Moluccas Birding: Into the interior deep forest

Into the interior
Park ranger will act as your guides for longer treks into the park; supplies can be bought in Wahai. The best birding route is a circular, 7-10 day trek from Wahai to kanikeh and Selumena in the Manusela valley, returning to Wahai via the Kobipoto ridge and the Mual plains. However, many people like to trek across the island, continuing on from Selumena to Manusela and then crossing the Binaya ridge to Mosso on the south coast. A third option is to return from Selumena to Pasahari by a less interesting, 3- day hike down the Isal valley, which forms the eastern border of the park. The village of Kanikeh, at the entrance to the cultivated Manusela valley, is a 4-day walk from Wahai (3 days if you relly move).

Spend the first two days on the trail that leads to the village of Roho; it passes through a logging concession where the forest is disturbed, but this does not detract from the birding. Raucous screeches will alert you to groups of Salmon-crested Cockatoos, either flying overhead or collecting in a roosting tree. Listen also for the strident call of the Lazuli Kingfisher, sitting high on an exposed vantage point. Other notable species on this part of the walk are likely to be Forsten’s Megapode (recently split off from orange-footed Scrubfowl as a separate species), Pale Cicada bird, Moluccan Cuckoo-shrike, Spectacled Monarch, Streak-breasted Fantail and Long-crested Myna.

After Roho, the trail enters uncut forest and steadly climbs a ridge. The forest here is stunted and bird densities are relatively low. However, views of Moluccan King Parrot, Blyth’s Hornbill, White bibbed Fruit-dove, Golden Bulbul and Rufous Fantail will maintain your interest until, after 3-4 hrs, the trail drops down to the Wasa Mata river and an overnight shelter.

If your time is limited you may wish to press on to Kanikeh, a further 4- to 5-hr walk. But this section of the trail passes through a beautiful mosaic of bamboo and mid-montane forest which is worth giving time to, especially as it is the habitat of the fabulous Purple-naped Lory. Which feeds on flowering rattan or the red fruits of a climbing pandan.

The inhabitantsof Kanikeh, a village of 60 houses on a ridge above the Wae Ule river, have supplemented their meager incomes for at least 50 years by catching Purple-naped Lories and trading them on the coast. Using a decoy lorry, villagers attract wild lories to nylon snares wrapped around exposed branches. A good decoy lorry is a treasured family possession. Around Kanikeh look out for Drab Myzomela in the tree tops. Bicoloured Darkeye is common in the area and there is a good chance of Nicobar Pigeon, Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher and Black-fronted White-eye.
Source: Birding Indonesia. Periplus Publishing. Singapore

From Hotel Kuala Lumpur to Bali, moored in Yogya

The cafes along the Prawirotaman Yogya is filled by tourists after izya sound call moslem people. I look group of white tourists seated around the table. They chat and joke while drinking contained alcohol. At some point, a group of taourist who have similarities with the local people sit around leisurely enjoying the increasingly late evening. These tourists come from Malaysia. He told me "We just arrived from Bali". From Penang to Kuala Lumpur. We stay overnight at the hotel Kuala Lumpur. Then occurred to vacation in Bali. Immediately, the contacted the travel agent to take Bali vacation packages. That is slice their stories.

Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Shah Alam is frequently visited by us. Suddenly, one of us proposed the idea of Bali. What if we get there? Information obtained about tourism in Bali is amazing. Lovina beach sounds sexy and beautiful, dances of diverse and unique often displayed, scenic rice fields with subak which became the world's heritage. The discussion grew exciting, whether we like the style of backpacker tour or join Bali vacation packages from travel agents? Travelling like 'backpacker' ah, it seems like people who have enough to do it. Take a tour package that already exist instead? We think that's the best decision.

Travel agencies are already preparing for his services as a product with a good Bali vacation packages. From departure at Kuala Lumpur International Airport direct fly to the Ngurah Rai Airport. Arriving on the island of thousand temples, a set list of activities ranging from accommodation tourism to objects destination that will be visited by us have been planned by a travel agent. To get the package was not as expensive as expected. It is suitable to the size of our travel budget. Facilities and amenities of hotel in Bali is not qualified to hotel Kuala Lumpur that has been visited by us.

Lovina Beach has black sandy. However, it is interesting. Moreover, this beach is adorned by graceful dancers whih welcomed our arrival. The dancers were not as usual. Snaking their bodies in the sea. Yes, they are dolphins. When we were in hotel Kuala Lumpur, Lovina Beach information about the group of dolphins that look bright i the morning we've got. It is also one of strong consideration for us to choose Bali vacation packages from travel agents. Vacation in Bali is fun. But, visit Yogya is not perfect vacation yet. And finally, we meet you?

Have fun Take Bali Vacation Packages, Indonesia, AirAsia Ready to Serve You

Wow, June, July, August has arrived. Time for a vacation to refresh and pamper body and mind. Where we’ll go, I though? Yeah, right! Bali, Indonesia. Exotic sights and magical places. In order not to bother, we just take the Bali vacation packages from travel agencies that exist. Travel agency already knows your needs and requirements. They offer all inclusive vacation packages. from an exclusive package until economical package. Travel agency Will hold cooperate with airlines such as AirAsia to launch its service products. For travelers who really want a high privacy and limited suggested taking a family vacation packages.

Travel from the exit gate of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, AirAsia is ready to take you to fly direct to Bali. Tourism, natural resources, culture, MICE is presented complete in a Bali vacation packages by travel agencies. And you just pick up the package before the flight to Bali. Watching the dances are beautiful and enchanting island of thousand temples will refresh your mind. For example, Dance Sahyang, Sahyang Dedari, Baris Gede or Kecak dance which is popular. For tourists who take a family vacation packages with theme of "learn to dance" can follow this activities in Puri Buleleng. All family members will be makeup, dressed Balinese kebaya, a scarf around his waist, hair crown and offerings to the dance procession. The dance will be guided by the teacher.

AirAsia understand the needs of the tourists who take all inclusive vacation packages. Bali vacation packages will be served economically with a vengeance since the reservations and purchase tickets at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang. Malayasia national airline crews worked professionally for the occupants. Service crew feels the same airline to service the people of Bali for tour guides and guests of this tour. Malaysia travelers can experience the natural beauty and culture of the island paradise that will not be found in this world. Friendliness msyarakat paradise island can make a beautiful impression and in the hearts of every traveler.

AirAsia service from Kuala Lumpur International Airport until at Ngurah Rai Airport and vice versa will always be filled with warmth, friendliness and professionalism of eastern culture. Satisfaction for the tourists who take the Bali vacation packages like: all inclusive vacation packages or a family vacation package are a top priority.

