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Welcome to Thailand Bird Watching!
"Bird Watching and Photography Tours"
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| Photography Tours |
We offer a variety of bird, wildlife and nature photography tours to the premier national parks of Thailand. Our itineries include Khao Yai national park, kaeng Kracharn, Khao Luang, Khao Sok and Doi Inthanon.
Being one of the most eco diverse countries in the world with over 920 species of birds, nearly 300 species of mammals and the same number of reptiles, Thailand is a photographers dream.
Our experienced guides know all the best hides and viewpoints, and as photographers and naturalists ourselves, are expertise is not only in guiding you to the best locations, but in
creating a safe and comfortable environment where you can capture those perfectly composed photographs.
The tours are fully inclusive of accommodation, meals, transport, park fees and insurance. We can also custom design specialized itineries.
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Central of Thailand
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Kaeng Krachan National Park- Nestled on the western brink of the country four-hours drive from Bangkok is a wilderness unparalleled for its rich diversity of birds, large mammals and flora. Kaeng Krachan is Thailand's largest national park (2,914 sq km) and part of a continuous forest complex covering 30,000 sq km of land spanning the border with Myanmar. The park lies at the junction of biogeographic zones so biodiversity in the area is a mix of Indo-Burmese and Malaysian forms.
At middle and higher elevations in the forest, two major watersheds fed by the Petchaburi and Pranburi Rivers support wildlife. In the lowlands beyond the forest, they sustain agricultural activities. The waterways turn from trickles at their sources to raging water columns in mid-course, to gentle meandering wide streams in the lowlands. Along these waterways lie mineral licks and wallows fed by smaller forest streams where a plethora of fauna including Fea's barking deer, Tapir, Asian elephant come to feed. Tiger, Asiatic leopard, and wild dog lurk along trails leading to the mineral licks waiting for these prey species to emerge in the dead of night. Endangered Siamese crocodile nest along the banks of the Petchburi River. The Banded leaf monkey is also commonly seen.... Bird List of Kaeng Krachan |
| Spanning altitudes ranging from 300 to 1,513m, Kaeng Krachan hosts a diversity of vegetation and is home to a rich bird fauna. Over 400 species are recorded, including the rare Ratchet-tailed treepie, found nowhere else in Thailand. Yellow-vented and White-bellied Pigeons, Grey Peacock Pheasant, six species of hornbill and seven kinds of broadbill are also present. |
Notheast of Thailand
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Khao Yai National Park-Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest, covering 2,168 sq km, encompassing 11 districts and 4 provinces; Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachin Buri, Sara Buri, and Nakhon Nayok. It was Thailand's first National Park, and was established on September 18, 1962. It was originally known as 'The National Park Heritage of Asian Group Countries'. Khao Yai National Park has within its boundaries many thick, flourishing forests, and a plentiful supply of wildlife, such as families of Gaurs, Elephants, Tigers, Gibbons, Deer, and wild pigs, etc. This park is the source of five important waterways: the Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Lamtaplung, Lamtacong, and Hui Muak Lek Rivers.
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Khao Yai is located 400 m and higher above sea level, making it cooler and more pleasant than the hot, humid lowlands in Central Thailand. The dry season that lasts from November to February, when most people tend to visit, has temperatures that can fall as low as 4-6 degrees Celsius. The cool weather and clear skies make this the favorite season for hiking and bird watching. But we are recommended you to take some warm clothing with you when you go. The hot season in Khao Yai is between March and April, followed by the May to October rainy season. The park is open during the rainy season, but traveling on foot is rather difficult, and you should take heavy raingear and leech medicine... Bird List of Khao Yai
With over 300 species of resident and migratory birds, including: Great and Wreathed hornbills, Barbets, Scarlet Minivet, Trogons, Broadbills, Pitas, Pigeons, Mountain scops-Owl, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Collared Owlet, Blue-winged leaf bird, Asian Fairy bluebird, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Green Magpie, 3 species of laughing thrush and many types of Bulbuls. In Khao Yai also have many Silver Pheasants, Scaly breasted Partridges, Red Junglefowl and Siamese Fierback. Near the rivers and ponds we may find White-throated Kingfisher, Prinia, Zitting cisticola and many more... |
Northern of Thailand
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Doi Inthanon National Park-Home to Thailand's highest mountain of 2,530 m, Doi Inthanon National Park is an internationally recognised bird watching location. With more than 300 species of birds, the park consists of a range of habitat types from dry diperocarp forests on lower slopes to hill evergreen and pine forests at higher altitudes. On the lower slopes, birds to look out for include wintering species such as Grey Bushchats, Siberian Ruby throats, Buff-throated, Radde's and Yellow-streaked warblers and a few Little and Chestnut Buntings. Buzzards and occasional Grey faced Buzzard may also be found.
