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News and Information on Birding Sites Throughout Thailand and the Andaman

  • Located a few kilometers south of Prachuap Kirikan, Haat Wanakorn is one of Thailand's newest marine parks and home to almost 150 species of birds.

  • A two-day trip to the Surin Islands failed to produce sightings of Beach thick Knee, but still resulted in almost 50 species seen, along with one lifer.

  • An eight-day photographic tour of northern Thailand and other sites started with a successful stopover at Sri Phang Nga where Banded Pitta, Chestnut naped Forktail and other excellent species were captured on film. -With Hans van den Brink.

  • The thronging crowds of birders and photographers visiting Sri Phang Nga to see the Banded Pitta have forced the staff to implement new rules which will affect all birders visiting this National Park.

  • Boasting a maximum output of 520 lumens yet priced at under $80 USD, the Fenix LD41 combines power, durability and functionality in an economical package.

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Banded Pitta and Northern Tour -Part One

An eight-day photographic tour of northern Thailand and other sites started with a successful stopover at Sri Phang Nga where Banded Pitta, Chestnut naped Forktail and other excellent species were captured on film. -With Hans van den Brink.

Trip Report: Phang Nga -26-27/11/12

Gear Reviews

Gear Review: Fenix LD41 Flashlight

Boasting a maximum output of 520 lumens yet priced at under $80 USD, the Fenix LD41 combines power, durability and functionality in an economical package.

Gear Review: Sigma 100-300 f/4 EX IF HSM Lens

Conservation

Bring in the Demolisher

The Demolisher is in Phuket and has threatened to raze a number of high-end resorts and hotels. -But is it all bark or will there be a bite this time?

A Bewildering Tale of Befuddled Bozos

News

Want to See the Banded Pitta? -Book in Advance

The thronging crowds of birders and photographers visiting Sri Phang Nga to see the Banded Pitta have forced the staff to implement new rules which will affect all birders visiting this National Park.

Field Trips

Birding Trip: Surin Islands -11-12/4/13

A two-day trip to the Surin Islands failed to produce sightings of Beach thick Knee, but still resulted in almost 50 species seen, along with one lifer.

Rotten Bananas

Site Reviews

Site Review: Haad Wanakorn National Park

Located a few kilometers south of Prachuap Kirikan, Haat Wanakorn is one of Thailand's newest marine parks and home to almost 150 species of birds.

Top Ten Most-Wanted Birds in the South

Spotlight

Bird of the Month: Chestnut tailed Minla

Another lovely beauty of the north, the Chestnut tailed Minla is a resident of forests above 2000 m.

Bird of the Month: Citrine Wagtail

Bird of the Month: Woodcock

Events

Stakeout for Great Argus in Krung Ching

Good news for birders and photographers: A stakeout for Great Argus has been established in Krung Ching for interested parties wishing to twitch this elusive bird.

-Care for a Pitta, Perchance?

The Chumporn Raptor Festival Has Begun!

Latest Articles

Another lovely beauty of the north, the Chestnut tailed Minla is a resident of forests above 2000 m.

The Citrine Wagtail is a fabulous bird which is found throughout much of continental Thailand.

This month’s spotlight is centered on a bird which is quite familiar to Europeans but still unknown to many Thai birders: the Eurasian Woodcock.

Javan Frogmouth, Banded Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher were among the highlights for a day which netted over 70 species for the lists. -With Hakan and Rolf Petersson.

No one likes having rotten bananas on the property, but the birds do, and for a spell we had our very own bird feeder and an opportunity to cash in with some photography.

  • Noteworthy

    Special Thanks to Peter Ericsson, Ian Dugdale, Weine Drotz and Hermann Drotz for contributing their photos to this website. All photos displayed in this website are used with permission from the owner.
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