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Birdwatching in Thailand
There are many birds and animals from several zoogeographic zones residing together in Thailand. Comparing to our neighborhood countries, Thailand has a unique outstanding zoogeography. As Thailand located above the equator zone, it is one of those countries in the world, which contains good condition for Tropical Rain Forests.
"Kaeng Krachan National Park."
There are many birds and animals from several zoogeographic zones residing together in Thailand. Comparing to our neighborhood countries, Thailand has a unique outstanding zoogeography. "Trip map"
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"Long-tailed Broadbill."
DAY 3 Khao Yai. "Wreathed Hornbill."
DAY 5 Doi Inthanon. "Spoonbill Sandpiper."
DAY 8 Chiang Mai. Need more information please email us.
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Thailand as situated in the middle of the Oriental Region, which is geographically called Indo-Chinese Sub-Region, a zone that
supports various kinds of bird species. Thailand support 986 specie bird or 10% from total specie bird in the world.
The best season for birding is winter. October to February, is the most suitable time for birdwatching in Thailand, because
many of those, which have their origins in Pale-arctic Region in Northern Asia, usually migrates to reside and retreat in Thailand.
The winter-retreated birds are normally called Non-breeding Visitors. In this season, both Thai and foreign birdwatchers are quite excited because the numbers of bird species found in Thailand, will be double! In rainy or dry season, many kinds of the migrants come to build their nest and laid there eggs. They are called "Breeding Visitor".
Tour I
8 day birdwatching tour in Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai and Doi Inthanon.
Itinerary
Expect 200+ species of birds
DAY 1 Kaeng Krachan.
Pick you up at the Suvanabhumi new airport and then drive to Kaeng Krachan about 3 hours. Arriving at the resort we will check-in
and go birdwatching in park for the afternoon.
We will see more than 20 species incl. Red-wattled Lapwing, Red Junglefowl, Orange-breasted Trogon, Bule-breasted Bee-eater, Great Hornbill.
Twilight time birding along the track in the forest to see Large-tailed Nightjar, Indian Nightjar, Brown Hawk-Owl, Collared Scops-Owl, Asian Barred Owlet. If we are lucky there is a good change to see Leopard, Civet and Elephants are present on the trail side.
Arrive back to resort around 20:30 pm. for dinner.
Meals incl: D
Overnight: A & B Resort www.aandbresort.com
DAY 2 Kaeng Krachan.
Wake up in early morning and then direct to in side park birding all day. Morning birding in the ever green forest at the Pha Neon Thug Hill (1,200 m. above sea level).
After noon we go back to the foothill for more birds in the evergreen forest.
We will see birds such as Mountain Hawk Eagle, Pin-tailed Parrotfinch, Great Hornbill, Flavescent Bulbul, Black-crested Bulbul, Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Great Barbet, Red-breasted Bee-eater, Streaked Spiderhunter and mammals such as White-handed Gibbon and
Dusky Leaf Languor.
We will be walking the forest trails all day.
Meals: B box/L box/D
Overnight: A & B Resort
Today we have breakfast on the way to Khao Yai a 3-4 hour drive and we will bird on the way through Nakornayok province. Here you
can see paddy field birds such as Long-tailed Shrike, Black-shoulder Kite, Pied Starling, Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Green Bee-eater, Scaly-breasted Munia, White-throated Kingfisher, Bulbul and more.
When we reach the park, the first place we will be birdwatching is the viewpoint Khao Khieo “Pha Diew Dai” habitat which is evergreen hill forest.
We will find more than 20 species of birds suchas Red-wattled Lapwing, Red Junglefowl, Red-headed Trogon, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Great Hornbill.
We birding untill twilight time and expect to see Large-tailed Nightjar, Indian Nightjar, Brown Hawk- Owl, Asian Barred Owlet and a good change for wild Elephants on the road side.
Around 19:30 pm. we will arrive at hotel for check-in and have a diner.
Meals: B/L/D
Overnight: Juldis Khao Yai Hotel www.khaoyai.com
Meals: B,L,D
DAY 4 Khao Yai.
After breakfast at the hotel, we bird the paddy fields, jungle trails and road sides on the mountain all day.
In morning you can see White-headed Gibbon and Pig-tailed Monkey which you can only find in South-East Asia, and easily seen and heard early morning with their greeting voices. I bring you to the first Nong Pha Chi Wild Life 2 km. trail where you have a high chance to see a huge group of Great Hornbills and other kind of wild life such as Asian Small Mangoes, Black-giant Squirrel and Sambar Deer.
Continuing birdwatching all day to other place, we expect to see Slaty-backed Forktail, Indian Roller, Brown Shrike, Grey-breasted Prinia, Wreathed Hornbill, Heart-spotted Woodpecker, Greater Frameback and many more.
