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Thailand Birdwatching News

Photo - Zhao Chao	Latest Thailand birdwatching sightings for April and March (Updated 27/04/08)
Photo - Nick Upton	Persecution of Birds: A Mist Net was found whilst birding near Petburi on 19th April.
Photo - Thai Raptor Group	Request for sightings of a wing-tagged, subadult Imperial Eagle released in January 2008.
Photo - Nick Upton	Illegal trade in wildlife such as birds and squirrels flourishes at Chatuchak Market.
Photo - Nick Upton	Increasing numbers of birds dying in nets & on hooks at Muang Boran Fishponds.
Photo - Michael Buckland	New photos of "White-faced Plover" from the sand spit at Laem Pak Bia, taken 19/02/08.

Photo Galleries (Updated 27/04/08)

Wildlife Abuse for Tourists (Udated 10/03/08)

Latest National Park Fees (Updated 02/02/08)

National Park Fees lowered to 200 baht (Updated 07/12/07)

Bird Guiding

Day Tours : Visitors to Bangkok can now book tailor-made thaibirding.com day tours: day tour options.

Longer Tours : Extended tours can also be arranged. Check the suggested itineraries: Thailand bird tours.

What's New?

Book Review: Pipits and Wagtails by Alstrom, Mild & Zetterstrom. Superb guide to a challenging group of birds with excellent illustrations and text. (Added 06/05/08)

Photo - Robert DeCandido

Accommodation Review: Ban Maka by Robert DeCandido. Reasonably priced and quality accommodation for birders close to Kaeng Krachan. (Added 22/04/08)

Photo - Nick Upton

Kaeng Krachan National Park. Updates include photo galleries, links to blog entries and information on park gate opening/closing times. (Updated 31/03/08)

Photo - Mike Buckland

Laem Pak Bia/Pak Thale. Updates include a photo gallery and new information on how to get to the Spoon-billed Sandpiper site. Updated 24/03/08)

Photo - Mike Buckland

2 Days Laem Pak Bia/Pak Thale & Kaeng Krachan Trip Report by Nick Upton. An excellent selection of quality species made for a memorable trip despite its short duration. Added 12/03/08)

Photo - Nick Upton

Doi Inthanon. Latest updates include new birding hotspot and accommodation notes, checklist, photo gallery & a map for a Blossom-headed Parakeet pre-roost site. Updated 03/03/08)

Photo - Nick Upton

Doi Ang Kang. Updates for this popular northern birdwatching site include a new map, birding hotspots, accommodation and photo gallery.(Updated 01/03/08)

Photo - Nick Upton

Laem Pak Bia/Pak Thale, Khao Yai & Kaeng Krachan Trip Report by John Raven. Where to see target birds at some of the hotspots. (Added 29/02/08)

Photo - Peter Ericsson

Laem Pak Bia/Pak Thale Day Trip by Praveen J. In search of Spoon-billed Sandpiper and other wetland specialities of the area. (Added 02/01/08)

Photo - Nick Upton

Birds in the Hand - some photographs from a ringing/banding trip. The final set of photos from a trip to Laem Pak Bia in August 2003. (Updated 07/12/07)

Photo -T. Ruedas

The Pittas of Thailand. Pittas are some of the most sought-after bird species. Here are some notes on the 12 species of pitta that occur in Thailand. (Added 15/11/07)

Photo - Johan Svensson

Mae Hia Agricultural College. Just a few kilometres from Chiang Mai this is a good place to see a wide variety of open-country and woodland edge birds. (Added 17/10/07)

Photo - S. Klabdee

Southern Thailand Trip Report by Bob & Jessica Allen. An interesting report visiting several seldom visited sites at a seldom visited time of year. (Added 17/09/07)

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Books & Maps

A Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand by Craig Robson
An essential book for birdwatchers visiting Thailand. Well-illustrated with distribution maps - the most up-to-date field guide for Thailand. Read Review

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