Indonesia is not only the largest island archipelago globally but is also home to a staggering 528 endemic bird species which ranks this country number one in the world on this metric. Bird-Photo-Tours Asia’ 21-day bird photography workshop takes in six of the Lesser Sunda Islands, namely Lombok, Sumba, West Timor, Rote, Flores and Komodo offering the chance for close photographic encounters with numerous endemics across some fabulous families of birds including Scrubfowl / Pittas / Tropicbirds / Kingfishers / Lorikeets / Parrots / Trillers / Friarbirds / Honeyeaters / Orioles / Hornbills / Owls / Flycatchers / Myzomelas and Whistlers.
Lombok Island: Ornate Pitta / Rufous-chested Flycatcher / Orange-footed Scrubfowl / Lombok Scops Owl / White-tailed Tropicbird.
Sumba Island: Sumba Pitta / Chestnut-backed Thrush / Sumba Hornbill / Sumba Cockatoo / Sumba Myzomela / Sumba flowerpecker / Ecletus Parrot.
West Timor & Rote Islands: Timor Boobook / Timor Sparrow / Timor Bushchat / Olive-headed Lorikeet / Sumba Zebra Finch / Timor Blue Flycatcher / Rote Boobook / Rote Myzomela / Rote Leaf Warbler / Black-breasted Myzomela / Orange-sided Thrush / Timor Oriole / Timor Friarbird / Flame-breasted Sunbird / Rainbow Bee-eater / Black-faced Woodswallow / White-shouldered Triller / Five-coloured Munia / Black-faced Munia / Scaly-breasted Munia / Golden-headed Cisticola.
Flores & Komodo Islands: Yellow-spectacled White-eye / Flores Drongo / Flores Monarch / Black-fronted Flowerpecker / Glittery Kingfisher / White-rumped Kingfisher / Russet-capped Tesia / Moluccan Scops Owl / Wallace’s Scops Owl / Sunda Nightjar / Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker / Brown-capped Fantail / Flores leaf Warbler / cream-browed White-eye / Crested White-eye / Bare-throated Whistler / Scaly-crowned Honeyeater / Golden-rumped Flowerpecker.
Guiding Fees / Ground Transportation / Accommodation / Meals / Entrance Fees / Tipping for Drivers, Boatsmen, Hotel and Restaurant Staff.
International Flights / VISA Fees / Travel Insurance / Tips for Local Guide / Alcohol / Laundry / Items of a Personal Nature
Days 1-2, Bali [1N / 0D / 7S]. Arrive Denpassa International Airport, Transfer to Hotel [Overnight: Bali].
Days 2-5 Lombok Island [3N, 2D, 5S]. Domestic Flight Bali - Lombok. Photographic Targets: Ornate Pitta / Rufous-chested Flycatcher / Orange-footed Scrubfowl / Lombok Scops Owl / White-tailed Tropicbird.
Day 5-9 Sumba Island [4N, 3D, 7S]. Domestic Flight Lombok – Bali – Sumba. Photographic Targets: Sumba Pitta / Chestnut-backed Thrush / Sumba Hornbill / Sumba Cockatoo / Sumba Myzomela / Sumba flowerpecker / Ecletus Parrot.
Day 9-15 West Timor & Rote Islands [6N, 5D, 11S]. Domestic Flight Sumba – West Timor. Photographic Targets: Timor Boobook / Timor Sparrow / Timor Bushchat / Olive-headed Lorikeet / Sumba Zebra Finch / Timor Blue Flycatcher / Rote Boobook / Rote Myzomela / Rote Leaf Warbler / Black-breasted Myzomela / Orange-sided Thrush / Timor Oriole / Timor Friarbird / Flame-breasted Sunbird / Rainbow Bee-eater / Black-faced Woodswallow / White-shouldered Triller / Five-coloured Munia / Black-faced Munia / Scaly-breasted Munia / Golden-headed Cisticola.
Days 15-21 Flores & Komodo Islands [6N, 6D, 13S]. Domestic Flight West Timor – Flores. Photographic Targets: Yellow-spectacled White-eye / Flores Drongo / Flores Monarch / Black-fronted Flowerpecker / Glittery Kingfisher / White-rumped Kingfisher / Russet-capped Tesia / Moluccan Scops Owl / Wallace’s Scops Owl / Sunda Nightjar / Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker / Brown-capped Fantail / Flores Leaf Warbler / cream-browed White-eye / Crested White-eye / Bare-throated Whistler / Scaly-crowned Honeyeater / Golden-rumped Flowerpecker.
Day 21 Flores Airport [0N, 0D, 0S]. Domestic Flight Flores – Bali / Jakarta - International Departure.
Day 21 Flores Airport [0N, 0D, 0S]. Domestic Flight Flores – Bali / Jakarta - International Departure.
[Key: N: Night / D: Full Day / S: Session / Half-Day]
Nick Ludovic Green has spent much of his life travelling and photographing birds across Asia and Oceania, developing a depth of field experience that few bird photographers achieve. Over more than 15 years in the region, Nick has led 150+ bird photography tours in 35 countries, carefully designing each itinerary to give photographers the best possible access to light, behaviour and habitat.
Through extensive long-term travel, Nick has photographed 2,500 bird species across Asia and Oceania, many at portrait-quality standard. In China alone he has documented over 1,200 species, working in every province and returning repeatedly to key locations to refine photographic opportunities, an experience that directly benefits photographers travelling with him.
His longer bird photography expeditions include a four-month journey across Melanesia, a three-month traverse of Xinjiang Autonomous Region in China's western frontier, and a four-month Himalayan journey from Kashmir, Ladakh and Bhutan to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. These extended field projects have helped build deep regional knowledge and trusted local relationships.
Nick’s images have been published internationally, and his methods reflects a long-term commitment to careful, respectful bird photography. On tour, he is known for his organized, supportive approach and practical in-field guidance, helping bird photographers of all levels improve their work whilst enjoying unhurried time amongst the region’s most sought-after species.
(i) The guesthouses are all in close proximity to the bird photography locations (ii) Walking is at a light pace (iii) There is no requirement to hike nor climb. (iv) None of the locations are at altitude (v) There is no camping (vi) At one of the locations the whole group will share one dormitory room for 2-nights. All other accommodation is premium including some resorts. Summary: for these reasons, despite Point (vi), this trip has been graded as 'Easy'.
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