Opportunities for Birding while at Farakunku Lodges

In response to some very constructive advice from guests, we would like to stress how ideal Farakunku Lodges can be as a base for birders. We have the coastal birds nearby as well as garden birds and bush species, all of which explains the growing number of identified species all seen in the grounds or within walking distance of the Lodges.

The list stands at over 170 and is regularly updated on our website.

Weaver on water bowl

Little Bea Eater in Laburnum beside the pool

Here in the grounds and at different times of day you will see several varieties of Sunbirds, Fire Finches, Red cheeked-Cordon Bleus, Weavers, Waxbills, Gonolek, Mannikins, Babblers, African Thrush, Starling, Woodpecker, Warblers and many others coming to drink from the bird bowls scattered in the gardens.   

We have regular visits from a flock of Little Bee Eaters each afternoon …they come down to drink from our plunge pool, as does a single Egret, who waits on our solar panels before a drink, as regular as clockwork, at 4.30pm!  

We have an excellent Bird Guide who works exclusively for us now and takes guests to all of the good birding areas: Tanji Bird Reserve, Brufut Woods, Pirang, Abuko Nature Reserve, Lamin Creek, Tujereng Woods, all of which are just a short drive away and can be done as half day trips or by combining 2 destinations for a full day…at very competitive prices and with Moses acting as driver in our comfortable 7-seater 4WD. Marakissa and the bush track at Faraba Banta, are both longer trips but very good for birding…allow a day for each of these.

Please see our separate site page of suggested half day and full day Birding itineraries.

Colin Cross, a resident Bird Ringer based in Kartong has regularly given our guests a great morning of bird ringing and guided walks this season at his developing Bird Observation centre and he has a wealth of information to share with you. Colin will take you on a guided walk around the flooded Kartong sand mines and later escort you on a boat trip along the River Allehein to view birds from a boat with sun canopy and seating.

Further details are on our Bird Watchers’ Special page.

Egret waits to drink at Farakunku Lodges

Farakunku Lodges features in this book and DVD available from the easybirder.co.uk website