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A Report from birdtours.co.uk

Thailand – 24 February to 8 March 2008,

Andy Howes

Our birdwatching trip to Thailand was arranged through Nature Trails Thailand, a Bangkok based tour operator with an excellent reputation, as we found out during the course of the trip. Husband and wife, Kamol and Patcharee, are an excellent team, providing perfection throughout. Kamol, apart from being an excellent artist and illustrator, has unbeatable skills in the field, and his wife has paid attention to every detail of the organisation, ensuring the best possible experience of birding in Thailand

We had arrived in Bangkok on the previous afternoon and we were duly collected from our central hotel at 0600 hours, after a very early breakfast, before heading off south west towards the town of Petchaburi. This was to be the warmest day of the visit and the salt pans at Pak Thale could have been much harsher than they were. En-route however we made our first comfort stop at a garage forecourt where we quickly notched up 30 or more species, the most notable of which included Baya Weavers and Plain-backed Sparrows. Eventually we arrived at the salt pans at Pak Thale and within minutes had close views of two Spoon-billed Sandpipers. The surrounding pools held a sprinkling of Long-toed and Rufous-necked Stints, plus Great Knots. There were lots of Greater and Lesser Sand Plovers scattered around and a solitary Terek Sandpiper near a small flock of Red-necked Phalaropes was setting a good standard in these early hours of the trip. Beyond this little group a couple of Black-faced Spoonbills provided us with another ‘must have’ species.

Nature Trails then provided us with what was to be the daily mid morning break – hot tea or coffee with light snacks, not forgetting the canvas stools and tables. We then moved on to a nearby fishing village, from where a couple of hired boats took us out to the sandspit in the river estuary at Laem Pak Bia. A Great-crested Tern flying by was a nice surprise, but on the sand bar itself we had close views of Malaysian Plovers, a lone Chinese Egret and a species which has only recently come to notice. Closely related to Kentish Plover and Malaysian Plover this ‘charadrius’ plover has a completely white face and is currently known as ‘White-faced’ Plover.

 

The ‘white-faced’ charadrius plover – Kamol Komolphalin

We eventually checked in that evening at the Baan Maka Bungalows, approaching the Kaeng Krachan National Park. The semi detached en-suite cabins were nicely spread out beside a lake, where amongst other things we watched Yellow Bitterns, Rufous-breasted Crakes, a Black-browed Reed Warbler and on the final morning, a group of  Crested Treeswifts, not forgetting the passing Crested Goshawk.

Over two full days in the Kaeng Krachan National Park our guide Kamol displayed his skills, not only in locating species, but encouraging them to be seen. We will remember lots, especially our first Red Junglefowls, Great, Moustached, Blue-eared, Green-eared and Red-throated Barbets, four species of Hornbills, Blue-bearded Bee Eaters, Brown Needletails, Large-tailed Nightjars, Crested Serpent Eagles and Oriental Honey Buzzards, a Rufous-bellied Eagle, three species of Leafbird, ten species of Bulbul, Brown Hawk Owl and the huge Great Slaty Woodpecker. In one short bushy lane near a car park we saw Banded Broadbill, Black and Red Broadbill and Orange-bellied Trogon within twenty metres of each other with a Silver-breasted Broadbill not much further away. There were just too many birds to recall here and after just three days we had recorded an impressive 199 species, most of which were new birds for the majority of the group.

Banded Kingfisher
Oriental Pied Hornbill 
Streaked Spiderhunter

(photographs by Howard Broughton)

We moved on towards Khao Yai on the fourth morning stopping briefly at some roadside pools where we had our only views of several species including Vinous-breasted Starling, Pied Kingfisher, White-browed Crake, Pheasant-tailed and Bronze-winged Jacanas. Closer to Bangkok we were taken to a temple where hundreds of Edible Nest Swiftlets (Germain’s) were breeding inside the small building. As we headed along the northern limits of Bangkok hundreds of Asian Openbills were noted on the numerous rice paddies in the area. Closer to Khao Yai we visited some temple grounds, a well known site for the Limestone Wren Babbler. We saw a couple of these birds without too much difficulty and also added Lineated Barbet to our growing list. At the end of the day we waited for Great-eared Nightjars just outside  Khao Yai. The views were barely tickable but we did add out first Pied Bushchats and a Thick-billed Warbler as we watched, in the distance, millions of bats emerging from a daytime roost. Our base here was the Juldis resort, a nice holidaymakers hotel in what is a popular venue just a couple of hours out of Bangkok, but just a few minutes away from the next day’s birding.

Early next morning we entered the National Park as dawn broke and we initially  searched in vain for the Siamese Fireback (Thailand’s national bird). There were plenty of other species to see and we will always remember such birds as Orange-breasted Trogon, Dollarbird, an amazing male Banded Kingfisher, Chestnut-headed Bee Eaters, Green-billed Malkoha, Vernal Hanging Parrots, a perched Besra, two circling Mountain Hawk Eagles, the ever present Hair-crested Drongos, the first Hill Mynas, Radde’s Warbler and the amazing Little Spiderhunter. At an evening stake out in the forest behind camouflaged netting we waited patiently and were rewarded by the appearance of the ‘huge’ Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo, just twenty feet away. Next morning with some brief birding around the hotel it was all too soon to head back to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and take the short flight north to Chiang Mai and the promise of some  cooler mountain habitats.

Each time we made a transfer we just left our bags in our rooms and a Nature Trails back up team (seldom seen) would ensure they were always in your room at the new location. We therefore took hand luggage only with binoculars and telescopes so that we could spend a few hours in the field near Chiang Mai whilst the NT team headed north with the same well equipped vehicles we used throughout.

