica and because the journey was so long, I decided to break my flight. Florida offers lots of wildlife / birds and I just need to supplement a small amount of $$ to stop over. After all, the great Arthur Morris hailed from this sunshine state so why ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: William Susanto Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of William Susanto Where to go Africa is a big continent with 54 countries. Firstly one must decide on the destination to visit. Of course the more popular countries would be South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt and Rwanda. The article henceforth will focus mainly on wildlife photography in Kenya. During the peak wildebeest migration month from July-September, lodges/camps in Kenya get filled up pretty fast. ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: tsechien aka Choo Tse Chien Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Article is copyright of tsechien aka Choo Tse Chien Birding Roadtrip Safety Seeing that there are now almost weekly northward jaunts for birding in Malaysia and the chronically recurring horror stories about equipment theft and the uncanny ability of crooks to detect cameras & laptops in cars, I thought pen out some basic precautions here lest a few of us get too caught up in the ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Jay Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of Jay Introduction Parit Jawa and Sungai Balang are two locations in West Malaysia which offers good opportunities for photographing a wide variety of bird species. While the area is considered a more rural part of West Malaysia and is unfamiliar to most tourists, avian photographers and birders have long discovered the potential that these two locations have to offer. Blue Throated Bee Eater Parit Jawa Parit Jawa ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Starrynight Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of starrynight Introduction - Why Perth? Relatively near ~ approx 5 hours flight Safe and family friendly. Sites are easily accessible if self drive. Other places to visit include casino (if your luck is good, you may be able to bring back a 600mm – although this method of purchasing is strongly discourage), wine valleys, chocolate factory etc Weather is fabulous except during peak ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Roger Deng Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of Roger Deng Introduction If you have not been to the US or have not really done any sort of drive trip in US, hopefully this article can help as a guide. My trip was done during 2006, Sept to Oct period. It was a 'balanced' trip for me and wife as she loves shopping while I love nature and landscapes. According to my Budget ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Starrynight Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of starrynight Introduction India … a land rich in culture and history. I have heard so much about her that I decided to have the first hand experience. Of course wildlife and birds are my first priorities … and one of my main objectives is to see Sarus Crane. Overview of India http://www.tourindia.com/htm/homepage.htm Some birds and wildlife that may interest you. http://www.ecoindia.com/animals/birds/ Planning the trip Once again I did ... Read More