Flores, Birds chirping Unattended Souls

Lake Flores in the morning,

Nearly a century ago, exactly 95 years ago, researchers from the Netherlands named BCChMM van Suchtelen was very amazed by the phenomenon of water color changes in the three craters Flores in Ende, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, that.
Ata Polo Tiwu craters often show red color of blood, Crater Nua Muri Koo Fai Tiwu emerald green, and Crater Tiwu Mbupu white Ata. Because of that, Flores is also often called Lake tricolor. However, occasionally three colors can also be uniform.
While visiting in mid-July 2010, Nua Muri Koo Fai Tiwu light green blue, green Polo Tiwu Ata, Ata and Tiwu Mbupu blackish green moss.
Among scientists and researchers to provide information, the chemical form of salt, iron, sulfate, other minerals, as well as the gas pressure of volcanic activity, and sunlight into the factors causing discoloration of the lake on Mount Flores (1690 meters) away.
"Seismic activity can also change the color of the crater lake. This geological phenomenon is quite unique and the only place in Lake Flores in Indonesia. In other countries, including Italy and New Zealand, if any, change in color of the water is not significant and colorful, "said researcher Research Center for Geotechnology Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta, Eko Soebowo, Wednesday (08/18/2010) .
Flores is not the only charm. In an area of ​​5356.5 hectares was also easy to find various types of rare flora and wildlife. Bird garugiwa (Pachycephala nudigula) is one of them. Black-headed birds, while the body, wings, tail yellowish green until it is there are endemic species found nowhere else.
When the summit crater of Lake Flores, at around 8:00 pm, there was a variety of unique sounds garugiwa male bird. Lively and loud bird chirping loudly, shouted, decorate morning at Lake Flores, like a friendly welcome, and even helped to warm the atmosphere.
Garugiwa common birds chirping from 06.00 to 10.00 only. This bird varies according to altitude. In the area of ​​1,400 meters above sea level, there are about 12 chirp. According to locals, at an altitude over 1,400 meters above sea level, there are birds which have about 17 chirp.
"Therefore, there are people here who call this ghost bird. In addition to hard to catch, birds were also only appears when certain, "said Muhammad joints, coffee traders around the monument monitoring of Lake Flores.
Radar natural
For local communities, water discoloration crater Lake Flores also described as a radar, the first sign of impending events of this country. They believe, an earthquake that occurred in Tasikmalaya, West Java and West Sumatra, and even the outbreak of any Century Bank scandal, preceded by a color change of crater water.
Lio ethnic communities in the region believe that Flores is a very sacred place, the village spirits of their ancestors. This corresponds to the name of Flores which consists of the word "keli" which means "mountain" and the word "quality" which means "gathering". That is why they are visiting the area would not dare to talk carelessly or arrogant.
At the gate (Konde Pere) in writing, the lake is maintained Konde Ratu, the ruler. Ata Polo Tiwu lake is "headquarters" spirits of evil, Lake Nua Muri Koo Fai Tiwu a "palace" spirit of youth, while Lake Tiwu Mbupu Ata is the "throne" spirit of a wise elder.
Singers and musicians Ende, Eman Bata Dede, a resident of Village Onekore, Middle District of Ende, was strongly convinced that trust.
Natural wonders of Lake Flores, as well as a real myth embodied by various magical rituals, providing exceptional charm. Not to mention in there too Flores arboretum, mini forest area of ​​4.5 hectares, where the growth of various types of trees that represent the potential biodiversity of the Park Flores. There are a variety of flora that numbers 78 species, grouped in 36 tribes.
Among the endemic flora exist Flores, the Onga uta (Begonia kelimutuensis) and turuwara (Rhododendron renschianum), in addition to arngoni plants (Vaccinium varingiaefolium) a small white flowers and black fruit when ripe, the local people called food the gods. Also herd of long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) who need help the handler to see it.
No less interesting, impassable terrain along the road from the town of Ende to Lake Flores: winding, up and down the high hill, with only a 4 meter wide road. On the right side of the road is a cliff. Anyone who visits Lake Flores will get a separate sensation.
Unfortunately, Lake Flores has not promoted optimally. In fact, many people want to enjoy the natural charm of Indonesia which is phenomenal.