Yukon Mike
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Well, we went on that river trip to look for critters, saw a few. Went to Sepilok to the orangutan rehab, saw a few. And discovered jumping leeches in the bush. Fed a few. I hate leeches, especially ones that can jump on your head from above.
Here's a few pictures to start with.
We spent three nights at a camp on the Kinnabatangan River, and twice a day they take you out to patrol the river looking for stuff. It was a lot like moose hunting except it was nice and warm, even when it rained. And holy cow can it rain here. Like movie rain. The guides were great and very knowledgable.
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Saw several hornbills, including the Rhinocerous Hornbill which is really a splendid looking bird. This one is the more common Oriental I think. I whics I had a better camera as I didn't get many really good pictures on the river.
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Proboscus monkeys were a common sight. They are such a weird looking critter with the big noses, and they smell quite strongly.
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A monitor lizard doing his thing.
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Our camp was quite small, with only a couple of tourist boats and two for going to town.
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Here's a few pictures to start with.
We spent three nights at a camp on the Kinnabatangan River, and twice a day they take you out to patrol the river looking for stuff. It was a lot like moose hunting except it was nice and warm, even when it rained. And holy cow can it rain here. Like movie rain. The guides were great and very knowledgable.
View attachment DSCF4270.jpg
Saw several hornbills, including the Rhinocerous Hornbill which is really a splendid looking bird. This one is the more common Oriental I think. I whics I had a better camera as I didn't get many really good pictures on the river.
View attachment DSCF4224.jpg
Proboscus monkeys were a common sight. They are such a weird looking critter with the big noses, and they smell quite strongly.
View attachment DSCF4276.jpg
A monitor lizard doing his thing.
View attachment DSCF4309.jpg
Our camp was quite small, with only a couple of tourist boats and two for going to town.
View attachment DSCF4444.jpg