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Birding Bali and Birdwatching Trip - Bali and East Java

Birding Bali ~   Island of  Bali is part of the chain of tropical islands in the Indonesian archipelago, although most famous as beach tourism, Bali has a lot of offer the birder and naturalist. Situated at the eastern end of the Greater Sunda, our tour provides superb one of Indonesia birding. The island's most iconic bird, the beautiful and very rare Bali Starling, lately known as Bali Myna will be top of list. Maybe there are a lot of them in captivity, but getting the opportunity to observe their behavior in their natural habitat is something extraordinary. In addition, there are about 30 other Indonesia endemic species out of around 374 total species recorded and scattered in forests and forest edge habitats, coastal mud plains, mangroves, rice fields and grasslands. Birding Tours in Bali established since 2012 is specialises in top-quality small-group birding trips throughout island of  Bali and East Jawa (Baluran, Ijen and Alas Purwo). Fully customizable privately guided t
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Birding West Bali National Park and surrounds - Trip Report

West Bali National Park 2019 May 8th by Russel from Australia  When my lovely wife, Sue, informed me that she wanted to travel to Bali to take part in a ceramics workshop in Ubud I was delighted as we had never visited Bali before and I knew that it would be a fantastic opportunity for me to do some tropical birding whilst Sue was potting. I started searching the internet to find a guide or tour that would suit my itinerary, skill level and budget. I came across a blog site called Birding Tours i n Bali by Made Surya based in West Bali. I read the reports and comments and sent Made an email letting him know my schedule, interest and budget. Within a day Made responded with a terrific plan and itinerary that would achieve my goal of seeing and photographing as many Bali bird species as possible, with some key species targeted, namely the Javan Banded Pitta and the Bali Starling . Needless to say, I booked the tour immediately.  After arriving in Bali and settling into our villa

Birding in Bali Barat National Park - Trip Report-Review-Testimony

Birdwatching in West Bali National Park - Testimony (Sept 2018) After several trips to Bali, without visiting Bali Barat (West Bali) National Park, I thought it was time to give it a try. I did some internet searching and finally decided on booking a day’s outing with Made Surya ( Birding Tours in Bali ) . By the end of the day, I had confirmed that my choice of guide was an excellent one. Made arrived punctually at my hotel in Pemuteran at 6am, and off we went, reaching the national park in time to catch the early bird activity, and while it was still very cool. I had not made a list of target species, though like other birders visiting the park I was keen to see Javan Banded Pitta , and of course the endemic Bali Starling .  It was not long before Made pointed out two of the starlings, perched in the open in good light. As he did throughout the day, Made showed his sharp eyes and experience in picking out these birds, and was amazingly quick at setting up his

Birding in Bali with Made Surya

Birding Tours in Bali! Looking for birding guide in Bali? Bali bird guide! Birdwatching in Bali! Fun birding guide in Bali! Happy birding in Bali! Birding West Bali National Park! Information of birding site in Bali! Bali birds! Birding in Bali and Java! Birds of Bali! Bali birds! Birding in Bali Barat National Park! Hi birders, Warm greeting from Bali! I'm Made Surya, professional  bird guide in Bali and Eastern Java. I was born in Bali Barat where the National Park existed. Study Economic science as the accountant on Undiknas University of Denpasar until 1998. I was an accountant and hotel supplier ( for kitchen and laundry equipment ). In 2005 back to West Bali and have a chance to be trained by Bali Barat National Park as a professional birdwatching guide. Birdwatching, birding photography and wildlife is my passion. Is proud to offer the opportunity to explore the endemic birds of Bali and Java by establishing a birding tour since 2012 under the name Bir