Batavia Air Facile Your Honeymoon Vacations in Bali

Honeymoon is the most beautiful moments in a marriage. How not? Bridal pair making love in a sacred event in their lives. Of course, to realize the places and moments like that require a special infrastructure. Before that, the couple have been planning a honeymoon vacation package. Nowhere to destination, certainly a beautiful and special place. All accommodation and transport to be used should be in place and running well. Choice of distant places, such as in Bali can use the air transportation of airline Batavia Air.

Agencies that provide honeymoon vacation packages in Bali already understand the wishes and needs. From the selection of the airline Batavia Air to transport up to where the intended accommodation was packed. You can just point to one of these agents. Thus, satisfaction and comfort for the bride and groom can be reached during the honeymoon.


Honeymoon vacation package already includes a romantic place that prioritizes the needs of your privacy. In Bali, a romantic place to spread to different corners of the island. Only equate your personality with these romantic places. Actually, romantic atmosphere already can be created from within the Batavia Air aircraft. All above when the couple were on the island of Bali. White sandy beaches, rural atmosphere and the green fields and cool, cultural performances can strengthen intimacy together. In Bali, the atmosphere is already available complete.

Batavia Air will understand your needs and requirements as a new bride. All above for agents that provide honeymoon vacation package in Bali. High flying hours and their professional work t have been able to provide special services and specials to customers. Memorable moments both romantic and intimate to be fond of all time.

Purchase of five Airbus 320 by Batavia Air Boost Tourism in Indonesia

News of the purchase of five Airbus 320 has been announced by the Public Relations Manager of Batavia Air. Indonesia's growth rate of passengers using the airline services has increased rapidly. This is in line with the high economic prospectus Indonesia in the eyes of the global economy. Booking tiket Batavia by passengers tend to be patterned on the exponential chart at this time. The passengers have a variety of purposes. For the next three months, many of the passengers who travel. The people of the country and abroad are entering the holiday season. One of their destinations, namely Indonesia. It is certainly encouraging us all to the advancement of tourism in Indonesia.

Purchases by Batavia Air Airbus 320 aims to improve the timeliness of performance, flight delays press time, increased productivity of human resources. Thus, achievement of an appropriate profitability targets can be met by the corporation. So far, booking tiket Batavia services to passengers  can be done by the corporation as well. To enhance better service when scheduled departure, the airline chose the option of adding the fleet flying. Sectors of the tourism in Indonesia industry is prone to lots of tourist-related aviation services. Constructive positive opinion must often be built by all stakeholders. Not least by the airline.

Per capita income of Indonesia is experiencing growth. Increased revenue from the growing middle income increased recreational needs. The growing middle income get high growth in travelling. Those booking tiket Batavia due to the positive perception from the service on this airline. Corporate actions that increase the number of flight Batavia Air fleet could increase consumer confidence to fly this airline. So, not surprisingly, chose the middle-income airline as a reason of transportation to the destination.

Birdwatching in Lore Lindu National Park (Sulawesi)

Lore Lindu National Park
The 200,000 ha Lore Lindu National Park in the north of central Sulawesi is one of Asia’s premier birding destinations-it is possible to see 80% of sulawesi’s 96 endemic bird species in a visit of 4-5 days. The park covers the Lindu, Besoa, Bada and Napu valleys-famous for their ancient megaliths-and the mountain ridges in between. Birders tend to head for the higher ground where most of the endemics are found, and the most popular base is Kamarora at the northern edge of the park on the road to the Napu Velley. For those wishing to really get to know the park, an extensive system of trails links the different valleys, although bird densities seem lower in the southern parts of the park.

Key species
Many of Sulawesi’s endemics can be seen at Tangkoko and dumoga Bone; what sets Lore Lindu apart is the easy access to high altitude forests which have a distinct set of endemics. Birds like: Malia, Sulphur-bellied, Yellow-flanked and Maroon-backed Whistlers, White-eyed Myza, Streak-headed Darkeye and Fiery-browed Myna.

Other wildlife
Both species of Sulawesi’s endemic dwarf buffalo, or anoa. Black Macaques and babirusa.

Getting there
Access to Lore Lindu is via Palu, the provincial capital of Central Sulawesi. You can get to the park by bus (from the main bus station-Masomba market terminal), or yoou can organize a 4-wheel drive vehicle and driver from one of the tourist agents in Palu.

Both have their disadvantages. If you go by bus, do not be surprised if the journey takes most of a day, as this road is probably the worst in the southern hemisphere. A 4WD vehicle, on the other hand, can be expensive. A good compromise is to hire transport for a day to take you to the pass at the Anaso turn-off (as high as a vehicle can go) and, after the day’s birding, ask the driver to drop you at Kamarora on the way back. If you choose this option, start early from Palu, or you will get to the top too late for the early birds. Allow at least 4 hrs for this trip.

General Information
If trekking between the areas below, a guide is advised as trails are poorly way-marked. Horses or porters can be hired to carry packs. There are PHPA posts in most villages, the staff of which are welcoming to guests provided that you have park entry permits from the SKSDA office in Palu.

To get to the Napu Valley, take the direct public bus from Palu and stay at the losmen with restaurant; for the Bada valley (Gintu), there is a MAF flight from Poso, then take a jeep to the homestays. Tentena (Poso) is a 2-day walk from Gimpu. To go to Saluki, take the direct bus from Palu, and walk one hour to the Maleo watchtowers. Toro is connected to Palu by a daily direct bus and you can stay at the PHPA post there. The Lindu Valley is accessible via public bus from Palu to Sidaunta; (where you can stay at the homestay at the PHPA post) then continue by horse or foot.

Kamarora is the place to base yourself when visiting the park.

Accommodation/dining
The very basic PHPA bungalows in Kamarora can accommodate up to 15 people; book in advance at PHPA Palu office, Jl Parman 9, no restaurant; bring your own food from Palu and make arrangements with the ranger’s wife to cook it.

General Information
It is essential to get a permit for the park. Obtain it from the BKSDA office at JL Mohammed Yamin (road known also as “jalur dua”) before leaving Palu. Costs IDR 5,000.

Moluccas Birding: Getting Wahai, don't miss it

Wahai
The pleasant coastal village of Wahai is a day’s journey from Ambon. Early each morning direct buses leave Ambon’s Merdeka bus terminal, cross to seram by ferry and continue to saka, a small collection of huts and a jetty nestling by the side of enormous cliffs on Seram’s north coast. Public speed boats meet the buses in the late afternoon and whisk you off on an exhilarating, 2-hr dash along the coast to Wahai. As you pass the spectacular limestone cliffs-the end of a rugged ridge which still defies the road engineers-lookout for flocks of migratory Australian Pelicans loafing on sandbanks.