Our total was now around 250 species but it was always going to get harder from now on in predominantly forest habitat. Near Chiang Mai Airport we added more species which included Indo-Chinese Bushlark, Coppersmith Barbets, Plaintive Cuckoos, Lesser Coucal, Red-breasted Parakeets, Spotted and Asian Barred Owlets, Burmese Shrike, Eurasian Jay, a large flock of Black-collared Starlings, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, a very close up view of a Bright-headed Cisticola and two each of the very smart Wire-tailed and Striated Swallows. Grey-breasted Prinias were also present, as were the first of now daily sightings of Olive-backed Pipits. To end the afternoon a flock of Red Avadavats flitted through a reedbed.  We stayed in a Chiang Mai hotel that evening, right in the midst of the night market area – quite an experience. The rolling mountains now awaited us.

Next day we headed for Chiang Dao – Yang Tone Bungalows in particular - the first of three bases near to mountain habitats. An irrigation project occupied the early part of the day and we soon recorded Paddyfield and Richard’s Pipits, Black-shouldered Kites and a twice flushed male Greater Painted Snipe. Further on we saw our first male Pied Harrier and up to six Citrine Wagtails. We eventually arrived at Yang Tone, a collection of wooden accommodations with open air en suite bathrooms and shower facilities, situated in an orchard. One member of the group aptly described the situation here as ‘atmospheric’.

Next morning we were ‘collected’ at five a.m. in three four-wheel drive vehicles in order to negotiate the worst road I have ever encountered. After an hour and a half of bruising ‘motoring’, the first check point in the pine zone quickly rewarded us with Giant Nuthatch, Grey-capped Woodpecker, Maroon Oriole and a stunning male Sapphire Flycatcher. We carried on even higher to the hiking camp from where we saw Hill Prinia, a Hoopoe, Stripe-breasted Woodpecker, a skulking White-breasted Redstart and Chestnut Bunting.  Back at Yang Tone a Rufous-winged Buzzard caused some late afternoon excitement.

It was now time to move to a higher base, the Amari Resort at Doi Angkhang. Birding here was mainly from the deserted highways with a few forest trails thrown in for good measure. En route we visited some agricultural areas where we quickly added Siberian Rubythroat to our list. At the same location we flushed a couple of Yellow-legged Buttonquails, and with very close views, added Yellow-eyed and Chestnut-capped Babblers to our lists. Along the first forest trail we encountered an amazing Rufous-bellied Niltava perched close by. Silver-eared Mesias (one of the star birds of the trip) were next, followed by a Bianchi’s Warbler and a Golden Babbler. A passing Black Eagle was mundane by comparison, but a couple of Pygmy Wren Babblers and a flighty White-crowned Forktail were good birds to finish the day with.  Next morning and with the usual pre-dawn start we added Brown-breasted Bulbul to our ever growing list, which despite the very nature of the forest habitats was still growing. We had now accounted for six species of ‘minivet’ and comparison was getting easier by the day. A Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush was the next star bird, but a noisy Dark-backed Sibia then demanded our attention. Behind the kitchens of a ‘Royal Project’ in Angkhang we spent at least three hours staking out thrushes. Our patience was eventually rewarded with views of Black-breasted, Dark-sided, Scaly and Blue Whistling Thrushes, all appearing over the duration of our vigil.  Nearby Fire-capped Tits provided a slight diversion. Back in the forest after lunch and we quickly added Spot-breasted and Grey-headed Parrotbills to the list, then a flock of Spectacled Barwings, followed by both White-gorgetted and Rufous-gorgetted Flycatchers, albeit with limited views for most.  On the final day around Doi Angkhang we finally got to grips with Red-faced Liochiclas, an obliging White-browed Scimitar Babbler, some more Mesias and a Golden-throated Barbet as we headed south west of Chiang Mai for our final stint - Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest ‘spot’, so the sign there says.

We were based at the Highland Resort, just prior to the National Park limits. The detached accommodations in spacious grounds, with a natural lake was an excellent habitat, but unusually quiet (of birds) at the times we were there. On the first morning we had the now usual 5 a.m. breakfast before embarking on the 90 minute drive to the summit at just over 2,500 metres. Nearby is the Aang-Ka Trail, a purpose built ‘one way’ boardwalk about 600 metres in length. It was a little too dark   as  we  descended

Yellow-eyed Babbler
Grey-headed Lapwing 
Slaty-backed Forktail

(photographs by Graham Hardy)

into the forest, but the birds in this area were in no hurry to move on and over a couple of hours we added Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Chestnut-crowned Laughing Thrush, Red-flanked Bluetail, White-browed Shortwing, Ashy-throated Warbler, Yellow-bellied Fantail, Rufous-winged Fulvetta, Chestnut-tailed Minla, Yellow-browed and Yellow-cheeked Tits and were almost able to touch the numerous Green-tailed and Gould’s Sunbirds.  We spent the remainder of the day birding from the roadside or along forest trails. Memories of Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Collared Falconet, Rosy Minivet, White-capped Redstart, Sulphur-breasted Warbler, Speckled Piculet, Slaty-backed Forktail and Plumbeous Redstart will remain with many. 

We started half way up the mountain (km. 38 near the second check point) the following day and the usual post dawn rush was heralded in with views of a Large Niltava, Golden Babbler, Buff-barred and Chestnut-crowned Warblers, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Streaked Spiderhunter, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker and a splendid Golden-throated Barbet. Just as we were about to move on Kamol alerted us to the very close calls of a Green Cochoa in roadside trees. Despite many minutes of frantic searching by all, what could have been the bird of trip, eluded us.  Back at the  top of the mountain road, behind the shops and restaurant, Kamol attracted in two Rufous-throated Partridges.

