Our adventure in Sulawesi is off to an amazing start! We’ve been exploring Tangkoko Forest after enjoying a delightful morning of birdwatching around our cozy homestay and a tasty breakfast.
Just as we were about to step into the forest, a tiny, vibrant bird landed right in front of us. To our surprise, it turned out to be the elusive Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher! What a fantastic way to kick off the day.
Exploring the forest by day has given us a whole new perspective on Tangkoko. We’re surrounded by towering trees, some with trunks that are over 2.5 meters wide!
Since it's still the monsoon season here, we’re seeing mushrooms blooming in various spots throughout the forest.
A large part of Tangkoko is made up of primary forest, and as we venture deeper, we encounter even more gigantic trees.
We also spotted many durian-like fruits hanging from the vine-like trunks of the liana plants.
As the rain started pouring down, we found refuge under the broad leaves of a fan fern.
Once the rain eased up, we spotted another target for the day: the endemic Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher.
Not too far from the Lilac Kingfisher, we also saw the impressive Green-backed Kingfisher.
Following a distinctive call, we were thrilled to see a flock of endemic Ashy Woodpeckers.
Just before wrapping up our morning in Tangkoko Forest, we caught a glimpse of the Knobbed Hornbill, also known as the Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill.
We’re so excited to see what other wonders await us for the rest of our trip!
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