Just 8 km to the east of Wahai is the boundary of a broad swathe of the National Park that sweeps down to the sea. A day spent birding along the road tha runs through it to Pasahari provides a superb introduction to seram’s birds. Species to look for here include Gurney’s Eagle, Oriental Hobby and Pacific Baza soaring over the forest edge, Lazuli Kingfisher in partially cleared areas, Metallic pigeon, Claret-breasted Fruit-dove and Long crested Myna in the swamp forest and common bush-hen in the grasslands. You will soon be over familiar with the ubiquitous, explosive pprow calls of seram friarbird, the island’s most common endemic. It is so accurately mimicked by the black-naped oriole that most people leave seram unsure wheter they have relly seen the oriole. With the help of the National Park Rangers, a number of pleasant “off road” excursions can be arranged in this area: you can walk to the edge of the mangroves or through the swamp forest, or even float down the rivers to the sea on a bamboo raft.

Either on the way out or back (depending on the tides) check out the mangrove-lined mud-flats in air besar bay, just 2 km east of wahai. There are usually a few Australian ibises around and good range of shorebirds-and possibility of Channel-billed Cuckoos-in the migration season. The small patch of forest behind the quay is good for common Paradise-Kingfisher.

Source: Birding Indonesia. Periplus Publishing. Singapore

Thanks for Batavia Air, It Was Good in Bali

Has come a long vacation. Sights which one to choose? Of course, Bali. God island tourism is like heaven worlds. Imagine of a luxury hotels Bali, the beaches are filled by tourists, souvenir beautiful and unique, etc. Wow, it's really exciting. From Jakarta to Bali via aircraft is the right choice. Booking tiket Batavia Air plans, it seems a very good idea? Of course.

Set the agenda in Bali. First of all, booking tiket Batavia Air, booking hotels near tourist destination, if there is sufficient budget, why not in a luxury hotels Bali. Plans long stay in Bali for three full days. Well, this makes me happy. When booking accommodation ahead of time, advice and tips in the article which can be used to get quite a discount. So, do not hurt us all.

Arrive at Ngurah Rai. Good service from Batavia Air flight does not make you tired. It is lucky booking tiket Batavia done since long ago. So, everything can run smoothly. Luxury hotels Bali located along the coast a lot of Jimbaran, Kuta, Seminyak and Cangga. Obviously I choose the hotel price on budget. How much does the hotel I choose? That's a secret ...?

At Jimbaran beach, we can see the iron birds passing over the skies of Ngurah Rai Airport. Re-thought before choosing the airline Batavia Air. Picky airlines take a long time that good because the existing airlines. But it finally decided to booking tiket batavia. While we are eating seafood menu, we enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the first night in Bali.

Bored, we can move on to the Legian. Hm.., it seems that the day was already late at night. The doors of shops along the way almost all closed. But, the club and the sound of silence hard music replace the stores. When booking tiket Batavia Air online, I could get hectic night in Legian by tourists from various countries. And it's true. Looks tourists were dancing and drinking jungle juice (wine-based cocktail Bali).  They lodging spread from class luxury hotels Bali to jasmine. They looks very rich.

Fun Bali Vacation Packages, Batavia Air understands your needs

Hearing Bali? Wow, we just imagined a sexy beach, the waves that we want to lunge, the friendliness of local people, houses ornate Balinese-style dragon, flora fauna, small temple in every home and business places, a unique religious ceremonies, landscapes beautiful etc.. The great potential of tourism in Bali is made Batavia Air is ready to serve the needs of the tourists who will visit. Tourism industry already provides all inclusive vacation packages. In fact, a family vacation package packed with neat and professional. Will not lose chose Bali vacation packages that is fun and satisfying to you.

Almost every inch of land in Bali is a tourist attraction. So many destinations to make the tourism industry create all inclusive vacation packages. Segmentation Bali vacation package needs to be done to provide excellent service to the tourists. This family vacation packages targeting tourists who want a high privacy. The incorporation of this package with the services of the airline Batavia Air could happen. This cooperation can provide services to tourists with high satisfaction scores.

Bali vacation packages based culture is presented. For example, Balinese dance and gamelan. After enjoying the comfort of Batavia Air service, we will immediately treated to a Kecak dance at Uluwatu Temple. This dance-hosted regular performances in the afternoon. As one part of a family vacation packages, Kecak dance performances is very important to the identity of Balinese culture to the tourists. Learn to dance or go dancing with the dancers of Bali into all inclusive vacation packages. Kecak Dance tells the story of Rama and the monkey troops who fought with Ravana to grab Shinta.

Bali vacation packages based on agriculture need to be tried by the tourists. Subak was recently crowned as world heritage by the United Nations. Of course, all inclusive vacation packages like this deserve chosen by the tourists. We will be given knowledge about the Bali irrigation system that has existed since the year 1071 AD. No exception for a family vacation packages. This package can involve the children until their parents get to know the ancestors of Bali on high-tech agricultural irrigation system this sophisticated. After enjoying some tour packages in Bali, we can return to their respective areas via Batavia Air with a memory storing an extensive knowledge in Bali.

Travelling to Bali, Batavia Air Right Choice

From the International Airport in Jakarta, the tourists are used to using batavia airlines as favorite plane to Bali. Convenience and safety factors to be the main reason for its passengers. Fun travelling to Bali is felt by the passengers. Ease of booking tiket batavia a fast, easy and efficient to accelerate the pace and agenda of all matters until the day of departure.

Travelling to Bali via Batavia Air to Ngurah Rai hardly felt like flying a result of friendly service from the crew. When nearly arrived at the Bali international airport, passangers near window can see the uniqueness of the airport. Airport runway stretches from east to west line of sight to the sea. Only a few remaining land to the east of the port Benoa.

For Batavia Air, safety during flight took place is a top priority. Examination according to standard safety procedures still remain adhered to the rules. This assurance is made the travelling to Bali for tourists as an added value for choosing this plane. In addition, the participation of tourists who booking tiket Batavia well in advance this airline really help smooth to process of flight. Arriving in Bali, ‘thousand and one’ tourism destination visited by tourists have asked.

From the side of Batavia air, Bali travel information has been available since in the plane through the booklets and magazines. Nature-based tourism object, culture, MICE tourists are waiting to be visited. Travelling to Bali for very special purposes are available as well. For example, living in Bali for the expatriate community in the long term.

Booking tiket Batavia Air to return to the area of ​​origin of tourists each day to do since before the flight departure simplify the service process. Thus, the tourists will not encounter any obstacles or problems encountered during travelling to Bali since the departure to go back to their hometown.

