Endemic to Halmahera, missed on my visit in 1997 and the main reason for my return visit.

Mark Sutton Amateur photographer		© Mark Sutton

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A Halmahera endemic - seen well on the most recent Birdquest to the island see tour report here

Dave Farrow Amateur photographer		© Dave Farrow

A tricky bird to spot as it seems to spend the day perched quietly in the forest

Jon Hornbuckle Amateur photographer		© Jon Hornbuckle

All set for a sunday afternoon of surfbirds 'ping-pong'? This was taken on the most recent Birdquest tour to Sulawesi and Halmahera. Birdquest

Dave Farrow Amateur photographer		© Dave Farrow

Thanks to 'iron-man' Juhasz Tibor for finding this tame bird and then letting me use his big gun to take this photo!

Mike Watson/Wild Images Professional photographer http://www.mikewatsonsdiary.blogspot.co.uk I am lucky that my work for Birdquest and Wild Images takes me to some amazing places.		© Mike Watson/Wild Images