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Birding at pulau Serangan Bali
Birding West Bali National Park and anywhere in Bali and Eastern Java

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 Birding Tours in Bali.

Birding Tours in Bali offering custom, private guided birdwatching, tailor-made travel and birding photography trip to anywhere in Bali  (West Bali NP, Denpasar arround, Bedugul, Pulau Serangan, Ubud, etc) and Eastern Java (Baluran National Park, Ijen plateau).

We can help you to designing a package that suites you best and happy birding. We believe it is important to give a personal touch to your trip and that goes way beyond just making your reservation. Our purpose is to make all your trip arrangement uncomplicated.

Do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

E-mail : birdingtoursinbali@gmail.com
WhatsApp +6281338274579

I will be happy to guide you!


Please find more about us to the link bellow :

Reviews on Google : Birding Tours in Bali
Facebook Page : Birding Tours in Bali
YouTube channel : Birds of Bali - Amazing Bali Nature


Warm regards,
Made Surya


Birding at Ijen (east Java), guided by Made Surya. Http://birdingbali.blogspot.com
Java Trip (Ijen)
Birding at Baluran NP (East Java) guided by Made Surya. Http://birdingbali.blogspot.com 
Java Trip (Baluran)
Organized by Birding Tour in Bali
West Bali National Park

Birding at Bedugul Bali organized by Birding Tour in Bali
Bali Trip at Botanical Garden Bali
The target was Javan and Blue-eared Kingfisher at buffering zone of West Bali National Park
Buffering Zone TNBB

Birding in Bali info please contact us here http://birdinginbali.blogspot.com
Bali Myna / Bali Starling

Bird photography for Collared Scops Owl, pls contact madesuryawestbali@gmail.com
Sunda Scops Owl
Birding West Bali National Park guided by Made Surya, Javan-banded Pitta photography and video. Info : madesuryawestbali@gmail.com

Javan-banded Pitta (Pitta Guajana)




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Unknown said…
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Arya gita said…
bali memang menyimpan banyak cerita dan kisah, tidak kalah dengan daya tarik wisatanya. untuk fauna dan flora pun bali memiliki sejuta kisah seperti di desa trunyan dengan pohon yang mampu menyerap bau dan memproduksi harum menyan, dan burung jalak yang mendunia di bali barat. dan sebenarnya bali yang mesti bisa di explore dari bali. menambahk informasi sebagai sarana mobilitas selama di bali, saya menawarkan diri untuk membantu kususnya untuk transportasi roda dua sewa motor di bali
Lewis Edwards said…
Bali one of the best natural places in the world, I can’t explain Bali in a word. It is such a great place to visit and a must place to visit before die; you will see the real nature here. I had a great time with my crazy friends in Bali, making the most of my trip there and having fun like never before. Thank you Bali Good Day Tour for this great experience.
Anonymous said…
Made Surya may be not the cheapest Bird guide but he is simply the best!
We booked him now for the 2nd time after a first fantastic birding day in 2020 (before Covid)
Made knows everything about Bali‘s birds and where to find the best spots to look for them.
Made is well organized and well equipped with telescope, tripod, and has all the birds’ voices on his phone to eventually call them.
Although he was well booked he could offer us a tailored trip within only 2 days notice including picking us up from our hotel.
He drove us by car to different spots , sometimes even watching out of the car. This is less strenuous and much more efficient. We saw within 3 hours a large variery of birds. Full recommendation! P+ J from Germany
Matilde said…
Amazing birdwatching tour! Made took us in different habitats to see many different birds. He is knowledgeable and helpful, he explained us about the birds we saw, made sure we could see them well and asked us if we had questions or specific wishes. The tour was comfortable since he took us around with the car and when observing the birds or walking in nature he looked for shadow. He also asked us if we preferred to use more the car or walk more. Lunch too was delicious. We learned a lot about Bali’s birds and had a very enjoyable day!
Anonymous said…
Had a great couple of days birding with Made around Bali Barat seeing most of our targets and having an enjoyable time, lots of highlights but the Bali Myna and Pitta show were particular highlights, cheers Made.
Andy, UK
Anonymous said…
2 days birding on Bali with Made, what a really great time. We visited a range of different habitats, seeing around 90 different species, with most targets achieved. Very professional, well organised and knowledgeable. Great start to my month long tour - Cheers Made.

Col, UK
Kevin Allen said…
Made Surya guided me for 4 days when I was in Bali in May 2024. We had an amazing time together- Made found all the Bali specials in each area we visited. He also made sure I had excellent views and great photo opportunities of my particular “target” birds. More important than my bird list though was his delightful company and good humour.
Made is both a superb professional bird guide and a great ambassador for this beautiful island.
Kevin Allen
Anonymous said…
My family spent eight days at Made Surya’s family homestay. It became our home away from home. His family took us in, made delicious meals with noodles, rice, vegetables and a variety of other dishes we could sample. His mom became a surrogate grandma to our teenage daughters. We ate heartily, laughing together as our family shared our meals, listening to the songs of the West Bali National Park jungle birds calling to us.

Everyday, Made planned a new adventure for our family. He guided us through his own backyard, exploring the jungles of the West Bali National Park. He guided us to the places he explored since his own childhood. His enthusiasm and joy were contagious. He magically revealed to us the bright flashing purple and blue feathers of the Javan Kingfisher, the sparkling blue feathers of the Cerrulean Kingfisher, and many more endemic species. He trekked along with his high powered scope so we could see these beautiful birds as though they were inches away. He has spent years listening to their calls, tracking their favorite hangouts at different parts of the year, so he holds the keys to open the door to these rare bird sightings.

How could our adventure get better than that? It did. Every day Made showed us new wonderful places. He took us to the island of Java. We explored Baluran National Park. We trekked through the mangrove jungles, surprised as a herd of wild boar suddenly raced by in front of us. The baby boars stuck close to their mommas but the large male boars briefly stopped to eye us with curiosity. We saw water buffaloes relaxing in their watering holes in Java’s savannah, as they mingled with herds of Menjangan deer and families of monkeys seeking refuge by the cool water. Our daughters swung on the rope swing on the white sand Javan beach.

Everyday of our stay revealed a new adventure, and more to learn about the delightful Balinese people and creatures. Made took us to a turtle conservatory to learn about local conservation efforts. With the turtle conservatory guide and Made, our family had a chance to help release baby turtles back to the sea.

Made taught us to never stop listening. Look up. The true beauty of the Indonesian islands is up in the trees. It is the birds. With his scope and high powered binoculars, Made unvealed these hidden gems of the islands for our family.

As a mom, I was worried about dangers trekking through these wild jungles. Made looked out for us every step of the way. He took us under his wing. Our family could not have done this trip on our own. Made knows the land. He knows the variety of cultures. He knows the languages. He knows the people. He knows the creatures. He grew up exploring these lands, he helped us mitigate risk, exercise appropriate caution, but also see the beauty of the true Bali. He taught us that the Balinese have a history of resilience, overcoming differences, and working together with many different people to unite and thrive together. These are lessons we hope to remember forever.

It was a trip of a lifetime. Thanks to Made, his lovely parents, and the entire village of Blimbingsari who welcomed us with warmth and friendship.

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