WILDWINGS THAILAND ‘SPOON-BILLEDPITTA’ TOUR 2013

ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS – Leaders - Mark Andrews & Yotin Meerkaeow

Weds 6th February – The group arrived early morning in Bangkok where we metand then drove two and half hours with a stop for change into field gear beforearriving at Pak Thale Saltpans. Fabulous views of at least four Spoon-billedSandpipers including one down to fifteen metres over the next two hours or so.Drove south to Laem Pak Bia calling in to check the roosting waders with TwoNordmann’s Greenshank and five Grey-headed Lapwing the highlights. Lunch at abeach restaurant and our first of many superb Thai meals, and of course rest andshade from the midday heat. Early afternoon we checked the Abandoned Buildingpools before moving on to the Kings Project for an afternoon session with Ruddy-breasted Crake, Slaty-breasted Rail, Pin-tailed and Painted Snipe all vying forattention. Late afternoon drove south to our hotel in Cha Am.

Thurs 7th February – Early departure and drive north to Laem Pak Bia for aneight o’clock boat trip to Laem Pak Bia sandspit. All the target species found withrelative ease with Chinese Egret, Malaysian and White-faced Plover all being seenvery well. Back from the boat trip, we again visited the nearby saltpans andmanaged to locate the main roosting group of Nordmann’s Greenshank with atleast forty individuals involved and with an additional bonus of twenty four AsianDowitchers together on the same pool. Broke for lunch, again at our usual beachrestaurant. After lunch drove north and then west, visiting the Wat Khao Takraoand Norng Pai Lai pools and ricefields seeing a variety of birds including storksand raptors plus both species of Jacana. Early evening back in Cha Am.

Friday 8th February – Back to Pak Thale saltpans early morning, again seeingSpoon-billed Sandpipers, this time five plus an additional bonus of a Black-napedTern in the Common Tern roost. Concentrated on the roosting curlew finding Far-eastern Curlew, again with relative ease. Moved on to a nearby temple areagathering a nice group of Oriental Pratincole, Oriental Skylark and Yellow Bitternbefore midday. Back to our favoured beach location for lunch before movingsouth checking various freshwater wetlands before another temple visit, this timethe wonderful ‘boat temple’, A leisurely search reveals Indian Nightjar, SpottedOwlet, Coppersmith Barbet and several other dry country species. Early eveningback to Cha Am.

Sat 9th February – Five am departure for Kaeng Krachan National Park and thecooler forest, arriving at the entrance gate just after six. Chinese New Year hasstarted so delays for the vehicles allows us nice views of Large-tailed Nightjar.Drove into the park slowly, stopping at the streams for a quick look and to admirethe wonderful roosting pair of White-faced Scops Owls. Continued onward andupward to the top camp, where, whilst consuming breakfast we managed anumber of the ‘upper’ specialities including fabulous views of the unique Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Streaked Spiderhunter and various barbets. Explored the final fewkilometers of track before returning to camp for lunch. Birding from the terrace, awonderful variety of birds were seen including desired Wreathed Hornbill , BlackBaza, various flowerpeckers, and leafbirds etc. Afternoon walked down gainingsome difficult specialities, White-hooded Babbler, Black-throated Laughingthrush,White-browed Scimitar Babbler but sadly no Long-tailed Broadbill as the road wasnow getting both busy and noisy due to Chinese New Year visitors. Rejoined thevehicles and slow descent seeing a diverse number of birds, sadly often fleetinglythough a group of Bar-backed Partridge welcome, Continued on back to theentrance stopping off at the main drinking pools and getting fabulous views of adrinking Great-eared Nightjar. Out after dark and on to our overnight at BanMaka.

Sun 10th February – Early start and back into Kaeng Krachan NP before dawndriving slowly to the streams area. Spent the morning searching out species but

the park was now rather busy making things a little difficult. Highlights includednesting Rusty-cheeked Hornbills, displaying Great Slaty Woodpeckers, Crimson-winged Woodpecker plus a variety of passerines. Lunch at Bang Krang Camp anda fruiting tree providing further additions to the list before our imminentdeparture back to Bangkok and our flight south to Krabi late afternoon. Arrivedsafely and on time, transferred to the revamped Morakot for resort our firstovernight in the south.

Mon 11th February – Early departure to the nearby Khao Nor Chuchi reserve,and a very pleasant, although often hot morning’s birding targeting the Pittas.Fabulous views of a male Banded Pitta for over an hour was the undoubtedhighlight, though sadly the Gurney’s were not calling and could not be located.Back to Morakot for lunch before an afternoon into early evening sessions birdingstill failed to locate a Gurney’s Pitta but scored handsomely with stunning viewsof Black-and-Yellow Broadbill and Rufous-backed Kingfisher and then after dark, afabulous Gould’s Frogmouth, a roosting Ruddy Kingfisher and a quite incrediblecalling Oriental Bay Owl. Back to Morakot tired but very happy.

