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Archive for November, 2009

14 Nov

Thailand Birding: An Unexpected Visitor

This morning I had an unexpected visitor to my front yard. Whilst I am used to seeing Olive-backed Sunbirds every day, this fledgling Scaly-breasted Munia was a bit more of a surprise, particularly as it flew out of the plants at me as I was watering them.

Fledgling Scaly-breasted Munia
Photo by Nick Upton
Actually, I should not […]

11 Nov

Thailand Birding: Some Notes on Pak Thale and Laem Pak Bia

I recently spent two days at Laem Pak Bia and Pak Thale (6th & 7th November). After reporting some problems with the road into the Spoon-billed Sandpiper site at Pak Thale I am happy to say that the road has been finished and it is now negotiable by any vehicle again.
Spoon-billed Sandpiper
On the 6th I […]

02 Nov

Thailand Birding: Great Hornbill

There are lots of great birds to see in Thailand but one of the best, to me, is the Great Hornbill. Whilst it is not the rarest bird, it is certainly one of the most memorable and any sighting is a highlight in my book: a few years ago I did a survey and Great […]

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