Lawu Birdwatching Competition Part II - Oct 13-15 2023

Unlike the casual birdwatching, this was a competition demanding precision, patience, and promptness. Adding to the thrill was the uncharted territory I found myself in. With the team of three, included @goldpecker , We ventured into this new landscape, where every chirp and flutter hinted at species of birds we had never encountered before.
This challenge was not just about competing to identify as many bird species as possible, but also about gaining invaluable lessons on biodiversity and the importance of conservation. Hours of exploration and keen observation later, We had catalogued several bird species previously unknown to us. The exhaustion was real, but it came with a profound sense of satisfaction, knowledge, and a deeper appreciation for nature's wonders.

We walked in 2 trails since 05.30 am until 03.00 pm. The temperate was about 20°C–22°C with light to moderate wind gusts and sunny. We discovered several species of birds that we had never encountered or even heard before in our previous birdwatching activities, such as E. indigo, H. longipennis, D. sanguinolentum, etc. But some of birds we already had encountered before, such as P. montanus, P. aurigaster, G. striata, etc.

Posted on October 16, 2023 02:24 AM by rasyidaffandi