Via Batavia Air, Lake Toba Waiting

That afternoon, Batavia Air plane landed smoothly at the international airport in Medan, North Sumatra. Polonia Airport has a good comfort level. Not surprisingly, many foreign tourists who visited the city of Medan for various purposes. North Sumatra tourism relies on nature tourism and ecotourism attractions. One of the natural attractions of a destination for domestic and international tourists is Lake Toba.

Airline Batavia Air has routes to the city of Medan with the outstanding service the domestic and international passengers to various destinations. From the international airport Medan, we can continue the purpose of using various types of tourist vehicles. For the purpose of the Lake Toba, we can use the services of transportation of various travel agents. The journey to the crater caldera is the largest took about 5 hours via Pematang Siantar.

Since in the Batavia Air plane, we are treated by the crew with a variety of convenient and safe facilities. Likewise, when we are on the journey towards the goal. The natural scenery is stunning right-left eye. Tiredness and fatigue will not be felt by green hills and fresh air along the way. Arrive in the area of ​​Lake Toba, we can unwind in the hotel which is located in Prapat.

Services in hotel, restaurant, tourist resorts in Tuk Tuk Prapat and friendliness reminiscent of the Batavia Air flight crews. They are very professional to serve the customers according to their needs and desires. Out of the break, a trip the next day to visit the many natural attractions. Attractions that need to be visited by the tourists in the area of ​​Lake Toba, among others: white sand beaches and coves on the lake, waterfall Ngalum Bina, hills Pangururan Samosir Island and home-traditional 'Huta'.

Satisfied in the Lake Toba, we can go back to their respective areas using Batavia Air plane. It is certain, pamper the passenger airline service is a priority. Reservation impression during a visit in North Sumatra will fond memories of all time by the passengers up to their respective areas.

Bali Bird

Inseparable from the Bali tourism industry. Cultural and natural Panorama Bali produce valuable work that makes people fascinated by its beauty and dissolve.Natural and human interaction that can be lived with each other to create cultural harmony. Birds singing, a collection of birds perched in the trees makes the atmosphere very lively scenery of Bali. Birds and natural beauty is not only felt by birdwatchers. Ordinary tourists also love to see and observe the activities of these bird.

The tourists are happy to observe the natural scenery of Bali, animals that fill the Balinese and their social activities. Birdwatchers greatly admire the existence of Bali starlings, as well as tourists in general. Bird watchers are usually more adventurous, so they often move themselves. They did not join the tour packages offered by travel agencies. In contrast to ordinary tourists, they prefer to take the tour packages offered by travel agency.

At the Bali tourism advertising, Starling Bali as one of the mascot of Bali tourist attraction. Travel agencies include endemic bird mascot of Bali in this tour package.The price of tour packages offered by them vary. This allows travelers to customize the available budget.


Bird watchers and tourists will require accommodation to unwind after the move.Hotel, culinary and leisure scattered in various corners of the island of Bali. Hotel is located in the tourist centers offering price variations according to the class. In general, avoid real birdwatchers accommodation in tourist centers. They chose a secluded accommodation and blend in with the local community. As for ordinary tourists, it is better to follow the advice of the organizers of the tourist bureau.Because it is easier in terms of agenda setting that have been compiled in tourist packages.

Village Bayung Gede, Bali

Bayung Gede village located in Bangli District, Subdistrict Kintamani, Bali. This village still hold fast to the ancient culture of Bali (Bali Aga). The tourists will be visiting this village from Denpasar can be served by an existing travel agents. Hotel in Bali is usually already tourist services put the tourists as well as desired. From the city of Denpasar, the village Bayung Gede is approximately 55 miles.
Tour guides who are appointed by the travel agent or hotel in Bali will be happy provide an explanation of the history of the village. From the narrative of traditional village elders,This village existed before the era of the triumph of Majapahit kingdom around the 14th century. This evidence canwitnessed by us of the customs and ceremonies of different procedures with the Balinese ceremonies generally. Gede Bayung meaning itself is super power (super power).That said, the ancestral village requires tremendous force to open forest as a residence.
Employers hotel in Bali and travel agents to enter this village as one of the villages tours. The attractiveness of rural tourism which makes the tourists to visit, among others: burial of the placenta by means stored in a coconut shell which is then hanged on a tree in the cemetery. Layout and building architecture Bayung Gede village that clung to the traditional rules that deserve to be as a tourist attraction.
Sloping topography of the village who need soil and water conservation is good. The existence bamboo forest which covers 40% of the total area of ​​the village is able to maintain natural balance Bayung Gede village. The tourists who want to ride around the village in a bamboo forest can be guided by the travel agents and hotels in Bali. Forest bamboo can make the air cool, fresh and fun variety of wildlife in it. Bamboo forest in the village can be sustainable due to people still blindly against customary rules in the utilization of bamboo. For cycling, village roads already using a paving-stone block and brush so comfortable and safe.

Bali Is Not Just a Mass Tourism

Bali is already global. The international airport to the basic needs of transportation to support the tourism industry. Domestic and foreign leading tourist destination of Bali are complete. This facilitates the access of tourists from around the world to place this paradise island. Types a wide variety of travelers.Domestic tourists usually prefer to be mass tourism. Those traveling in groups to the already well-known tourist destination or crowded. The purpose of having fun and cheer.

In contrast to the tendency of foreign tourists who prefer special interest tours.Spirit of exploration, adventurers and adventurers more attached to them. Foreign tourists are very excited about in terms of exploring an area. In fact they were able to reach remote areas which when you think about it 'crazy or insane ". There are tourists who are willing to spend the night in the forest only for the purpose of birdwatching. Supplies are taken very minimalist, but the equipment is very complete for birdwatching activities. Binoculars, telephoto cameras, tape recorders, night vision, infra red, the computer kit is mandatory default this birdwatching enthusiast. Ability of their survival in the wild is high.

There are also domestic tourists who love the special interest tours. In general they are a nature lover communities. They are enthusiastic about reaching places far from unique and rare frenetic tourism in general. Via aviation pioneers, they explore the bay spots and beaches that are rarely touched by man. From Bali, they hire the services of a flight to the coastal area has waves for surfing activities.Foreign and domestic tourists hunt for surfing waves up to a secluded beach areas. In general, these areas are located in remote coastal islands of southeastern homeland. In Bali there are also spots for surfing beaches, such as along the southern coast of this paradise island.

Special interest tourism activities such as birdwatching and surfing requires preparation and thorough physical endurance. Field of knowledge and insight that will be addressed by tourists should be fairly and properly. Birdwatching activities proscribe noise and commotion. As much as possible the observed objects are not disturbed by the behavior of tourists. As for the surfing, tourists must have sufficient capacity for water sports.

Balinese Local Wisdom Needed by Humans And Animals

Balinese culture is very strong and firmly held by local indigenous communities.So strong, all aspects of social life embedded in everyday life. Rules such as the utilization of indigenous trees really well run by indigenous stakeholders. Balinese local wisdom that makes wildlife habitat and their ecosystems is maintained.Birds singing in the morning is very easy to find by us.