Late afternoon park guide take us to a Bat cave outside national park to watch thousand bats fly out from the cave, and I expect to see bird of pray such as Mountain Hawk-eagle, Sparrow Hawk catch bats in the air. Also we will see Great Hornbill present at the entrance to the bat cave and other birds such as Coppersmith Barbet and Plain Prinia.
Dinner Thai style food at the restaurant Krua Ya Ka near bat cave.
Meals: B/L/D
Overnight: Juldis Khao Yai Hotel
Today we drive to Suvarnabhumi airport to catch the Flight to Chiang Mai, arriving around 14:00 am. where a private van is waiting
to take us for a 1 hour drive to Doi Inthanon National Park.
Check in at Inthanon Highland resort at the foothill, take a 30 min. rest and then birdwatching on the mountain for the rest of the day. We will bird Vachiratarn Waterfall surrounding with dry dipterocarp forest, a habitat of many species of birds in winter, especially the superstars such as White-headed Bulbul, White-capped Water Redstart, Plumbeous Water Redstart, Blue Whistling Thrush and White-rumped Shama.
Arrive at the resort around 19:00 pm. and dinner at 20:00 pm. The guide will present a checklist and summarize the birds present in Doi Inthanon National Park.
Meals: B/D
Overnight: Juldis Khao Yai Hotel www.inthanon-highland.com
DAY 6 Doi Inthanon.
Wake up early morning 05.30 am. to bird 38 km. to the second entrance gate. Early in the morning, the surroundings are covered with dense fog and the officers have to turn on the light. Many insects such as moths and beetles fly around the neon light area. Birds such as Large Niltava, White-browed Scimitar-Babbler, Rufous-backed Sibia, Black-headed Sibia find easy food here! Close to dawn, there will be more bird species coming to join, and around the gate you can take a photo Asian Emerald Cuckcoo.
The interesting ones are Chestnut-tailed Minla, Grey-cheecked Fulvetta, Grey-headed Flycatcher, Warblers and Minivets. Along the forest there are also White-browed Piculet, White-throated Fantail, Silver-eared Mesia, Spectacled Barwing, Grey-chinned Minivet, Scarlet Minivet, Flavescent Bulbul, Mountain Bulbul etc. We can watch birds there to around 09.00-10.00 A.M. and you will see more than 25 kinds of birds.
After we will go to the summit, which is the highest mountain peak in Thailand. The habitat there is evergreen forest and swamp called 'Arng-Ka'. Around the parking lot, Green-tailed Sunbird may fly out to greet and welcome you.
This bird is a must when you are visit Doi Inthanon. The Green-tailed Sunbird is very beautiful, so that's why it has been named as the Emerald of Inthanon.
You may also have a chance to see Grey Bushchat, Chestnut-capped Babbler, Chestnut-tailed Minla, Black-headed Sibia, Yellow-bellied Fantail and Rufous-winged Fulvetta, which mostly fly to greet you in big flocks and they are very tame. If you look up to the top of the trees, perhaps you will see the Chestnut-bellied Rock-Thrush waiting for you. We will cross a wooden bridge into the swam
forest, where you will see Lesser Shortwing, White-browed Shortwing, Verditer Flycatcher, Gould's sunbird, Rufous-throated
Partridge, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Ashy-throated Warbler, Eurasian Woodcock and more.
We then procede to Uncle Daeng Restaurant to greet Mr.Daeng, the owner and have lunch. The restaurant atmosphere is Thai country style. This place is a good source of data and information for birdwatchers who come to bird at Doi Inthanon. Moreover, it is also the place our stomachs can rely on. We hope perhaps we may gain a lot of information about interesting viewpoints for birdwatching. By the way, we may see Chestnut-flanked White-eye, Magpie Robin, Barbet, Siberian Rubythroat, Large-Hawk Cuckoo and Minivet around the restaurant.
Later, go to the 35 km. viewpoint, which is the origin of Raeg River. The return trip of this trail, which is about 2 km., contains attractive bird species such as Collared Falconet, Great Barbet, Orange-bellied Leafbird, White-headed Bulbul, Eurasian Jay, Grey Treepie, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Black-Throated Parrotbill, White-tailed Robin, Scaly Thrush and Oriental White-eye. If there are remaining time, we will bring you to bird in another locations, then go back to the resort.
Meals: B box/L/D
Overnight: Inthanon Highland resort
DAY 7 Doi Inthanon - Chiang Mai.
Wake up early in the morning to go to the second entrance gate again to see the birds we did not see the day before. From this
point, if it is not too late, we will drive to bird for Black-tailed Crake at its habitat, which we alone know where to find. In the morning, we plan to go to many interesting trails such as Huay Sai Luang Waterfall and Siri-Phoom Waterfall.
There, we may see Crested Serpent-Eagle, Crested Treeswift, Common Kingfisher, White-browed Scimitar-Babbler, Slaty-bellied Tesia
and Common Rosefinch. For lunch, we will go back to Uncle Daeng's Restaurant to have a meal and also share information with other Thai birdwatchers, and gain other interesting bird watching data. In the afternoon I drive you to another area for a photo Jeep trek, Km. 37 trail, garbage dump, grave yard to find birds such as Hoopoe, Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker and more.
