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Birdwatching in Thailand News

Photo - Johan Svensson	Latest birdwatching in Thailand sightings August and July (Updated 19/08/08)
Photo - Peter Ericsson	A further count of resident Waterbirds was conducted at Muang Boran Fishponds.
Photo - Mistifarang	2 species of Weavers are being sold for merit-making on Sukhumvit Road at night.
Photo - Nick Upton	Dumping of Industrial Waste pollutes wetlands in Samut Prakarn.
Photo - Alex Vargas	Slaty-backed Gull is the latest addition to the Thai list after being identified from a photograph.
Photo - Channel News Asia	Foreigner killed in southern Thailand: Hala-Bala is still unsafe for birders.
Photo - Nick Upton	Suspended Hooks and Nets continue to kill birds at Muang Boran Fishponds.
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.

Latest National Park Fees (Updated 13/07/08)

Quick Links to Bird Related Stories (Updated 11/06/08)

Latest Additions to the Thai Bird List (Updated 09/06/08)

Photo Galleries (Updated 27/04/08)

Bird Guiding

10 Day Tour of Northern Thailand, 20-30th November 2008 : A ten day trip to many of northern Thailand's best birdwatching locations including Doi Inthanon, Doi Ang Kang, Chiang Saen and Doi Lang should serve up a superb selection of birds for a maximum of 6 people: view details.

3 Day Tour Laem Pak Bia/Pak Thale & Kaeng Krachan, 5-7th December 2008 : This three day trip will cover a variety of habitats and provides an opportunity to find some of the rarest shorebirds as well as some excellent forest species: view details.

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?

Photo -Johan Svensson

Day Trip to Doi Inthanon Trip Report. Just over 1 hour from Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon is perfect for a day trip in the dry or wet seasons. (Added 10/08/08)

Book Review: Gulls by Klaus Malling Olsen & Hans Larsson. An essential publication for those birders hoping to get to grips with gull species. (Added 09/08/08)

Photo -Nick Upton

Doi Ang Kang. Updates include new photo galleries, a revised checklist and a few notes on seasonality. (Updated 07/08/08)

Photo -Chaiwat C.

Wet Season Trip Report by Nick Upton. Kaeng Krachan, Doi Inthanon & Doi Ang Kang all produced some excellent wet season birding. (Added 06/08/08)

Photo - Peter Ericsson

Khao Sok Trip Report by Dominic Le Croissette. A rare rainy season trip report from the south revealed a few good species although birding was slow. (Added 13/07/08)

Photo - Suppalak Klabdee

Kaeng Krachan & Tung Bang Jak Trip Report by Nick Upton. A 2-day, wet season excursion to Petchaburi province resulted in over 100 species being seen. (Added 10/07/08)

Photo - Peter Ericsson

Huay Kha Kaeng Wildlife Sanctuary Trip Report by Peter Ericsson. A brief trip to this seldom visited location revealed some very interesting species. (Added 06/07/08)

Photo - Alex Vargas

Change in Status of Lophura Pheasants in Khao Yai National Park, by Philip Round & George Gale. An Ornithological Paper. (Added 17/06/08)

Book Review: The Birds of the Bangkok Area by Philip Round. An excellent new reference book for ornithologists visiting or living in Thailand. (Added 29/05/08)

Photo - Nick Upton

Kaeng Krachan, Tung Bang Jak & Khao Yai Trip Report by Nick Upton. Four days of slow birding but with a good number of quality species. (Added 15/05/08)

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)

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Books & Maps

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

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