Bayung Gede village still adhere to the ancient culture of Bali (Bali Aga). This village has 40% bamboo forest. No wonder animals such as various types of birds can be easily found by tourists and visitors. Balinese local wisdom othe praised by us all that the traditional architecture of a natural raw material. Adat here that the elders are highly respected by the younger generation. This makes the Balinese local wisdom is awake.

The uniqueness of the village of Gede Bayung one tourist attraction offered by the tourist bureau. Many foreign tourists are interested in cycling to get around on the streets of the village of Gede Bayung. Travel agents to facilitate this special interest tourism activities. It should be noted by the tourists, the village of Gede Bayung is above the height of 800-900 m above sea level. The topography has a high slope. Thus, the safety measures need to be considered by travel agents and tourists themselves. The transportation services business has provided a comfortable outdoor resorts and safe.Balinese culture is very strong and firmly held by local indigenous communities.So strong, all aspects of social life embedded in everyday life. Rules such as the utilization of indigenous trees really well run by indigenous stakeholders. Balinese local wisdom that makes wildlife habitat and their ecosystems is maintained.Birds singing in the morning is very easy to find by us. Bayung Gede village still adhere to the ancient culture of Bali (Bali Aga). This village has 40% bamboo forest. No wonder animals such as various types of birds can be easily found by tourists and visitors. Balinese local wisdom othe praised by us all that the traditional architecture of a natural raw material. Adat here that the elders are highly respected by the younger generation. This makes the Balinese local wisdom is awake. The uniqueness of the village of Gede Bayung one tourist attraction offered by the tourist bureau. Many foreign tourists are interested in cycling to get around on the streets of the village of Gede Bayung. Travel agents to facilitate this special interest tourism activities. It should be noted by the tourists, the village of Gede Bayung is above the height of 800-900 m above sea level. The topography has a high slope. Thus, the safety measures need to be considered by travel agents and tourists themselves. The transportation services business has provided a comfortable outdoor resorts and safe. Such as hotel accommodation, many available in Denpasar. A relatively close distance (55 miles) from Denpasar easy access to and from tourist destinations.The tourists who have enjoyed the beauty and wisdom Bali certainly want to unwind in a comfortable place such as hotels, villas or homestays. The tourists who want to dive straight Balinese local wisdom can stay at the hotel or homestay available. They can get to know the local culture and enjoy the chirping of birds or animals in bamboo forest habitat. Bamboo has many benefits for humans and birds. Material Bayung Gede village houses are mostly made of bamboo, as well as handicrafts and ritual supplies.Bamboo trees are favored by birds blekok, prenjak. Bamboo forests also serve as good barriers to erosion.

Such as hotel accommodation, many available in Denpasar. A relatively close distance (55 miles) from Denpasar easy access to and from tourist destinations.The tourists who have enjoyed the beauty and wisdom Bali certainly want to unwind in a comfortable place such as hotels, villas or homestays. The tourists who want to dive straight Balinese local wisdom can stay at the hotel or homestay available. They can get to know the local culture and enjoy the chirping of birds or animals in bamboo forest habitat.

Bamboo has many benefits for humans and birds. Material Bayung Gede village houses are mostly made of bamboo, as well as handicrafts and ritual supplies.Bamboo trees are favored by birds blekok, prenjak. Bamboo forests also serve as good barriers to erosion.

Planting crops in EKSTIEKERS

I made program of planting crops in marginal lands cooperate with PKL (Pedagang Kaki Lima) in EKSTIEKERS, Yogyakarta. This program has been running since 4 months ago. Plants that recently succeeded in growing well include: casssava, spinach, chili plants. Crops can be harvested include spinach, young leaves of cassava, who needs a vegetable, PKL members can take it. Until now, the greatest achievement of this program is some people take parts of this program in a different location nearby. We still need a hard attempts to achive big goals.

The Multibenefit Hibiscus sp in EKSTIEKER

A glance, Hibiscus sp is useless, except for shading on the beside street. But, misunderestimete, this tree is lot benefit for peoples.

Hibiscus is fastgrowthing plant. This tree suitable for shading on beside street. This plant had reached +/- m talls after 3 years planted. It results good microclimate and fresh air. This wood plant is high adapted in various soil types. It is easy to plant and maintain this tree.

What is the benefit feeled by human? Stalls in EKSTIEKERS area feels shading and fresh air. Own stall's usually cuts trunk, branch. This plant parts have lot of using, i.e, for fire wood and feed ruminance. Hibiscus have yellow flower. Goats like hibiscus leaves.

So, don't hesitate to plant the Hibiscus sp where ever you are. High benefit likes balancing ecosystem and ecology are one of reason. Hibiscus can invite animals like insect, birds, bats, etc. Lets to consider hibiscus.

Sooty-headed Bulbul

Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster)
Indonesians-Kutilang

Description: Medium-sized (20 cm), black-capped bulbul with whittish rump and orange; chin and top of head black; neck, rump, chest and belly white; back, wings and tail brown.
Iris-red; bill-black; feet-black.

Voices: melodious calls and loud notes 'chook, chook'
Distribution and status: South China, South East Asia, Sumatra (introduced), Java, Bali and South Sulawesi (introduced). In Java and Bali this is one of the ,most widespread and common species up to about 1600 m above sea level.

Habits: Lives in noisy, active flocks, often mixing with other bulbuls, mixed flocks or drongo flocks. Prefers open wooded or bushly habitats, forest edge secondary growth, parks and gardens, even in large town.
Diet: small fruits and berries and some insects.

Breeding: The nest is cup-shaped, neatly woven from twigs, leaves and fine fibres. Two or three eggs, heavely, pappered purple and grey are laid. Breeding is redorded for all months except November but the peak season is from April to September.

Race: P.a.aurigaster was formerly confined to Java and Bali, now introducec to Sumatra.

Birds in Urban City

In general the bird fauna of towns tends to have a lower species richness and divesity than nearby forest, but the biomass and density are higher, and there are a very few dominant species. In addition, the major guild shifts from the bark and canopy insect eaters to ground feeders. These changes are not surprising since relatively few urban trees exceed 10 m in height, and they are often widely dispersed between large areas of grass or hedges. The total number of individual birds and bird species is low in urban centres. Part of the reason is the predatory habits of young children with catapults, but ecological reasons include the lack of fruit suitable for birds and the few insects able to utilizzze the 'foreign' trees, leading to less food being available for insectivorous or partially-insectivorous birds.