Late afternoon leave for Chiang Mai and arrive on 15:00 pm. Before check in, I take you to birdwatching at Wat U Mong, Wat Pra Sing and around Chiang Mai.
On the way go to the hotel, you will have a look at a rare swallow in Thailand and South East Asian. The Wire-tailed Swallow which nest at the downtown area.
Tonight you will find your own dinner in one of the many restaurants at the Night Market near the hotel, and I believe you will a
lot of interesting shopping there. You may even eat chit chat all night.
Meals: B box/L
Overnight: Royal Princess Chiang Mai www.chiangmai.royalprincess.com
After late breakfast at the Hotel, I bring you to sightseeing around Chiang Mai, such as Varorost Fresh/Flower market, the last location at Wat Doi Suthep Pui and arriving at Chiang Mai Airport for check-in (flight departs Chiang Mai around 15:00).
End of trip.
Meals: B/L
Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
8 day tour price is: 2 pax THBath 49,700 per person, 4 pax THBath 32,00 per person.
Single Supplement: THBaht 8500
50% deposit is required to confirm booking.
Convert your tour cost into your currency of choice.
Included:
English speaking bird guide with Telescope and Staff. Private van with driver and fuel. Meals and refreshment as indicated.
Field equipment. Park entrance fees. Express way toll and car parking. Travel insurance. Accommodations.
Excluded:
Souvenirs, Thai massage, any kind alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, laundry, extra bed in room and Domestic and International flight ticket.
Notes:
This is a sample itinerary, and the routes and timing may change according to local conditions, but the general content of the trip will remain the same.
Things to Bring: Blind sheet or hidden gear, Light walking boots or sports shoes, Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt for walking
in the forest, Plastic cover sheet, Slippers, Mosquito repellent, hat and Lotion sun block.
All trips are available year round, but prices may be adjusted around special holidays. Advance booking is required. Allow minimum two months prior to departure date.
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Par Panuwat Sasirat, your local Birdingpal guide
Par Panuwat Sasirat(1971) is the owner of Wild Bird Eco Tour, expert bird leader since 1995, columnist bird watching in Kom Chad
Luek Thai newspaper and written pocket book “Bird watching with Par”. I have good skills for birding, good friendly relationships
and know delicious Thai food.
Pank Thongchai Siriport, your local Birdingpal guide
Pank Thongchai Siriport,(1960) the senior bird guide in Wild Bird Eco Tour. He have good skill leading birdwatching groups in the country, bird photagraphy and good relationship with you.
He lead many photographic bird tours each year for photographers from around the world who visit Thailand for it's beautiful birds.
Testimorial.
Hi Par, I want to thank you for an amazing experience - you worked very hard, and so did I! But, the results were worth it all. My highlights would definitely be the Spoonbilled Sandpiper, Silver Oriole, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, all the Kingfishers, and Stonechat. I thought Khao Yai was fantastic and we will spend more time there next time.
Cheers, K C Choo, Canada, www.kcchoophoto.com
Hello Par and Pank, We enjoyed the trip very much. No commplaint from anyone. Steven like your company service better than from the other company...so He want to go again in December with BirdEco. Do not worry ...we are only 50% birder...So saw so many
lifer in this trip and is very happy. I think altogether he spotted about 25 lifers. Steven (sharkspin) got his Indian Roller/Green Bee-eater and Hoopoe....and he have good food so he is very happy. Me? I got many action shot of Gulls and terns in breeding
plumage. Also got the Green Bee-eater nest...so I am happy. We had a good time ....and enjoyed having MAC and Pank to be our guide too. I will definately plan another trip to Thailand and will definately use WildBirdEco because of the good service and more importantly ...because of my friends who are WildBirdEco. Or maybe Sharkspin will plan ...he is hooked.
Hilary Hoe, Singapore, www.fleetingvisions.com/
Some facts about Thailand.
Thailand is a country in South-East Asia with coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Myanmar (Burma) to the north-west, Laos to the north-east, Cambodia to the south-east and Malaysia to the south. With great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture and, hey, great beaches, Thailand is a magnet for travellers the world over.
More facts about Thailand.
Guide books and CD’s recommended:
A Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand and South-East Asia - Craig Robson
A Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand - Craig Robson
A Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand - Boonsong Lekagul & Philip D.Round
A Field Guide to the Water Birds of Asia – Bharat Bhushan
A Photographic Guide to Mammals of Thailand & South-East Asia – Charles M.Francis
A Field Guide to Mammals of Thailand – John Par
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Bird Recordings from Thailand
CD - Bird Songs International "Birds of Tropical Asia 3", by Jelle Scharringa.
DVD-ROM for Windows contains 2090 sound recordings (20 hours!) of 911 species, 700 photographs of 483 species
www.wildsounds.com
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