Out of 7 species of yuhinas in the genus Yuhina, the Burmese Yuhina (Yuhina humilis) is undoubtedly the most difficult one to see. This species has only 2 small and disjunct populations, the race Y. h. clarki in eastern Myanmar (primarily in Shan State), and the nominate in western Thailand and small adjacent area in... Continue Reading →
Back on 21 December 2023, I was birding in Khao Yai National Park with Wayne Paes and Andy Last. As we stopped for birding near Chao Pu Khao Khieo Shrine on the way up to Khao Khieo summit, I noticed a Phylloscopus warbler feeding in the canopy level of a tall open tree. I watched... Continue Reading →
When I first started birding 26 years ago, most people had very little idea about how "Pale-footed Bush Warbler" actually looked like. Back in those days, we didn't have very many photos of most birds, let alone bush warblers. Most photographic guide books got their warblers all mixed up and the quality of the photos... Continue Reading →
Pymgy Flycatcher (Ficedula hodgsoni) is a rare and little-known bird in Thailand. We were uncertain about its seasonal status until a juvenile was photographed at Doi Lang, Chiang Mai on 6 July 2020 confirming that this species is a breeding resident in the north-west. Apart from high mountains in the north, this species has also... Continue Reading →
There were so many incredible bird sightings in Thailand over the past winter. It's impossible to choose which one was the best, but the sighting of a Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) at Doi Inthanon has got to be a personal favourite. There are few reasons why I was particularly excited about this sighting. First, I... Continue Reading →
Since my first sighting of a Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago megala) at Mae Faek in 2004, it has become my annual challenge to find more, particularly during the autumn migration. So far, I have recorded 3 Swinhoe's Snipes, all within Mae Faek area. This year, I was very happy to find one bird on 25 September... Continue Reading →
Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) is one of the most common and widespread waders in Thailand, so as in many places throughout Asia. Two subspecies are recognised in Thailand; the resident C. d. jerdoni and the migratory C. d. curonicus. I'm lucky to be in northern Thailand where both subspecies can often be seen side... Continue Reading →
Autumn is approaching and some early migrants have already arrived in my local patch. Snipes are among the first waders that usually turn up. I think it's a good time to review the identification of the 3 extremely similar species that can be found in Thailand. From left: Pin-tailed / Swinhoe's / Common Snipe The... Continue Reading →
Throughout the whole July 2021, I visited the vast area of rice fields in Inthakin Subdistrict (Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai) almost daily. It is a new area which I had never explored before even though it's only about 4 km away from my house. The area was recommended to me by a local birder... Continue Reading →
It's mid rainy season in Thailand and the ideal time for some farmland/wetland birding. Here in Chiang Mai, there are quite a few breeding visitors that can be seen regularly during the wet season in wetlands and farmlands, such as Cinnamon Bittern, Black Bittern, Oriental Pratincole and Watercock. Some other sedentary species also become much... Continue Reading →
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