
Birders interested in visiting Thailand this year should seriously consider this tour, which takes between March - June.
With places like Chatuchak and Minburi Weekend Market being closely monitored, wildlife traders have moved their stores to a new location: the Internet.
A five-day trip to ten sites in four provinces nets 186 species including five hornbills, five broadbills, two pitta and more. -With Kurt Pohlman.
February was a phenomenal month for birding. –Just how good was it? -Read on to find out!
-Have an itch to see a certain bird but can't figure out where it hangs out? Our Top Ten Most Wanted Birds in the South may have the answer you need!
Posted on 07 May 2012
Rumor of an Oystercatcher at Laem Pakarang had me heading to the site to investigate, resulting in a haul of 33 species but no lifers, and no Oystercatcher. Continue Reading
Posted on 15 April 2012
Many birders have asked why broadbills are currently missing from the forests. The answer is simple: they are breeding. Continue Reading
Posted on 08 April 2012
Green Broadbill, Black and Yellow Broadbill and Mangrove Pitta round out a wonderful outing with 60 species seen dispite poor weather. Continue Reading
Posted on 31 March 2012
Pittas are the biggest attraction for the month of March and a host of winter visitors still can be found hanging around by the end of the month. Continue Reading
Posted on 29 March 2012
82 species of birds were seen on this daytrip, with highlights being Chinese Egret, Grey tailed Tattler and Brown winged Kingfisher. -With Dave Riley and Marg Cuthbert. Continue Reading
Posted on 18 March 2012
A day trip to Sri Phang Nga is highlighted by views of Banded Pitta and Chestnut naped Forktail and nets 74 species from four sites. Continue Reading
Posted on 15 March 2012
Some people can’t understand what all the excitement on the web is all about. -Until someone mentions the word “pitta" .... Continue Reading
Posted on 19 February 2012
My camera lens was sent in for repairs. Luck replied with an epic trip to Phang Nga with 99 species seen. Continue Reading
Posted on 15 February 2012
For those who love kingfishers, February's Photo of the Month features a pea-sized cutie: Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher. Continue Reading
Posted on 11 February 2012
The new bird checklist of Thailand has been released and features 1,012 species, the third highest list for Southeast Asian nations. Continue Reading
Posted on 08 February 2012
A trip to Chieo Laan lake offers five species of hornbill and other interesting highlights to round out a satisfying trip with 58 species seen. Continue Reading
Posted on 31 January 2012
January ends with a number of good species seen in the region and a upgrade to the maps feature on this website is sure give Android users a reason to smile. Continue Reading
Posted on 19 January 2012
Five elephants murdered in Kaeng Krachan National Park may appear to be a poaching spree, until something foul starts to smell in the Forestry Department. Continue Reading
Posted on 15 January 2012
The Great Hornbill, a symbol of Khao Yai National Park, is our featured Bird of the Month for January. Continue Reading
Posted on 14 January 2012
Two days of birding, spanning Khao Sok, Sri Phang Nga and Thai Muang National Parks nets 115 species, a great way to start a new year! Continue Reading
Posted on 01 January 2012
A New Year's note to all my fellow birders and readers of phuketbirdwatching.com. -Have a happy 2012! Continue Reading