Sulawesi/Halmahera 25th September - 13th October 2021!!!

Red-knobbed Hornbill

Green-backed Kingfisher

Chattering Lory

I am arranging another tour to this wonderful part of Indonesia.

Sulawesi and Halmahera a fantastic array of stunning birds and most of them are endemic to the area.

It is an area where the independent birder struggle to get around. The best is to join a small group led by experienced guides and tour leader.

I have led tours to Sulawesi/Halmahera 6 times and hope to do so again in 2020.

I will co lead the trip with my good friend Theo Henoch who also is the choice of other large birdtour companies.

The tour will include the same sites as in this one from 2014 but not in the same order and some of the lodging will be different.

https://pbase.com/peterericsson/sulawesihalmahera_2014

The price will be a little over 4000US$ depending on how many participants.
At the time of writing there are 3 spots taken and open to 3 more!

Write me at peter.ericsson@gmail.com for more info.

Grosbeak Starling

Ochre-bellied Boobook

Red-bellied Pitta

Red-backed Thrush

Satanic Nightjar

Sulawesi Hawk Eagle

Ashy Woodpecker

Yellow-billed Malkoha

Lilac Kingfisher

Purple-bearded Bee-eater

Blue-breasted Quail

Maleo

Wallace's Standardwing

Common Paradise Kingfisher

Halmahera Flowerpecker

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