Birding Walk in Waigeo Island of Raja Ampat

There is a good place in Raja Ampat that is suitable for birdwatchers. Its name is Waigeo island.

Eclectus Parrot

This afternoon I did some birding walk along the beach and parking area of the resort that was being constructed. I saw some interesting birds such as Pinon Imperial Pigeon, Palm Cockatoo, Eclectus Parrot, and Puff-backed Honeyeater, White-breasted Wood Swallow, Spangled Drongo, Brahminy Kite and etc.

Palm Cockatoo

I used my camera Canon 200D and telephoto lens 150--600 mm to take pictures of them. These tropical birds were beautiful.
Besides birdwatching, the coral reef along the coastal area of Waigeo is the natural habitat of a lot of species of fish including stonefish, wobbegong, butterflyfish, parrotfish, wrasse, catfish, clownfish and moorish idol.

Willie Wagtail

If you are interested in birdwatching, snorkeling and scuba diving in Raja Ampat islands, I highly recommend that you stay in Waigeo. The island is suitable for birdwatchers, snorkelers, scuba divers, and beach lovers.
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