BIRDS ON FLORES

BIRDS and where to spot them

Flores becomes more and more popular with birdspotters since Flores has its own native bird species.
One of the most famous areas is southeast of Labuan Bajo in dense forest with Mount Mbeliling as the highest peak and many spots around Ruteng. However, there are many other places for birdspotting on Flores.
A good website for birdspotting is the one below
https://birdwatching.asia/birdwatching-locations-in-flores/

Since the summer of 2024 I have had more and more guests requesting guidance on their birdspotting travels. So, time to learn!
To be honest, I don't have a clue about birds but at least I know most places which are usually not familiar with drivers. And, I am still learning.

There are not so many specialists for guiding birdspotting on Flores. One of them is Max Wago. Mr. Max is from Langa, a village near Bajawa, central Flores. He started to learn about birds since he was a kid and expanded his knowledge allover the island. Today he is working together with organizations all over the world and he is a real bird specialist. Some time ago we had a chat in Bajawa. Well, no chance to interfere since he was telling stories with enthousiasm non stop about his job as a birdwatching guide.
Below his website where you also can book or contact him.
https://floreskomodobirdwatching.com/

Another name I have heard (not yet met) is Yovie Jehabut who is connected to the website below

http://www.floresbirdwatching.com/

Mr. Yovie also has his own website https://www.jagarimba.id/

In 2024 I had the chance to accompany one of my guests on his birdwatching trip which was a bit of a challenge. What I learned is that also travelers who want to go for birdspotting without a guide still have a chance to find some species.