The eurasian tree sparrow has spread widely in Indonesia. It is native of Eurpe, Russia and China, an probably first arrived in Indonesia aboard ships in the 16TH and 17TH centuries. The most frequent feeding preference is for insects accounting for 24 of the 39 species above. Some of these eat insects as a major part of their diet, while others eat insects as an important component of their diets when a higher protein intake is required such as during moulting or breeding or when they are feeding young. Insects are more abundant on trees with finely-divided leaves such as Samanea, Casuarina, Delonix, Parkia and Albazia, probably because of the greater number pf potensial resting places. Insect-rich microhabitats are also created by the growth of epiphytes, creepers and climbers on the trees.

The proprtion of nectarivorous birds is very small, but they are attractive to urban dwellers because of their bright colurs and their pleasing songs. In addition, the flowers from which they suck nectar are generally large and showy to attract these birds (as well as butterflies) to heights at which they can be easily seen, lants such as Hibiscus rosasinensis, Ixora and Calliandra can be planted.

Birds need not only food, but also places and materials for nesting. Two of the most favoured nesting materials are the fluffy seeds from Ceiba pentandra and long grass. Certain swiflets also use the dead leaves of Casuarina. Thus, these plants must be available in any area where birds are being encoraged to live. Hole-nesting birds can also be encouraged by leaving dead boughs in place, but only where human life is not endangered. In summary the best way to attract birds to urban areas is to provide areas of heterogenerous vegetation-tall aand short trees, shrubs and undergrowth, including long grass-and protecting from catapults.

Derita Pipit Jawa di Ruang Terbuka Hijau

Burung pipit jawa mudah dijumpai oleh kita. Di ruang terbuka hijau, burung ini banyak bersarang di pepohonan. Sarang burung  dibuat dari campuran plastik, kertas, tali plastik dan dedaunan. Anak-anak kecil sering mengusik sarang burung ini. Mereka mengambil sarang yang sudah  berisi piyik. Nantinya, piyik burung pipit ini dipelihara oleh anak-anak di kandang. Setiap sarang berisi piyik dengan jumlah antara 4-6 anakan. Kelak, jika piyik sudah bisa terbang, burung ini akan dapat kembali ke kandang dengan sendirinya.

Sayangnya, burung pipit ini mudah cepat mati. Burung pipit ini tidak sempat berkembang biak. Ia tidak sempat menemukan pasangan hidupnya. Jadi, ada baiknya kita tidak usah mengambil sarang burung pipit jawa di ruang terbuka hijau. Lebih baik kita membiarkan burung pipit ini hidup di alam terbuka. Bukankah ruang terbuka hijau di daerah perkotaan sudah sangat sempit? Hati kita akan lebih senang dan damai mendengar kicauan burung di ruang terbuka hijau. Perasaan indah mewarnai hidup kita ketika burung-burung pipit jawa saling bercanda dan bernyanyi dengan teman-temannya. Buat siapa saja di seluruh penjuru dunia, biarkanlah burung pipit jawa hidup berdampingan dengan kita.

Pipit Jawa

Pipit Jawa (Lonchura leucogastroides)

Bahasa Indonesia: Bondol Jawa, Pipit

Deskripsi: (11 cm),  hitam, coklat dan putih pipit bertubuh kecil. Bagian atas coklat,  sisi-sisi gelap ekor bagian bawah putih coklat, atas dan dada hitam;  tampak jelas berwarna putih di depan perut, warna putih semakin berkurang ke belakang. putih;.Iris-coklat-keabu-abuan, kaki-coklat; Suara: cheeps lembut 'chi-ee-ee'

Distribusi dan status: Singapura (pendatang), Sumatera Selatan, Jawa, Bali dan Lombok. Di Jawa dan Bali, spesies ini mudah dijumpai hingga pada ketinggian 1500 m dpl.

Kebiasaan:bergerombol di sekitar tanaman budidaya.Hidup berpasangan. Mencari makan di atas tanah atau rerumputan; sering berkicau di sawah-sawah dan di pohon besar.

Diet: biji-bijian, padi.

Pembiakan: sarang berbentuk bola berongga yang menyisakan lubang untuk pintu masuk. Sarang sering ditemukan di pangkal pelepah palem atau semak-semak. Musim perkawinan  sepanjang tahun. Empat atau lima putih telur diletakkan.

Sumber: MacKinnon, John.1991.Field Panduan untuk Burung-burung Jawa dan Bali. Gadjah Mada University Press. Yogyakarta.

Javan Munia


Javan Munia (Lonchura leucogastroides)
Indonesian : Bondol Jawa, Pipit

Description : Smallish (11 cm), solid, black, brown and white finch. Upperparts brown,  unstreaked; face and upper chest black; belly sides and flanks white undertail dark brown. Distinguished from white-bellied munia by lack of pale streaks on back, lack of yellowish tinge on tail, clean edge between black chest  and white abdomen and white, rather than brown, flanks.
Iris-brown; bill-brown; feet-greyish
Voice : soft cheeps ‘chee-ee-ee’

Distribution and status: Singapore (introduced), South Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok. In Java and Bali this is a very common and widespread species up to 1500 m.

Habits: Frequents all kinds of cultivated areas and natural grassy patches. Forms flocks during rice harvest but usually pair-living or in small parties. Feeds on the ground or plucks seed from grass heads; spends much time in noisy chirping and grooming in large trees. Diet : Grass seeds, rice.


Breeding: The nest is a loose hollow sphere of grass blades or other material fixed quite high in a tree among ephiphytes, palm axils or other confined spot. Breeding is year-round. Four or five white eggs are laid.

Source: MacKinnon, John.1991.Field Guide to The Birds of Java and Bali. Gadjah Mada University Press. Yogyakarta.

Fantastic family holiday at various food stall in Patuk hills

Food stall is set at the hills of Patuk overlooking the beautiful skyline of Yogyakarta at some 30 minutes drive from downtown city.

Offering various heritage cuisine combined with the famed hospitality of the javanese. Enjoy they menu and those famous home-made cakes and desserts till midnight with comfortable clean surroundings, friendly service and javanese charm.

The food stall has special culinary treats such as sego kucing, hot drinking etc.

Lets explore the beauty of Yogyakarta with our families and relatives at Patuk hills, and turn you holidays into unforgetable memories.

Outsourcing office room more efficiency

Leaving the management of corporation an office room in the hands of an outsourced expert may be one of the most important steps a company can make to boost efficiency and cut costs.

In the highly competitive world such as today, well-managed companies need the right strategies to survive, as well as to improve their business performance. Outsourcing a company's an office room operations may be one of the ways to achieve this. Company or professional worker can better focus on handling their core business. They can leave all matters concerning building management their partners, the rental an office room providers.

The rental office room is cheaper and easier on a company's cash flow. That is way the office room rental business is predicted to continue to do well throughout all years.

