The forest, agricultural land and paddy fields of Subdistrict Sonder in Minahasa regency is the habitat of various species of birds. They are beautiful subjects for visitors who like photography.
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| Turquoise Flycatcher in Sonder of Minahasa Highland |
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| Bird Photography Trip in Sonder of Minahasa Highland |
In higher elevation forest of Sonder, photographers can take pictures of such birds as Warbling White-eye, Sulawesi Myzomela, Crimson Sunbird, Black-faced Munia, Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher, Crimson-crowned Flowerpecker, White-faced Cuckoo Dove, Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker, Sulawesi Drongo and etc.
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| Crimson Sunbird |
Inside the Sonder town, there is a small forest. It is located at Tounelet slope behind Siloam Hospital. Birds are active in this forest especially in the mornings and in the afternoons. Some of them are Sooty-headed Bulbul, Sahul Sunbird, Chestnut Munia, Scaly-breasted Munia, Black-naped Oriole, Brown-throated Sunbird, Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon, Slender-billed Crow, Cattle Egret, Little Egret, Sulawesi Hanging Parrot, Sulawesi Cuckoo-dove, Brush Cuckoo, Gray-sided Flowerpecker, White-rumped Triller, Yellow-sided Flowerpecker, and Black-crowned White-eye.
If we explore further to the outskirts of Sonder town and its agricultural land and paddy fields, we will be able to see more birds such as Zebra Dove, Finch-billed Myna, White-eyed Drongo, Collared Kingfisher, Cinnamon Bittern, White-browed Crake, Cattle Egret, Little Egret, White-breasted Woodswallow, Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Barred Rail and etc.
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| Birds in the farmland of Sonder: Purple Heron, Collared Kingfisher, Brown-throated Sunbird, Zebra Dove, White-eye Drongo, Sooty-headed Bulbul, Finch-billed Myna |
Taking pictures in the farmland is easy because photographers can put their cameras on tripods and stand on the roadside.
There are also Barn Swallow, White-nest Swiftlet, Purple Needletail, Gray-rumped Treeswift, Sunda Teal, Purple Heron, Sulawesi Swiftlet, can be seen in open area such as in paddy fields of Tincep village, and Lake Linow.
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| Subdistrict town of Sonder in Minahasa highland |
The entry point for visitors to Minahasa regency is Manado city. It is the capital of North Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. So, visitors need to fly from their country to this city and then continue their trip by car to Tomohon town or Subdistrict town of Sonder.
Every day, there are flights between Manado city and some major cities in Indonesia such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar, and Sorong. They are served by Garuda, Citilink, Lion Air, Batik Air and TransNusa.
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| Flight from major cites in Indonesia to Manado city |
Accommodation
There are homestays in Sonder and hotels in Tomohon town which visitors can choose to stay while birding in Sonder.
If you are interested in spending your holiday time in Minahasa highland and want me to organize your trip, please, contact me by whatsapp to: +6281332245180 or by email to: peace4wp@gmail.com.
Also read:
- Hiking Tour and Birdwatching in Minahasa
- Butterflywatching in Subdistrict Sonder of Minahasa
- Birding and Butterflywatching in Sonder of Minahasa
- Birding and Photography Tour in North Sulawesi
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