This large mangrove area, with its vast tidal mud-flat area, is unique in Java. though not particularly rich in different species, the area holds some rare species in considerable numbers.
Key species
Lesser Adjutant, Milky Stork, Javan Coucal, Ruddy and Stork-billed Kingfishers, Long-billed Spiderhunter, Copper-throated Sunbird.
Other Wildlife
Silvered Leaf Monkey, Long-tailed Macaque, Otters are often encountered along remote creeks; freswater dolphins and dugongs have been reprted but seem to have disappeared with the siltation of the estuaries.
Getting there
from Kalipucang, east of Pangandaran, there are passenger ferries to Cilacap (4 hrs, IDR 5,000 at 7.00 am, 8.00 am, 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm, although boats are sometimes cancelled. a car ferry is also planned, starting from Majingkak. there are bus connections from Cilacap to the major towns of Central Java.
Accommodation/Dining
there is no accommodation inside the area, except for some huts and shelters owned by the forestry department, and private houses in the villages. if you stay overnight in Cilacap (it is not somewhere to hang around) there is accommodation ranging from $3-50.
source: Birding Indonesia. Periplus Publishing. Singapore
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Carita Beach
the patch of lowland rain forest along the trail to the Curug Gendang waterfalls is an increasingly popular destination for birdwatchers as it offers the best chances to see most of Java's lowland endemics along a very accessible trail. about 125 birds have been recorded here, with undoubtedly more to be added.
key species
Javan Hawk-eagle, Red-billed Malkoha, Javan Owlet, Brown Boobook, Javan Frogmouth, Javan Kingfisher, Black-crested Bulbul, Grey-cheeked Tit-babbler, White-breasted Babbler, Violet-tailed Sunbird, Crested Jay.
Other wildlife
Javan Leaf Monkey, Land Tortoises
Getting there
the turn off and entrance gate to the forest (where there are cheap losmen) are about 10 km north of Labuan on the coast road.
Accomodation/Dining
there are plenty of hotels, from 5-star to cheap penginapan, along the road between Cilegon and Labuan. there are also many food stalls and restaurants, though most may be closed on quiet weekdays.
General Information
the forest is managed as a hutan wisata (recreation forest) by the Perhutani Forestry Department. entrance IDR 2,500. Best time to visit Mar-Sept.
Source: Birding Indonesia, Periplus Publishing, Singapore
key species
Javan Hawk-eagle, Red-billed Malkoha, Javan Owlet, Brown Boobook, Javan Frogmouth, Javan Kingfisher, Black-crested Bulbul, Grey-cheeked Tit-babbler, White-breasted Babbler, Violet-tailed Sunbird, Crested Jay.
Other wildlife
Javan Leaf Monkey, Land Tortoises
Getting there
the turn off and entrance gate to the forest (where there are cheap losmen) are about 10 km north of Labuan on the coast road.
Accomodation/Dining
there are plenty of hotels, from 5-star to cheap penginapan, along the road between Cilegon and Labuan. there are also many food stalls and restaurants, though most may be closed on quiet weekdays.
General Information
the forest is managed as a hutan wisata (recreation forest) by the Perhutani Forestry Department. entrance IDR 2,500. Best time to visit Mar-Sept.
Source: Birding Indonesia, Periplus Publishing, Singapore
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