2 October 2026

Sulawesi and the Molucca Islands

In July 2026 my fiancé and I spent 3 weeks in Sulawesi and the Molucca Islands. This trip was primarily a mammal photography trip, with herping and a smidge of bird watching in between.

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Sulawesi and the Molucca Islands

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Jannicokelk

As a wildlife photographer, videographer, and ecologist, I seek to inspire a deeper understanding of, and wonder for, the natural world. I aim to amplify the efforts of conservation organisations, First Nation people, and the scientists working to protect our planet. My professional life as an ecologist has taken me across Australia and around the globe in search of wildlife, allowing me to document the fragile beauty of nature in a way that raises awareness for its preservation.

I hold a degree in Ecology and Environmental Science, and I work primarily as an ecologist, dedicating much of my time to the protection of Australia’s most threatened species. In addition, I serve as the Media Officer and Ecologist for the South Endeavour Trust, an organisation that manages over twenty conservation reserves across the country.

Freelancing across a range of media projects, I collaborate with production companies, volunteer groups, and NGOs. My work has appeared in numerous prominent outlets, including National Geographic, Netflix, Love Nature – Blue Ant Media, Australian Geographic, ABC, and Australian Photography Magazine.

   
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9 Comments

  • 2 October 2026
    Antoine Rabussier

    Stunning pictures! Make me want to come back to Indonesia and almost converted.me to bat photography!

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  • 2 October 2026
    Eduardo Ruiz

    Amazing report! Glad to see you got to see the togian babirusa, a few tarsiers species, blue eyed cuscus, etc… organizing it yourself and with great success. The pictures are stunning and it looks like you form a fun cooperative team with your partner for these trips! Well done and looking forward to more of your reports!

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    • 7 October 2026
      Jannicokelk

      Thank you! The mammal watching forum and community have been intrumental to quite a few of my trips!

      And yes! My fiance is just as obsessed with wildlife photography as I am. Our next big trip will likely be West Papua and or Costa Rice for the international bat conference 😀

  • 3 October 2026
    Tina Greenawalt

    Really awesome bat photos!

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  • 4 October 2026
    Jon Hall

    Fabulous photos and lots of great info. Thanks for doing such a through report.

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  • 6 October 2026
    Craig Smith

    Yes, I agree, excellent and detailed trip report. Many thanks.
    Craig S (Melbourne).

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  • 6 October 2026
    Craig Smith

    PS. What camera, lens and general settings are you using?

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    • 7 October 2026
      Jannicokelk

      Hey Craig, thanks for the kind words! I use a Canon R6. The lens’ I use include the 200-800mm RF, Canon 100mm macro, and Tamron 24-70mm. These are call combined with an off camera flash with a diffuser. Settings are quite variable pending the environment and look I’m after. The bat in flight shots are bit complex, but I pair my camera with a high speed motion sensor and five flashes.

      If you’re interested in more, my friend and I run workshops in Borneo, Sri-lanka and Nepal.
      https://lerakophototours.com/

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