BIRDS
The area southeast of Labuan Bajo is dense forest with Mount Mbeliling as the highest peak. This area is also known for its native bird species. However, there are many other places for birdspotting on Flores.
Check out this site about birdwatching on Flores
http://www.floresbirdwatching.com/
The one below is a website for birdwatching allover Indonesia including Flores.
http://burung-nusantara.org/birding-sites/lesser-sundas/flores/
And another one specific for Flores.
https://birdwatching.asia/birdwatching-locations-in-flores/
If you are looking for
a specialist for birdwatching on Flores please get in touch with 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. To be honest, I don't have a clue about birds, but Mr. Max has.
Below his website where you also can book or contact him.
https://floreskomodobirdwatching.com/
In 2024 I had the chance to to accompany one of my guests on his birdwatching trip which was a bit of a challenge. Also travelers who want to go for birdspotting without a guide still have a chance to find some species.
Flores Flowerpecker
Photo and source: https://ebird.org/species/blbflo1/ID
The map above I made myself after a little bit of experience with the places.