On the final morning we visited an area of dipterocarp forest (kilometre 13) where we started with Black-backed Forktail (the third member of this family we had seen) by the river crossing. Further up the steep track we saw several Grey-capped Woodpeckers and a few lucky members of the group had Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch. A pair of Black-hooded Orioles perched in a distant tree and in two places we all saw Collared Falconets, but unfortunately the hoped for White-bellied Woodpecker had not read the script. A couple of Black Bazas perched nearby was a welcome site as we decided to head uphill to Km.38 as the heat imposed itself. An apparently ‘dead’ forest trail suddenly produced a Slaty-bellied Tesia. Amazingly all those present got onto this bird for up to a minute at a range of around ten to fifteen feet. What a great finish to a great trip. 

The final species total was 395 and with 12 ‘heards’ we could have topped the 400 mark with a little more luck. We did have some very good birders in this group and it no doubt contributed to the high total. I thank those concerned.

I have to say that the expertise of Nature Trails made this trip very easy. Although each day started around five a.m. they constantly pampered us with cold drinks, refreshments, snacks, lunch and so on. We never had to handle any luggage between accommodations. In the evenings we made our own meal arrangements at each base. We ordered as much as we could eat and for fourteen nights the bill averaged under £3 a time. You are unlikely to beat that. Suffice to say with another early start beckoning bedtime was never long after nine o’clock.

