White-fronted Scops Owl at Kaeng Krachan National Park
This is probably the best place to go with loads of good birds to see in the daytime whilst waiting for darkness and conveniently located close to Bangkok. You’ll find directions on the internet: Kaeng Krachan National Park. Less attractive to some visitors however will be that you have to camp out and not to be afraid of walking in the dark with Elephants and Leopards at home in the park. I’ve never had any problems however and it is highly unlikely to run into them. Visiting Kaeng Krachan without your own transport is not a problem really as far as the Owls are concerned; they are approximately 1.5 km walking distance from Bang Krang campsite.

I saw White-fronted Scops Owl at the first stream crossing on the jeep-track leading up from Bang Krang campsite. Got them both right before and after the stream next to the track. They started calling not before it was completely dark but then kept calling for hours. I didn’t have to, but you might need to play a few seconds tape to start them up. (Got them this way at KNC when things started off quiet) DO NOT overuse this as it is not good for the birds and they will NOT come in to tape so there is no need to keep playing.

You might need to walk into the forest for a few metres to see them when they’re calling a bit more inside, be careful!!! White-fronted Scops Owl has been seen at the second stream crossing too. Probably these were the same pair of birds that is present at the first stream crossing stake-out, as it is only 300-400 m apart.