Sabah, the Malaysian state that occupies the northern part of Borneo island, harbors large tracts of lowland and montane rainforest and is home to vast array of stunning birds including more than 40 endemics. With the country's highest peak, Mount Kinabalu, lush tropical forests and wildlife filled riverine habitats, Sabah is a a must visit destination for birders and wildlife enthusiasts. Brightly colored Pittas and Broadbills, the extraordinary Great Argus, Bornean Bristlehead, Whitehead’s Trogon, Whitehead's Broadbill, Storm’s Stork, all add to the exotic allure of Sabah, as does the chance to see a variety of primates including Proboscis Monkeys and Orangutans. In this presentation Gina Nichol will describe the unique wildlife of Sabah with vivid photographs and anecdotes and chronicles what it is like to experience Borneo's wildlife paradise.
A naturalist and birder for more than thirty years, Gina first became fascinated with the natural world in rural upstate New York where she spent most of her childhood out of doors. In 2005, Gina founded Sunrise Birding, LLC to offer personalized, authentic, affordable private and small group bird watching and wildlife tours around the world.