A full systematic list of species follows:-

Rufous-throated Partridge – two at the summit of Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Red Junglefowl – several seen at Kaeng Krachan and Khao Yai on 25/2, 27/2, 28/2.
Yellow-legged Buttonquail – two on agricultural land between Chiang Dao & Doi Angkhang 3/3.
Eurasian Wryneck – one near the Chinese Cemetery, Doi Angkhang on 10/3.
Speckled Piculet – one at Chiang Dao 2/3, one at Doi Inthanon 6/3.
White-browed Piculet – one at Kaeng Krachan 26/2.
Grey-capped Woodpecker – several at Chiang Dao on 2/3, several at Km13 Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker – one west of Chiang Mai on 29/2
Stripe-breasted Woodpecker – five at Chiang Dao on 2/3, two at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Rufous Woodpecker – one at Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Lesser Yellownape – one each at  Chiang Dao and Doi Angkhang on 2/3 and 4/3 respectively.
Greater Yellownape – one at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Black-headed Woodpecker – one at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Grey-headed Woodpecker – one at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Common Flameback – one at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Greater Flameback – two at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Buff-rumped Woodpecker – two at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Heart-spotted Woodpecker – one at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Great Slaty Woodpecker – one at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Great Barbet  - one at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, one at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Lineated Barbet – one at Khao Yai on 27/2 & 29/2, one at Chiang Dao on 3/3.
Green-eared Barbet – three at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Red-throated Barbet – two at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Golden-throated Barbet – one seen daily at Doi Inthanon bet. 5/3 and 8/3.
Blue-throated Barbet – one each day at Chiang Dao on 1/3 & 2/3.
Moustached Barbet  - ten plus at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2. Two at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Blue-eared Barbet  - several at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Coppersmith Barbet – odd birds seen at Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai & Doi Inthanon.
Oriental Pied Hornbill – seen daily at Kaeng Krachan and Khao Yai (12) bet 25/2 and 28/2.
Great Hornbill – seen at Kaeng Krachan (9) and Khao Yai (2) on 25/2, 26/2 and 28/2.
Tickell's Brown Hornbill – up to ten birds seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Wreathed Hornbill – two at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Hoopoe – two at Chaing Dao on 2/3.
Orange-breasted Trogon – one at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2. One at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Red-headed Trogon – one at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Indian Roller – seen most days at each main location.
Dollarbird – seen at Kaeng Krachan and Khao Yai.
Common Kingfisher – seen at Laem Pak Bia 24/2/ and at  Chiang Mai 29/2.
Banded Kingfisher – one male seen at Khao Yai on 28/2.
White-throated Kingfisher – several seen around Petchburi on 24/2, at Kaeng Krachan 26/2 & 27/2, near Chiang Dao on 1/3 and at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 & 8/3.
Collared Kingfisher – three at Laem Pak Bia on 24/2.
Pied Kingfisher – one at roadside pool southwest of Bangkok on 27/2.
Blue-bearded Bee-eater – three at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2, one at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Blue-tailed Bee-eater – three at roadside pools south west of Bangkok on 27/3. 
Green Bee-eater – several around Petchaburi on 24/2 and around Chiang Mai on 29/2 & 1/3.
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater – three at Khao Yai on 28/3.
Large Hawk-Cuckoo – one at Km13 Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Banded Bay Cuckoo – one seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 and another at Doi Angkhang on 5/3.
Plaintive Cuckoo – two seen west of Chiang Mai on 29/2, another near Chiang Dao on 3/3.
Asian Emerald Cuckoo – two seen at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Violet Cuckoo – one seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2
Asian Koel (Common Koel) – seen and heard daily at most locations.
Green-billed Malkoha – singles seen at Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai and Doi Angkhang.
Coral-billed Ground-Cuckoo – one seen well at stake out at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Greater Coucal – individuals at Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai, near Chiang Dao and at Doi Angkhang.
Lesser Coucal – singles seen near Chiang Mai on 29/2 & 1/3.
Vernal Hanging Parrot – small groups seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2 and at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Red-breasted Parakeet – flock seen at Khao Yai on 29/2.
Himalayan Swiftlet – flocks seen around Chiang Dao on 1/3, 2/3 & 3/3.
Edible-nest Swiftlet  (Germain’s) – good numbers seen around Petchaburi (24/2) and west of Bangkok (27/2).
Brown Needletail (Brown-backed) – small numbers seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Asian Palm-Swift – seen in good numbers throughout, except at Doi Angkhang.
Pacific Swift – two seen at Kaen Krachan on 25/2.
House Swift – seen near Petchaburi on 24/2 and odd ones at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon.
Crested Treeswift – up to ten birds at Baan Maka Bungalows, near Kaeng Krachan on 27/2.
Asian Barred Owlet – singles seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2, at Chiang Mai on 29/2 and at Chiang Dao on 1/3, also at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on 5/3 & 6/3 respectively.
Spotted Owlet – two seen at Khao Yai on 29/2.
Brown Hawk-owl (Brown Boobook) – one seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Great Eared Nightjar – one seen in the gloom close to Khao Yai on 27/2.
Large-tailed Nightjar – up to 12, then another 5 at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2, plus another near Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Rock Pigeon – odd birds seen near Petchaburi, Kaeng Krachan and Khao Yai.
Speckled Wood-Pigeon – one seen at the summit of Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Ashy Wood-Pigeon – one, then two, seen near the summit of Doi Inthanon on 6/3 & 7/3.
Spotted Dove – seen almost daily throughout.
Red-collared Dove (Red Turtle Dove)  - seen near Petchaburi and at Kaeng Krachan on 24/2 & 27/2.
Emerald Dove – three seen on successive days at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Zebra Dove – singles seen near Petchaburi and at Kaeng Krachan on 24/2 & 27/2.
Thick-billed Pigeon – several seen at Kaeng Krachan and at Khao Yai on 25/2. 26/2 & 28/2.
Mountain Imperial Pigeon – seen in small numbers at Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai, Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon.
White-breasted Waterhen – seen near Petchaburi, at Kaeng Krachan and at Chiang Mai bet 24/2 & 29/2.
Ruddy-breasted Crake – one seen at Baan Maka Bungalows on 26/2 & 27/2.
White-browed Crake – four seen at roadside pools between Petchaburi and Bangkok on 27/2.
Common Moorhen – as above.
Pintail  Snipe – singles seen near Petchaburi and en route between BKK and Khao Yai, also near Chiang Dao.
Black-tailed  Godwit – hundreds seen at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Spotted Redshank – ten seen at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Marsh Sandpiper – hundreds seen at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Common Greenshank – 50 plus seen at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Green Sandpiper – 3 seen at Chiang Mai on 29/2, plus ten at Highland Resort, Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Wood Sandpiper -  3 seen at Pak Thale on 24/2, plus up to ten near Chiang Mai on 29/2.
Terek  Sandpiper  - one at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Common Sandpiper – three at Pak Thale with two at Baan Maka Bungalows on 27/2.
