White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)
A white-breasted waterhen stepping through the grass In Lombok, a white-breasted waterhen stepped out of the grass onto a patch of green, picking its way …
Lombok
After attending a conference in Bali in August 2025, I came to Lombok for the Mount Rinjani trek.
Lombok is an island in Indonesia, located east of Bali. Known for its rich biodiversity and well-preserved, pristine ecosystems, it is a must-visit destination. Its most famous attraction is the revered trekking destination, Mount Rinjani.
Tropical House Cricket (Gryllodes sigillatus)
A house cricket on a rough concrete floor On a rough concrete surface against a dark wall in Lombok, a small cricket sat motionless, its …
Tropical House Cricket (Gryllodes sigillatus)
A tropical house cricket on grey ground On grey ground against a rough cement wall in Lombok, a cricket sat with its long antennae held …
Gray Wall Jumping Spider (Menemerus bivittatus)
A grey wall jumper on a white pipe On a white pipe streaked with green moss in Lombok, a small grey spider sat with its …
Asian Weaver Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina)
Weaver ants on the march up a tree trunk In Lombok, a column of ants was moving up a tree trunk, threading between patches of …