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4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Birding at Tabin Wildlife Reserve

This birding program focuses on the lowland dipterocarp forests of Tabin.
The forest of Tabin houses an amazingly rich diversity of birds,
including rare and endemic species, due to the abundance of
food plants here. The relatively open canopy with sufficient natural
lights makes birding and photography a delightful experience

Day 1
9:00 am Transfer from Lahad Datu to Tabin Wildlife Reserve on gravel road for about one hour. Explore the vicinity of the resort and you will be pleasantly surprised by the abundance of bird life found here. The Sunbird Café is wonderfully surrounded
by greenery and flowering plants that attracts a number of brightly coloured birds. Sipping your coffee, your
eyes will be kept busy following active species such as the Blue-banded Kingfisher, Crimson-breasted
Flowerpecker, Red-throated Sunbird and the Black and Yellow Broadbills. Be entertained by the melodious
calls of Black Magpie in the nearby ground. The Malaysian Blue Flycatcher and Rufous-tailed Tailorbird make
frequent visits here. A bird hide built facing the flowing Lipad river provides a wonderful site for the viewing of
birds. Huge boulder in the river are favourite place for Oriental Darter and Crested Serpent Eagle to perch
especially after the rain.
  A happy family of Otters have been seen up and down this part of the river and delights guests. Take a stroll along the road nearby the resort. White-bellied Munia can be commonly foundvin the bushes. A family of Lesser Coucal sometimes make their appearances here. The rare Storm’s Storks
have made Tabin their home and can sometimes be seen. You will most likely be able to see one or more of the eight species of hornbills in Borneo either flying in groups across the sky, or in pairs perching on bare branches. Let the guide share with you the tales and origins of the Helmeted Hornbill’s calls. After dinner, enjoy a slide presentation on Tabin’s uniqueness, followed by a trip to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds. Brown Wood-owl and Savanna Nightjar are some of the species that you may sight along
the reserve road. On a good night, Clouded Leopard, Civet cats, the nomadic Bearded Pig, the Red Giant Flying Squirrel as well as the Slow Lorries may be sighted
  Overnight Tabin Wildlife Reserve- Includes: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2
8:00 am Depart for Lipad mud volcano with packed lunch. The soccer field-size Lipad mud volcano is active and serves as a mineral salt lick for wildlife and birds. The endemic Black and Crimson Pitta has been sighted along the trail leading to the mud volcano. After jungle- trekked for twenty minutes, arrive at the elevated bare area of the mud volcano. Try to identify the multitude of animal footprints here. Those adventurous can experiment the effect of the volcanic mud said to be responsible for fine complexion. Walk up the observation tower and admire the contrasting landscape of the bare area and its surrounding thick forest. Finsch's Bulbul, endemic Bornean and Black-throated Wren-babblers, white-crowned Forktail, Dark-throated Oriole, Malaysian Blue Fly-catcher are some species that can be seen around the area. A nearby fig-tree is a busy feasting place for hornbills and other birds and primates during the fruiting season. Across the observation tower, bare branches of towering trees are favourite perching place for Green Imperial Pigeons and Jambu Fruit Dove with its wonderful coloured chest. If time permits you may trek along the Tomanggong Road to add a few more species to your list. The Giant Pitta has been sighted along this road. The White-fronted Falconet, Long-tailed Parakeet and Orange-backed Woodpecker as well as other good birds, the Little Spiderhunters, Yellow-rumped Flowerpeckers may be sighted. After dinner, go for a night walk to discover more nocturnal bird species.
 Overnight Tabin Wildlife Reserve - Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3
7:00 am Breakfast
  Depart for birding along the road leading to the Core Area of Tabin Wildlife Reserve. The fully re-generated secondary forest with their relatively lower canopy and good natural light
provides an excellent birding experience. You will be entertained by wild bird songs and the calls of Borneon
Gibbons. On some bare tree trunks, busy Dollar birds can be found along with Rufous Woodpecker. Bronzed Drongo, Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot, Speckled Piculet, Chestnut-capped Thrush and are some of the species that can be seen . The abundance of wild ginger plant attracts a colourful varieties of birds, including the Thick Bellied Flower pecker. Picnic lunch will be set up overlooking the river or the valley, a
truly enjoyable experience. 
  Overnight Tabin Wildlife Reserve- Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4
7:00am Breakfast
  Relax in Sunbird Café to enjoy more birds in its garden, or venture to the riverside bird hide to discover further species. Early lunch and then depart Tabin.
  Check-out. Depart for return journey to Lahad Datu.