Ruddy Turnstone – single bird at Laem Pak Bia on 24/2.
Great Knot – 100 plus at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Sanderling – 10 birds at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Rufous-necked Stint – 50 birds at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Long-toed Stint – 12 birds at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Temminck’s Stint – single bird at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Spoon-billed Sandpiper – two birds at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Broad-billed Sandpiper – 2 birds at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Ruff – a couple of birds at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Red-necked Phalarope – seven at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Greater Painted-snipe – a male flushed twice in an irrigation project area en route Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Pheasant-tailed Jacana – 5 birds on roadside pools between Petchaburi and Bangkok on 27/2.
Bronze-winged Jacana – 4 birds as above.
Black-winged Stilt – 100 at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Pied Avocet – 7 at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Pacific Golden Plover – 40 or more at Pak Thale on 24/2. 20 more at rice fields near Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Grey Plover – one bird at Pak thale on 24/2.
Kentish Plover – lots at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Malaysian Plover – three individuals at Laem Pak Bia on 24/2.
‘White-faced’ charadrius Plover – one at Laem Pak Bia on 24/2.
Lesser Sand-Plover – 500 plus at Pak Thale and area on 24/2.
Greater Sand-Plover – 50 plus around Pak Thale area on 24/2.
Grey-headed Lapwing – one at roadside pool bet. Petchaburi and Bangkok on 27/2. Sixty or more seen near Chiang Mai on 1/3 plus three more at Highland Resort, Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Red-wattled Lapwing – good numbers seen around Petchaburi, at Kaeng Krachan and at Khao Yai.
Oriental Pratincole – single bird flew over main road to south west of Bangkok on 24/2.
Brown-headed Gull – lots seen at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Gull-billed Tern – six seen at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Caspian Tern – two birds seen at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Great Crested Tern – one bird seen at Laem Pak Bia on 24/2.
Common Tern – several Pak Thale salt pans area on 24/2.
Little Tern – as above.
Whiskered Tern – as above.
White-winged Tern – one individual seen at roadside pools between Petchaburi and BKK on 27/2.
Osprey – up to four seen in Petchaburi area on 24/2.
Black Baza – four seen together above Chiang Dao on 2/3, plus two more perched birds at Km 13 Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Oriental Honey Buzzard (Crested Honey Buzzard) – two birds at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, and two more at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Black-shouldered Kite – three birds in Petchaburi area on 24/2 plus a single roadside bird on 27/2 and another couple at an irrigation project en route between Chiang Mai and Chang Dao on 1/3.
Black Kite – one bird near Petchaburi on 24/2 and another two roadside birds on 27/2 en route to Bangkok were the only sightings of this species.
Brahminy Kite – Near Petchaburi and at Kaeng Krachan on 24/2 and 27/2 respectively the only sightings.
Crested Serpent-Eagle – good views of two birds at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Eastern Marsh Harrier – two birds seen over irrigation project between Chiang Mai and Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Pied Harrier – single bird over rice fields near Chaing Dao on 1/3 and another between Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Crested Goshawk – two birds seen at Kaeng Krachan on 27/2 and another two the following day at Khao Yai.
Shikra – ones and twos seen on five different dates from Kaeng Krachan, Chaign Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon.
Chinese Sparrowhawk – singles seen at  Kaeng Krachan on 27/2 and at Khao Yai on 29/2.
Besra – single bird seen perched at Khao Yai on 28/2 and another close overhead near Doi Angkhang on 5/3.
Eurasian Sparrowhawk – a single bird seen near Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Northern Goshawk – a single bird seen at Doi Angkhang on 5/3.
Rufous-winged Buzzard – two birds seen at Yang Tone Bungalows, Chiang Dao on 1/3 and another at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Common Buzzard – two birds seen on successive days at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 & 4/3.
Black Eagle – singles seen at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 and at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Greater Spotted Eagle – a single bird reported between Kaeng Krachan and Khao Yai on 27/2.
Rufous-bellied Eagle – a single bird seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Mountain Hawk-Eagle – two birds together at Khao Yai on 28/2 was the only sighting.
Short-toed Eagle – one seen near Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Collared Falconet – only seen at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 & 8/3.
Black-thighed Falconet – two seen perched at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Common Kestrel (Eurasian Kestrel) – one bird seen between Chiang Mai and Chaign Dao on 1/3.
Peregrine Falcon – singles seen around Petchaburi and at Kaeng Krachan on 24/2 & 27/2 respectively.
Little Grebe – couple seen at Baan Maka Bungalows, KK on 26/2 & 27/2.
Little Cormorant – lots seen around Pak Thale on 24/2.
Indian Cormorant (Indian Shag) – ditto.
Little Egret – seen at Pak Thale on 24/2 and on rice paddies north of Bangkok and near Chiang Mai.
Chinese Egret – one bird seen at Laem Pak Bia on 24/2.
Grey Heron – twenty plus birds seen around Pak Thale area on 24/2.
Great Egret – seen around Pak Thale on 24/2.
Intermediate Egret – a couple at Pak Thale on 24/2 and one or two more en route across north of BKK.
Cattle Egret – small flocks around Kaeng Krachan on 26/2 & 27/2.
Chinese Pond-Heron – seen at Pak Thale, at Bann Maka Bungalows on 24/2 & 27/2 respectively.
Javan Pond-Heron – as above.
Little Heron – seen around Pak Thale and at Baan Maka Bungalows lake on 24/2 & 27/2 respectively.
Black-crowned Night-Heron – two seen around Petchaburi on 24/2.
Yellow Bittern – two or three usually present at Baan Maka Bungalows (the lake) on 26/2 & 27/2.
Black-faced Spoonbill – two birds at Pak Thale on 24/2.
Asian Openbill – hundreds on rice paddies by expressway north of Bangkok on 27/2.
Also seen near Petchaburi on 24/2.
Black-and-Red Broadbill – 4 seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Banded Broadbill – one seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Silver-breasted Broadbill – six seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Asian Fairy-bluebird – four or five seen daily at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Blue-winged Leafbird – two at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, seven at Khao Yai on 28/2 and a single at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Golden-fronted Leafbird – two at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2 and two at Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Orange-bellied Leafbird – two at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, and two at Chiang Dao on 2/3, plus singles at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on 5/3 & 6/3.
Brown Shrike – four near Petchaburi on 24/2, a single at Kaeng Krachan on 27/2, eight around Chiang Mai on 1/3, and one at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Burmese Shrike – two near Chiang Mai on 29/2 and a single at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Long-tailed Shrike – two at Doi Angkhang on 4/3 and a single there the following day.
Grey-backed Shrike – singles at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on 3/3, 5/3, 6/3 & 7/3.
Eurasian Jay – three near Chiang Mai on 29/2.
