Wildlife watching in Central Thailand
Bar-backed Partridge This trip was a couple of years in the making, and by the time it came around, I had a good idea of exactly where I wanted to go, and what to hopefully see. My plan was to fly into Bangkok, and head straight for Phetchaburi region. Spending a day or so looking for Spoon-billed Sandpiper and other waders, then moving inland to Kaeng Krachen for the forest birds. With a day and a half to return to Bangkok, I could focus on some birds I have missed. Apart from Bangkok, the roads / driving was very relaxed, and distances weren't that great. Ebird has revolutionised birding trips, and it was quite easy to find hotspots along the way to check out. Similarly, AirBnb has made it very straightforward to find cheap, safe, convenient accommodation at short notice. The birding throughout the time was very enjoyable, with a mix of: 1. Many new species, including Broadbills, Pitta, Crake, and Bitterns. plus the rare waders around Pak Thale. 2. Species that had eluded me on p