In the Hill evergreen forest above 1,500 m and montane-type forest around the summit species include Red-flanked Bluetails, White-tailed and Ashy-throated leaf-warblers, together with wintering Orange-barred leaf-warblers. Flocks of Scarlet Rosefinches are often present and frequently contain occasional surprise visitors, such as the Dark-breasted Rosefinch. Located close to Chiang Mai town, Doi Suthep National Park boasts over 340 species of birds including rarities such as Green Cochoas and Hume's pheasants. Bird List of Doi Inthanon |
Southern of Thailand
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Khao Sok National Park-This magnificent national park, is within reasonable proximity to the popular tourist destination of Phuket. The park is surrounded by green mountains with abundant and protected wildlife. Programme to Khao Sok National Park will give you the opportunity to view lakes, waterfalls and jungle life, literally in the middle of nowhere.
Many species of birds live within the park. It is possible to site up to 7 species of Kingfishers and resident Hornbills on a daily basis. Various monkeys including Gibbons and long tailed Macagues also make appearances throughout the day. Elephants and Tigers do reside in Kao Sok and occasionally make a "guest" appearance
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| Khao Luang National Park-More than 200 species of birds make their home in “ Khao Luang National Park ” the located in the Southern Peninsular province of Nakhon Sri Thammarat.The hill evergreen and montane forest provide some of the best montane birds habitats in the country and many species found in Khao Luang national park are rare resident and found only in Southern Thailand.The park is set within the Nakhon Sri Thammarat mountain range providing a variety of wildlife habitat types in relation to elevation. Within the park is tallest point in Southern Thailand, Khao Luang it stand 1835m. tall,with cool temperatures, as low as 5C, and tree species such as Oaks and Rhododendrons near the park.at the lower elevations, there are high rainfall, humid climate and plants such as Dipterocarpacae, Leguminosae, Plam and Ficus species, Mosses, Ferns and Climbing vines.Of the park"s tourist spots,Krung Ching waterfall is know to be the best birding location.Most species at Khao Luang are resident, so good bird watching is available all year round. Bird List of Khao Luang |
Khao Luang is the Best place in Southern Thailand for Photography Tours.
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| Khao Nor Chuchi or Khao Pra-Bang Khram Widlife Preserve- A Lowland forested park of 150sq km, Khao Nor Chuchi/Khao Pra-Bang Khram national park supports the most diverse remaining lowland bird fauna of any site so far known in Peninsular Thailand, with over 200 species of resident and migratory birds. Species includes a great many lowland specialists and other species which are scarce elsewhere: Malaysian Honeyguide, Crested Wood-Partridge, Crested Fireback, Jambu Fruit-Dove, Diard's Trogon, Red-crowned Barbet, Javan Frogmouth, Black-throated Babbler, Ferruginous Babbler, Large Wren-Babbler, Rufous-crowned Babbler, Striped Wren-Babbler and Chestnut-rumped babbler . This national park is the only site known to support a potentially viable population of Gurney's Pitta , with 8-12 probable territories so far located. Hooded Pitta, Giant Pitta and Banded Pitta also present. |
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Mangrove Forest in front of Krabi Town- The Mangrove forest in front of Krabi town is one of the best Bird watching sites in Southern Thailand; our trip is very easy with Mr Dai, He is an excellent local bird watching guide. Mr Dai will take you into the mangroves to explore some of the most interesting birds. Species include Mangrove Pitta, Mangrove Whistler, Flyeater, Brown- winged Kingfisher, Ruddy Kingfisher, Mangrove Blue Flycatcher and more…! Bird List of Mangrove Forest in front of Krabi Town
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1 to 8 persons
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-English-speaking Bird leader
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-Park entrance fees (400 Baht/per/person)
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-Personal expenses
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-Refreshment
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-All alcoholic and Airfare.
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-Insurance
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Preparation :
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-Vat 7%
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-Light walking boots or sports shoes
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-Blind
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-Long trousers and long sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
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-Transportations and Accommodations
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-Mosquito repellent,sun hat and sun cream
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-Meals,Fruits,Coffee and Tea
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