Blue Magpie – one at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Green Magpie – two at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Rufous Treepie – two at the Highland Resort, Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Grey Treepie – one or two on consecutive days at Doi Angkhang / Doi Inthanon on 2/3. 3/3, 4/3 & 5/3.
Ratchet-tailed Treepie – four at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Large-billed Crow – two in Bangkok on 24/2, and singles at Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon from 29/2 through 7/3.
Ashy Wood-swallow – groups of ten or so near Bangkok on 24/2, at Khao Yai, Chiang Mai and near Chiang Dao bet. 27/2 and 1/3, plus ten at Doi Angkhang on 5/3.
Black-naped Oriole – singles at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 and 27/2.
Black-hooded Oriole – two at Km.13 Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Slender-billed Oriole – four at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Maroon Oriole – four at Chiang Dao on 2/3 and singles at Doi Inthanon on 7/3 & 8/3.
Large Cuckoo-shrike – one at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Black-winged Cuckoo-shrike – one to five birds seen at Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai and Chiang Dao bet. 25/2 and 3/3.
Rosy Minivet – one at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, and six more at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Brown-rumped Minivet – singles on two days at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Ashy Minivet – three at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 and another the following day there, with singles at Khao Yai on 28/2 & 29/2.
Grey-chinned Minivet – eight at Chiang Dao on 2/3 & eight more at Doi Angkhang  on 3/3, plus one at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Long-tailed Minivet – four at Chiang Dao on 2/3, 40 or more at Doi Angkhang on 4/3 and several more at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Short-billied Minivet – seen daily in small numbers at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 4/3 & 7/3.
Scarlet Minivet – ones and twos seen at Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai, Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon, bet. 25/2 and 8/3.
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike – six at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2, a similar number at Khao Yai on 28/2 & 29/2, with singles at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon up to 8/3.
Yellow-bellied Fantail – four on the Aang Ka Trail at the summit of Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
White-throated Fantail  - singles at Chiang Dao on 1/3, 2/3, & 3/3 plus three at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Pied Fantail – three near Petchaburi on 24/2.
Black Drongo –  seen almost daily throughout.
Ashy Drongo – as above.
Bronzed Drongo – couples seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2, then see daily at Chiango Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 1/3 & 8/3.
Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo – two seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, then a few daily as above.
Hair-crested Drongo – up to ten a day seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2 & 27/2, then a few at Chiang Dao on 2/3 & 3/3 with one at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo – singles at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2 & 27/2, three near Chiang Mai on 29/2, with five at Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Black-naped Monarch – couples seen at Khao Yai and near Chiang Mai on 28/2, 29/2 and 1/3, with one at Chiang Dao on 3/3/ and one at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Asian Paradise-flycatcher – one at Chiang Dao on 1/3 and two at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Common lora – one at Kaeng Krachan on 27/2, a couple near Chiang Mai on 29/2, and one more at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Great lora – three at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2, and singles at Khao Yai on 28/2 and 29/2.
Large Wood-shrike – five birds seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Chestnut-bellied Rock-Thrush - one seen near the Chinese Cemetery, Doi Angkhang on 4/3 and another nearby the following day.
Blue Rock-Thrush – single near Kaeng Krachan on 27/2, with odd ones at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 & 8/3.
Blue Whistling Thrush – four at Khao Yai on 28/2, two at Doi Angkhang (Royal Project) on 4/3 and ten or more (one black billed) at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Scaly Thrush – one at the Royal Project, Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Dark-sided Thrush – one at the Royal Project, Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Black-breasted Thrush – four at the Royal Project, Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Grey-sided Thrush – single and then two seen at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 & 7/3.
White-browed Shortwing – four seen on the Aang Ka trail Doi Inthanon on 6/3 with a single there the following day.
Dark-sided Flycatcher – two seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Asian Brown Flycatcher – odd birds seen at Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai, near Chiang Mai, at Chiang Dao and Doi Angkhang bet. 26/2 and 5/3.
Slaty-backed Flycatcher – four seen at Chiang Dao on 2/3, then singles at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on 5/3 & 7/3.
Rufous-gorgetted Flycatcher – single bird seen briefly at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Red-throated Flycatcher – between one and five birds seen daily at all locations bet. 26/2 & 7/3.
White-gorgetted Flycatcher – two seen briefly at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Rufous-browed Flycatcher – two seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Snowy-browed Flycatcher – two seen on the Aang Ka trail Doi Inthanon on 6/3 and a single there the following day.
Little Pied Flycatcher – between two and four birds seen on different days at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 2/3 and 7/3.
Sapphire Flycatcher – one bird seen near Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Verditer Flycatcher – seen in small numbers at all locations bet. 25/2 and 7/3.
Large Niltava – two seen at Doi Inthanon on 7/3 and a single there the following day.
Rufous-bellied Niltava – one seen near Chiang Dao on 3/3.
Hainan Blue Flycatcher – singles seen at Khao Yai and near Chiang Dao on 28/2, 29/2 and 1/3.
Pale Blue Flycatcher – one seen at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Blue-throated Flycatcher – two seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Hill Blue Flycatcher – two seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 with ones and twos seen at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 2/3 & 7/3.
Grey headed Canary Flycatcher – five and then three seen on successive days (25/2 and 26/2) at Kaeng Krachan, lesser numbers at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 3/3 and 7/3.
Siberian Rubythroat – one seen near Chiang Dao on 1/3 and three at Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Orange-flnkd Bush Robin (Red Flanked Bluetail) – one seen on the Aang Ka trail, Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Oriental Magpie-Robin – seen regularly with up to ten a day at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon.
White-rumped Shama – odd birds seen at Kaneg Krachan on 25/2 and 26/2, also at Khao Yai and near Chiang Dao on 28/2, 29/2 and 1/3.
Daurian Redstart – two seen briefly at royal Project near Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
White-capped Redstart (River Chat) – one seen at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Black-backed Forktail – one seen at Chiang Dao on 2/3, with two more at Km 13 Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Slaty-backed Forktail – two seen at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
White-crowned Forktail – three birds seen at Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Common Stonechat – single near Khao Yai on 27/2, ten or more near Chiang Mai on 1/3 and also seen at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon.