The most an office room is always an important item in a company's and a professional worker operations.

Taxi safety tips in Yogyakarta

Users of the taxi service should take heed of a vehicles overall appearance-including that of the driver. When boarding a taxi. Here are some useful tips for taxi users:

First, though ordering a taxi by phone may take a bit of time, this is undoubtedly the safest way to arrange transportation. Especially during night hours go for the company you find the most reliable and have its hotline numbers ready or memorized for you beck and call.

second, when hailing a taxi on the road, review its company name and logo and make sure the driver is willing to take you where you want to go. Note the taxi's unit number and driver ID appearance, including his uniform (or lack thereof).

Third, See that the taxi's meter is on and works properly. Refrain from using the taxi if the driver offers a fixed rate.

Fourth, Alternatively, passengers can find a taxi pool at the nearest hotel, shopping mall or public space.

Fifth, passenger suggested  ringing a friend or family while on board a taxi. Don't hesitate to inform the person on the end of the line the details of the taxi you are in.

A Good Holiday in the City of Knights (Satria)

A primary destination, Purwokerto's continues to attract both local and international tourists with different layers of appeal, ranging from cultural heritage areas and family leisure spots to eco-tourism destinations.

To start with, the traditional markets. Traditional market like pasar wage, pasar manis, pasar kliwon offers various unique item for sale, from fresh vegetables, traditional foods, hand crafted arts, clothes and souvenirs. For ecotourism like Baturradent, Cipendok waterfalls offers beauty landscape and hot springs.

Sport-wise, avid golfers enjoy Purwokerto due to themany course available on bright sunny mornings, including Wijaya Kusuma Padang Golf.

The "City of Knights" has various must-see historical landmark to visit, including Panglima Besar Jendral Soedirman Museum, Gatot Soebroto statue.

A holiday is not perfect holiday without a perfect place to spend the night, and lot of the best options like hotels, inns, lodges, villas or home stay

A Bird nest in my back-yard home

Imagine, in your home occur the birds fly around your front and back yard or on your garden. The sound from sing a song of bird. Watching bird stand on the flower to get nectar. A Bird looking for seed on the ground, a bird drinking water and washing on the pond. So peaceful and heavenly.
In keeping birds in your home the following points have to be considered
1. Well good vegetation
2. Available the pond
3. Enough feed
In my back-yard has lot of trees. One of them is petai (leguminoceae). It is tall tree, fruit can be eaten, deciduous tree. At present this tree has a bird nest. The bird nest has small size, hanging on branch, leaves made, vase shape. I feel fortune about this. I hope the birds like living on this tree. I will keep it.

Birdwatching in Beji is Easy and Joy

Birdwatching in Beji is Easy and Joy
Beji is village in south slope of Mount Slamet. Kedungbanteng subdistrict, Banyumas Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. The temperature in Beji is 24-34 degree celcius. The coolest is between July and August. Beji village has a height 400 m above the sea surface. It is a fertile land in the slope of Mount Slamet. Beji abundant water supply because there is high rainfall. In the east part there is a big river which flows through Beji is Banjaran river. The river has function as irrigation. Irrigation is used for agriculture and ponds. I like coming here for fresh water best of all. My favorite place is paddy field that has a reputation lots bird species. I likes natural surroundings. Finding a birdwatching place with an air freshness in Beji is not too difficult. My favorite birdwatching is set in a paddy field. Are you interesting?

The Independence Day in The Peak Lawu Mountain

An August is associated with the victory of the struggle for independence for our beloved country, The Republic of Indonesia. All Indonesian citizens all over the world celebrate this historic moment.

This month on August 16 2008 in the evening, we plan to climb Lawu Mountain. We are tono, catur and Yusnu Iman Nurhakim (me). We expect to rech the peak Lawu mountain before sun rises. We hope see the beautifull sun rises from east in the morning, streaks red and orange sky from the peak Lawu mountain is our reason. We plan to start climb from Cemara Sewu Base camp and return to down by Cemara kandang base camp. We will bring a national flag "Red-White". We will make a small celebrate on there. The Thanksgiving for God on our freedom from release occupation.  Freedom...Freedom....

My Daily Activity

I wake up every day at 04:30 a.m. I take wudlu to pray. I always jog at 05:30 a.m. I take a bath. At 06:30 I prepare my worksheet. I go to work. I usually have lunch in food stall near my office at 12:00 a.m. I come home at 04:00 p.m. In the evening I go to internet cafe near my home. At 10:00 p.m I go to bed. zzz...zzzz....zzzz

Cycling in The Samas Beach, Yogyakarta

That morning, it was quite a struggle to penetrate the thick traffic in Yogyakarta city, but two hours later we finally entered Tehe Samas Beach gateway. It was almost half past nine when we arrived at the Samas Beach. I looked around and smiled. Cool, I thought. I've just found a new place to escape all those mad, frantic deadline.

Quite and peaceful, it is a world away from Yogyakarta's notoriously commercialized, ultra-touristy beach areas that have become flooded with souvenir-hawkers and vendors selling everything under the sun. No, that hectic madness doesn't exist here. I stood for a moment, breathing in the stillness of the surroundings, as my eyes admired the beautiful gently sloping rice terraces that come right down to the back of the beach.

I come back to the spot where my cycle parking. I began to cycling along the sweeping, dark sand of the beach. The sun was on the top. My head feel hot. The samas beach is not really suitable for swimming due to the currents and lack of emergency services. Like many beaches on the south coast of Java. On my journey, i met a handful of other visitors as well as locals who smiled we;comingly at us. During the rail ride, i were spoiled by the gorgeous sparkling beach, wonderful tropical coastline and rural panorama. Looking into the distance, Merapi and Merbabu Mountain could be seen.

I like the singing of waves under the hot Yogyakarta sun. The time for lunch. I find a food stall which enjoyable place, low price, and delicious food. I chat with food stall seller. Her name is mrs Mira. She offers some food for me like gorengan, tempe goreng and etc. I want a cold orange drink. I took tempe goreng and eat them.

The time is three precise. I am ready to back home. For to return to my home, it will take two hours. So, I arrive in my home more or less at five a clock. The sun was ready to disappear below the horizon, leaving streaks of bright red and orange in the sky. It was not easy to stop gazing at such beauty.

A romantic cycling ride on the coastline is not the only fun leisure activity found here. There is also trekking and bird tour.

Where my birds in yogyakarta

My name is Yusnu Iman Nurhakim. You can call me iman. I am 28 years old. I live in Krapyak Wetan, 3.5 Km from Yogyakarta to south. I have spent my life time in Yogyakarta for 9 years. The first 7 years of my life in Yogyakarta, I studied in Gadjah Mada University. My major is Forestry Faculty with concentrate in forest resource of conservation study.

