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
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Cerme Cave: Speleologi, Birdwatching and Bicycling
The longest cave in Java Island
I woke up at 05.00 am. after i prayed for my God, i prepared to travelling by bicycle. i invite long my friend among tono, bejo and others. but who can go with me is tono and sunar. so, at the time who can go to cerme cave is 3 persons.
Start at krapyak wetan, we took west imogiri street, straight stay this street to south. we bicycled in morning air, its make our body fresh. the distance cerme cave from krapyak wetan less or more 18 km. We arrive in cerme cave at 09.00 am. We get relaxing and chat with genuine people. I took birdwatching activity to see bird in this area. Unfortunately i can't see them. May be they are shiny.
But i can hear their voice. we took rest and relax for 1 hrs. After that we continue to go cerme cave. We need guide to go there. We pay IDR 20,00 for 3 persons. In the cave we took 1,5 hrs journey. For 1,5 hrs we can see stalaktit-stalagmit, pilaar, beautiful rock or drip stone, canopy, gordyn (flow stone), animals cave such as bats, swiflet, fish in bottom cave river, insect. I have chance to touch of fish and insect. They are unique animals because they can live in deep cave and deep dark. They morfologi have adopt with this situation. insect have long antennae. After we get out from cave we walk trails to go back. We get fortune to see Javan eagles in canopy tek trees.
I woke up at 05.00 am. after i prayed for my God, i prepared to travelling by bicycle. i invite long my friend among tono, bejo and others. but who can go with me is tono and sunar. so, at the time who can go to cerme cave is 3 persons.
Start at krapyak wetan, we took west imogiri street, straight stay this street to south. we bicycled in morning air, its make our body fresh. the distance cerme cave from krapyak wetan less or more 18 km. We arrive in cerme cave at 09.00 am. We get relaxing and chat with genuine people. I took birdwatching activity to see bird in this area. Unfortunately i can't see them. May be they are shiny.
But i can hear their voice. we took rest and relax for 1 hrs. After that we continue to go cerme cave. We need guide to go there. We pay IDR 20,00 for 3 persons. In the cave we took 1,5 hrs journey. For 1,5 hrs we can see stalaktit-stalagmit, pilaar, beautiful rock or drip stone, canopy, gordyn (flow stone), animals cave such as bats, swiflet, fish in bottom cave river, insect. I have chance to touch of fish and insect. They are unique animals because they can live in deep cave and deep dark. They morfologi have adopt with this situation. insect have long antennae. After we get out from cave we walk trails to go back. We get fortune to see Javan eagles in canopy tek trees.
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