Pied Bushchat – four seen near Khao Yai on 27/2, ten near Chiang Mai on 1/3, two near Chiang Dao on 3/3 and a few more at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 & 7/3.
Grey Bushchat – seen daily in the north.
Hill Myna – six seen at Khao Yai on 28/2 and a couple at Km 13 Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
White-vented Myna –seen at most places on most days, but not Kaeng Krachan.
Common Myna – seen almost daily throughout.
Vinous-breasted Starling – two birds only at roadside pools north of Petchaburi on 27/2.
Black-collared Starling – two at Kaeng Krachan on 27/2, 50 plus and then 40 plus near Chiang Mai on 29/2 & 1/3.
Asian Pied Myna (A.P. Starling) – ten or more birds seen en route to Petchaburi from Bangkok on 24/2. Also seen near Khao Yai on 27/2.
Chestnut-vented Nuthatch – two birds seen at Doi Angkhang on 4/3, then another the following day nearby.
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch – one bird seen at Km 13 Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch – up to five seen at Kaneg Krachan on 25/2, then another next day, plus twos and threes at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon.
Giant Nuthatch – three seen at Chiang Dao on 2/3, then three more at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Brown-throated Treecreeper – two seen at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Fire-capped Tit – up to twelve seen at the Royal Project, Doi Angkhang on 4/3, then one more at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Great Tit – four at Chiang Dao on 2/3, then singles at Doi Angkhang on 4/3 & 5/3.
Yellow-cheeked Tit – six seen at Aang Ka trail, Doi Inthanon on 6/3, plus three more nearby the following day.
Yellow-browed Tit – small flock seen at summit of Doi Inthanon on 6/3, with a single nearby the following day.
Sultan Tit – six seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Sand Martin  - two seen near Pak Thale on 24/2, another at Kaeng Krachan on 27/2.
Dusky Crag-Martin – one seen near Kaeng Krachan on 27/2.
Barn Swallow – seen almost daily throughout.
Wire-tailed Swallow – two seen near Chiang Mai on 29/2, and four over rice fields en route to Chiang Dao the following day. Dao the following day
Red-rumped Swallow  - small numbers seen on six days, mainly at Kaeng Krachan and Khao Yai, but also at Doi Inthanon.
Striated Swallow  - two seen near Chiang Mai on 29/2, then two more the following day en route to Chiang Dao, and small numbers at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Asian House-Martin  - one seen at Khao Yai on 28/2 and hundreds seen over Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Crested Finchbill  - two birds seen between Chiang Dao and Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Striated Bulbul – eight, then four then a single at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on 4/3. 5/3 & 7/3 respectively.
Black-headed Bulbul – seen in small numbers at Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai, Chiang Dao and Doi Angkhang between 25/2 & 5/3.
Black-crested Bulbul – eight or more seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2, seen regulkarly at Khao Yai, Chiang Dao and Doi Inthanon between 28/2 and 7/3.
Red-whiskered Bulbul – seen daily at Khao Yai, Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 28/2 & 7/3.
Brown-breasted Bulbul – eight and then four seen at Doi Angkhang on 4/3 & 5/3.
Sooty-headed Bulbul – seen in small numbers at all locations.
Stripe-throated Bulbul – four and then six seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2, then odd ones at Khao Yai on 28/2 and three at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Flavescent Bulbul – twelve at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, then quite common at Doi Angkhang and doi Inthanon bet. 3/3/ & 8/3.
Streak-eared Bulbul – a few near Petchaburi on 24/2, then a couple near Chiang Dao on 1/3 and six at Doi Angkhang on 6/3.
Puff-throated Bulbul – one at Khao Yai on 28/2, one near Chiang Dao on 1/3, two at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Ochraceous Bulbul – between two and six seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Grey-eyed Bulbul – eight seen at Khao Yai on 28/2. plus one more en route to Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Buff-vented Bulbul – odd ones at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Ashy Bulbul – two only seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Mountain Bulbul – one seen briefly at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, then between two and twenty seen at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 2/3 & 8/3.
Black Bulbul – two or three birds seen at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on 1/3, 3/3, 5/3 & 7/3.
Bright-capped Cisticola – one bird seen closely on scrubland west of Chiang Mai on 29/3.
Hill Prinia – singles seen at Chiang Dao on 2/3, at Doi Angkhang on 5/3 and at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Rufescent Prinia – two birds seen at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Grey-breasted Prinia – up to five seen on scrubland west of Chiang Mai on 29/2, and odd ones seen at Chiang Dao (1/3), Doi Angkhang 3/3 & 5/3) and Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Plain Prinia – three seen near Petchaburi on 24/2. One seen at en route to Khao Yai on 27/2, and three at Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Chestnut-flanked White-eye – one at Chiang Dao on 1/3, one at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 and up to 30 near farming project at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Japanese White-eye – single bird seen at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Oriental White-eye – one seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 and another near Doi Angkhang on 5/3.
Slaty-bellied Tesia – one seen well at Km 38 Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Black-browed Reed-Warbler – one seen in reeds at Baan Maka Bungalows, KK on 27/2.
Oriental Reed-Warbler (Great Reed Warbler) – one seen near Petchaburi on 24/2 and another near Kaeng Krachan on 27/2.
Thick-billed Warbler – two seen close to Khao Yai on 27/2.
Mountain Tailorbird – odd birds seen at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 & 4/3, and up to five at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Common Tailorbird – two seen daily near Petchaburi on 24/2, at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2, and near Chiang Mai on 29/2, with four near Chiang Dao on 1/3 and singles there on 2/3 and at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on 5/3 & 8/3 respectively.
Dark-necked Tailorbird – twos seen at Kaneg Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2, with a single nearby the following day.
Dusky Warbler – singles seen near Chiang Mai on 29/2 and en route to Chaing Dao the following day.
Buff-throated Warbler – one bird seen at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Radde’s Warbler – two seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, with singles at Khao Yai on 28/2, Doi Angkhang on 5/3 and at Doi Inthanon on 8/3.
Orange-barred Leaf-Warbler (Buff-barred Warbler) – one seen at Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Ashy-throated Warbler – ten birds seen at Aang Ka trail at the summit of Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Yellow-browed Warbler – seen in good numbers daily from 25/2 to 8/3.
Arctic Warbler – two seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 and a single there the following day.
Greenish Warbler – three seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 then singles near Khao Yai on 29/2, and at Chaing Dao on 3/3 and at Doi Angkhang on 5/3.
Two-barred Warbler – one seen at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Pale-legged Leaf-Warbler – singles seen at Khao Yai on 28/2, near Chaing Dao on 1/3 and at Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Blyth’s Leaf-Warbler – two at Khao Yai on 28/2, at least ten at Doi Angkhang on 3/3, two more there on 5/3 and several more at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
White-tailed Leaf-Warbler – good numbers seen at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 2/3 & 8/3.