When i spent the first live in Yogyakarta, this city have lot paddy field. The birds like blekok (Ardeola speciosa) frequently had been seen on paddy field. They are in group. They feed like snail, insect and other molussc.

Every morning, i come and visit paddy field to watch this bird. With fresh air, cool weather, low pollutant i usually jog in surround Yogyakarta street. I usually stop for a moment when i saw the birds on paddy field. I sit near edge paddy field. I watch them. I feel happy if the birds fly in group and made "V" formation. Sometime i account them. I account birds there are 8-10 bird which can be counted. 

But, unfortunately the Yogyakarta city today is becoming the buildings cuty, crowd city, water pollution, trash in anywhere. Many paddy field gone, to be changed building. A street full vehicle, so crowded, poluttion in every where.. Trees cutting clear. The land is used settle. Every where you look, you just found buildings. The number of buildings have increased in each years. They built settlement, house, shop, house office an etc. I just found birds such as burung greja (Passer montana), burung pipit (Lonchura sp), Burung walet sapi (Colocalia esculanta). If i lucky i could to seen burung kacamata in shrubs.

The Yogyakarta city just remains green land such as mausoleum. If you want to get fresh air, cool air, low pollution come to mausoleum. You can go to krapyak wetan mausoleum which is one of sample.

I hope all people consider about this. I want my birds back to visit Yogyakarta city. I hope man and animals can live together. All i want is for people to start thinking about this things. I want to see the birds feed. I don't like see the birds in cage. I want to see birds fly on sky.

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The Return of Birdwatching in Samas Beach Yogyakarta

I decide to observe again birds in Samas Beach because i need picture this object. I take a picture like vegetation which possible birds life, beauty point of interest view and beauty landscape.

If you have passed a gateway, take right small street. It's better you ride by cycle, because you can reach all the ways, no noisy and no scarry animals. You can see around where ever you like. There are many beauty place for to be watched. The pandanus vegetation dominated in here. That is my objection. Because this place usually birds can be found. If i lucky, i get their nest.

Oh yes, i see a group birds on a Terminalia catappa branches. The name bird is blekok (Ardeola speciosa). I count them about 10-15. I take a few picture for documentation.

I take for 2 an hor to observe. I sit and hide in shrub. It's enough my body feel ill. But no longer, the kingfisher come and sit on branch. I account only one. I look around this lagoon. In a center of lagoon, i see bird which have perform like kuntul, big (40-50 cm), white-neck, sitting on dry branch. Idon't know this name species. This bird not move, just a hed look to be moved.

I had taken a feww picture in the Samas Beach Yogyakarta. It's enough to me. I'll come back again soon later.

Birdwatching in Samas Beach Yogyakarta

Samas Beach located 24 km from south Yogyakarta. Samas Beach has brown sand coastline. There is vegetation formation coastline like pascaprae formation, pandanus formation and cemara udang (Casuarina equesetifolia) formation. Samas beach has area conversation center for penyu belimbing (Dermochelys coriacea), tree vegetation reserve which supported by Toyota and astra. Infrastucture in Samas Beach like smooth asphalt road, park area for bus, cycle and motorcycle available here. About food you can found stall in here.

In Samas Beach you can see bird species like kuntul (Ardeola speciosa) in paddy field, Casuarina equesetifolia vegetation formation, acasia (Ecualyptus sp) vegetation formation.
In Samas beach you can fishing in lagoon coastline. there is much fish species for catched.
For to reach Samas Beach you can use by bus Bantul-Samas direction from Giwangan Bus station. You just pay IDR 5,000. Very cheap.

Samas beach have camping ground. In this area you will found mercusuar.
People in Samas Beach respect to all tourist and they are friendly people.
Unfortunately there is no hotels. A few tourist visit in this destination. Dangerous wave. Don't swim.
The bird species which can be found:
1. Ardeola speciosa (in group on paddy field)
2. Colocalia esculenta.
3. Leucopsar sp
4. Passer montana.
I observed bird species at 08.00 am to midday

Birdwatching in Parangtritis Beach Yogyakarta

Bordered by the deep blue indian Ocean on the south it is only natural that Yogyakarta has series of beautiful beaches on its long coast-line. The most popular is Parangtritis Beach, 28 km away. Legend has it is that Parangtritis is the domain of Nyai Roro Kidul, the beautiful Quen of The South Seas, who was married to Panembahan Senopati, the founder of modern mataram empire. There are also popular as a row of three beaches Baron, Kukup, Sundak and Krakal which are about 70 kilometres from the city. Smooth asphalt roads, winding up and down the hill, lead us easily to these exotic beaches. And if we go a bit further, Wediombo, a quiet unexplored beach will welcome us. The white-sand, clear water and thundering waves offer a breathtaking view.

Wonderful Merapi Mt. landscape

Mount Merapi is the most active volcano in the world. it is about 30 km from Yogyakarta. The volcano is one of the nature riches which have a lot of mystery. Arriving here, we will immediately be welcome and refreshed by the cool breeze. And the green, sloping hill with its vast array of trees will entice even the demanding trekkers.

Merapi Mt. always eruptive volcano, stands boldly at the back of the hill. Because of the activities it has recently been declared "The Mountain of the decade" by the International Natural Disaster Reduction, a body under the United Nations. We can see a breathtaking view of this fire Mountain from Plawangan Seismological Station, a 2,5 km hike up the hill, which observes its activity year long. The smoking summit, which can be seen on a bright clear day, is a real challenger for climbers who dare.

Nature Tourism Exploration 2008 Turgo-Merapi Mt. Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Tourism Board

Terms And Conditions

Nature Tourism Exploration 2008 Turgo-Merapi Mt. Yogyakarta

Time and Venue:
Day, date : Sunday, August 3rd 2008
Starting Time : 08.00 am
Start Venue : Tritis Squre, Dusun Turgo, Desa Purbowinangun
Finish Venue : Tritis Square, Dusun Turgo, Desa Purbowinangun
Distance : +/- 8 Km myjourneys-tommo.blogspot.com

Rules :
1. Must be in good health.
2. Must arrive in 1 hour before starting time.
3. Bring the registration form on the day of event.
4. Wearing sport wear is a must.
5. Wearing any political attribute is strictly prohibted.
6. All participants will be departed together at the same time.
7. Must follow the map/ route provided by the comittee.
8. Have to keep the cleanliness, safety and discipline.
9. The rule of the event will be read before starting time.

Others:
1. All participants will get T-shirt, insurance, health facility, consumption card and door prize card.
2. Tax of prize is charged to the winner
3. Contribution IDR 20,000
4. For further information please contact to BAPARDA DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA Jl. Malioboro