Mataram, June 22 -- The tropical West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province, with two large islands, Lombok and Sumbawa, and 401 small islands, is a stopover for many migratory birds when the northern and southern hemispheres experience winter.

Saleh Amin, scientific advisor for the Indonesian bird enthusiasts community Paruh Bengkok Indonesia, stated that West Nusa Tenggara possesses substantial potential as an ecotourism destination for specialized birdwatching activities.

"Once a year, we can encounter the brown storm petrel. This bird originates from southern coastal regions, such as Australia," he explained during the Lombok Bird Walk activity at Ampenan beach, Mataram city, West Nusa Tenggara, on Sunday.

The brown storm petrel (Oceanites ...