Sulphur-breasted Warbler – one bird seen by the road at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Bianchi’s Warbler – one bird seen from a trail at Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Chestnut-crowned Warbler – four seen at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Yellow-bellied Warbler –two seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
White-crested Laughingthrush – six seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 with a single at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Greater Necklaced  Laughingthrush – one bird seen at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.   
White-browed Laughingthrush – one bird seen near the Chinese Cemetery, Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush  - one bird seen near Doi Angkhang on 4/3, up to ten seen near summit of Doi Inthanon on 6/3 with two more there the following day.     
Red-faced Liocichla – a single by the roadside at Doi Angkhang on 4/3 with three near the army camp at Doi Angkhang on 5/3.
Buff-breasted Babbler – two birds at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
Puff-throated Babbler – three at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-Babbler – two birds at Chiang Dao on 2/3.
White-browed Scimitar-Babbler – two at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 and two more at Doi Angkhang on 5/3.
Limestone Wren-Babbler – two birds seen at the temple site near Khao Yai on 27/2.
Pygmy Wren-Babbler – two birds seen on trail at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 with a single nearby on 5/3 and another single at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Rufous-fronted Babbler – singles seen at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 & 26/2.
Golden Babbler – singles seen at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 & 4/3, with a couple at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Grey-throated Babbler – single at Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Striped Tit-Babbler – six at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2. singles at Chiang Dao on 1/3 & 2/3.
Chestnut-capped Babbler – single near Chiang Mai on 29/2 and three at Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Yellow-eyed Babbler – three birds by roadside near Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Silver-eared Mesia – small numbers seen daily at Chiang Dao on 2/3, Doi Angkhang on 3/3, 4/3 & 5/3, with a single at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
White-browed Shrike-Babbler – two at Chiang Dao on 2/3, and singles at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 & 4/3.
Chestnut-fronted Shrike-Babbler – single at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 and another at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Spectacled Barwing – up to twelve at Doi Angkhang on 4/3 with another six there the following day.
Blue-winged Minla – one, two and threes at Chiang Dao, Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon bet. 2/3 & 7/3.
Chestnut-tailed Minla – twenty or more, mainly around the Aang Ka trail, Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Rufous-winged Fulvetta – 30 plus at Doi Inthanon on both 6/3 & 7/3.
Brown-cheeked Fulvetta – odd birds seen at Doi Angkhang and at Doi Inthanon on 4/3, 5/3 & 7/3.
Grey-cheeked Fulvetta – two at Chiang Dao on 2/3, ten or more at Doi Angkhang and Doi Inthanon on five dates bet. 3/3 & 8/3.
Rufous-backed Sibia – one bird at Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Dark-backed (Black-headed) Sibia – four at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 then two there the following day, plus four at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 and sixe more there on 7/3.
Striated Yuhina – eight at Chiang Dao on 1/3 and five more there the following day, plus a single at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
White-bellied Yuhina – two at Khao Yai on 28/2, and four at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Grey-headed Parrotbill – two at Chiang Dao on 2/3 and another two at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Spot-breasted Parrotbill – one at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Indochinese (Rufous-winged) Bushlark – five on scrubland west of Chiang Mai on 29/2.
Oriental Skylark – two birds at rice fields en route from ChiangMai to Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Thick-billed Flowerpecker – two birds at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Yellow-vented Flowerpecker – one at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Plain Flowerpecker – five seen at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 and a single nearby on 8/3.
Fire-breasted Flowerpecker – single at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, with more singles at Doi Angkhang on 3/3 and at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 and 7/3.
Buff-bellied Flowerpecker – single at Khao Yai on 28/2.
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – one at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Olive-backed Sunbird – two near Petchaburi on 24/2, two at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2, and singles at or near  Khao Yai on 27/2 & 28/2.
Gould’s Sunbird – three near Doi Angkhang on 5/3 with three more at the Aang Ka trail, Doi Inthanon on 6/3 and a single there the following day.
Green-tailed Sunbird – up to fifteen at the Aang Ka trail Doi Inthanon summit on 6/3 and a couple there the following day.
Black-throated Sunbird – three at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2, and singles at Chiang Dao on1/3 & 2/3, at Doi Angkhang on 4/3 and at Doi Inthanon on 6/3 & 7/3.
Crimson Sunbird – two at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2.
Purple-naped Sunbird  -  one near Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Little Spiderhunter – two at Khao Yai on 28/2, four at Chiang Dao on 2/3 and a single there on 3/3.
Spectacled Spiderhunter – one at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2.
Streaked Spiderhunter – three at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 and two at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
House Sparrow – odd birds near Petchaburi on 24/2.
Plain-backed Sparrow – eight at Pak Thale on 24/2, with a small flock between Petchaburi and Bangkok on 27/2, two at Khao Yai on 28/2 and a single there the following morning.
Eurasian Tree-Sparrow – seen in small numbers at nearly all locations on an almost daily basis.
White Wagtail – single bird at Pak Thale on 24/2, with five on rice fields near Chiang Dao on 1/3, two more near Doi Angkhang on 4/3, and three at Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Grey Wagtail – ones and twos at Kaeng Krachan on 26/2, Khao Yai 28/2, near Chiang Mai on 29/2 and 1/3, Doi Angkhang on 4/3 and Doi Inthanon on 6/3.
Citrine Wagtail – five on rice fields en route from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Richard’s Pipit  - single near Pak Thale on 24/2, two on rice fields near Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Paddyfield Pipit – six on rice fields near Chiang Dao on 1/3.
Olive-backed Pipit – ones and twos daily in the north from 29/2, with seven at Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Baya Weaver – about twenty birds at a roadside stop between Bangkok and Petchaburi on 24/2.
Red Avadavat  - twenty plus birds over a reed bed by a small lake west of Chiang Mai on 29/2.
White-rumped Munia – six at Kaeng Krachan on 25/2 with ten or more at Chiang Dao on 3/3.
Scaly-breasted Munia  -  70 in Petchaburi area on 24/2. Small flocks also seen near Chiang Mai on 29/2 and en route to Chiang Dao on 1/3, plus a couple at Doi Angkhang on 5/3 and ten or more at Doi Inthanon  on 7/3.
Black-headed Greenfinch – five birds near the Chinese Cemetery Doi Angkhang area  on 4/3.
Common Rosefinch – five birds near the Chinese Cemetery, Doi Angkhang on 4/3, with three more at Doi Inthanon on 7/3.
Crested Bunting – up to six birds in roadside fields near Doi Angkhang on 3/3.
Little Bunting – two birds in fields next to the Chinese Cemetery, Doi Angkhang on 4/3.
Chestnut Bunting – ten or more birds near Chiang Dao and near Doi Angkhang on 2/3 & 3/3.

 

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