Tues 12th February – Again out early for a morning’s session looking forGurney’s again drawing a blank, but the ever-increasing bird tally continues witha variety of species being added at a rate of knots. Back to Morakot for lunch andthen, as the storm clouds rolled in, departure for a three hour journey across theThai peninsular to the east coast and destination Krunching Falls National Park.Arrived at Krunching for the last hour or so of light and the rain finally stoppingenough to go birding. Great views of a Wallace’s Hawk-eagle sat in an open tree,a brief Blyth’s Frogmouth and Brown Hawk Owl probably the highlights. At dusk,drove to our hotel as the rain clouds again rolled in.

Weds 13th February - Early start for a days birding in Krunching Falls NationalPark where new species came thick and fast, and that was before we’d started towalk the trails. A plethora of babblers and woodpeckers filled our day, with greatviews of some tricky species, Fluffy-backed Tit-babbler and Black-throatedBabbler, Maroon and Banded Woodpecker personal favourites, A Great ArgusPheasant calling was tempting, a quick whistle from a Rail Babbler even more so,but neither would respond. Lunch in the field was slightly delayed for a roostingBrown Wood Owl, Scarlet-rumped Trogon and a few other goodies before wetracked back mid-afternoon to revisit the fabulous male Blyth’s Frogmouth on itsnest and frame filling views of the nearby roosting female. Departed lateafternoon for the long drive back to Krabi for our final nights stay in Thailand.

Thurs 14th February – Early morning found us on the Krabi mangrove walkwaystaring at a calling Mangrove Pitta before a boat trip out through the mangrovesand onto the mudflats. Highlights in the former, Brown-winged Kingfishers and aquartet of the fabulous Black-and-Red Broadbill and the latter, some ‘missing’

shorebirds, Terek Sandpiper, Turnstone as well as three more Nordmann’sGreenshank. Back to dock in the increasing midday heat and a welcome lunch ata nearby restaurant. The afternoon was spent at various forest localities aroundKrabi gaining a few more species for the burgeoning list including everything fromGold-whiskered Barbet, Silver-rumped Needletails and a group of LargeWoodshrike. Back to Krabi town for a clean-up and repack before it was back toKrabi Airport for our onward flight to Bangkok and then on to London on theovernight flight.

Checklist of the species recorded 6th to 14th February 2013

Location Abbreviations KK Kaeng Krachan , WKT Wat Khao Takrao, LPB/PTLaem Pak Bia & Pak Thale, KNC Khao Nor Chuchi, KF Krunching Falls NationalPark.

BIRDS

Bar-backed Hill Partridge Arborophila brunneopectus - Eight on the 09/02 KK

Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus – One was seen, several heard on 09/02 KK

Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos – Three groups were seen on 09/02 KK

Grey Peacock Pheasant Polyplectron bicalcaratum – Heard only 09/02 KK

Great Argus Argusianus argus – A male heard calling on a ridge 13/02 KF

Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica – 150+ on 07/05 WKT.

Northern Pintail Anas acuta – Around 200 birds on 07/05 WKT

Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata – At least 15 birds on 07/02 WKT

Garganey Anas querquedula – 20+ on 07/02 WKT

Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis – Commonly seen around LPB and WKT.

Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Dendrocopus canicapillus – One, KNC 12/02.

Rufous Piculet Sasia abnormis – One at KNC on 12/02, one KF on 13/02.

Buff-rumped Woodpecker Meiglyptes tristis – One at KF on 13/02.

Grey-and-Buff Woodpecker Hemicircus concretus – Two at KF on 13/02

Banded Woodpecker Picus mineaceus – One on 12/02 KNC and one on 13/02KF.

Greater Yellownape Picus flavinucha – A pair on 09/02 KK.

Crimson-winged Woodpecker Picus puniceus – A pair on 09/02 KK.

Streak-breasted Woodpecker Picus viridanus – One at KF on 13/02.

Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus – One on 09/02 KK.

Common Flameback Dinopium javanense – A pair on 10/02 KK

Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes lucidus – A pair on 09/02 KK

Maroon Woodpecker Blythipicus rubiginosus – One seen well on 13/02 KF.

Great Slaty Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus – Two pairs seen in displayon 09/02 KK.

Great Barbet Megalaima virens – Several seen well on 09/02 KK

Green-eared Barbet M. faiostricta – Two on the 10/02 at KK

Gold-whiskered Barbet M. chrysopogon – Several on 13/02 KF and Krabi14/02.

Blue-throated Barbet M. asiatica – Regularly seen on both days at KaengKrachan.

Blue-eared barbet M. australis – Regularly seen and heard on both days at KK.

Red-crowned Barbet M. rafflesii – One at KNC 12/02.

Red-throated Barbet M. mystacophanos – Observed on 11/02 KNC, 13/02 KFand 13/02 Krabi.

Coppersmith Barbet M. haemacephala – Observed both close to LPB and at KK.

Brown Barbet Calorhamphus fuliginosus – Observed at KF on 13/02.

Oriental Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris – Seen well at KK on both09/02 and 10/02.

Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis – Two seen well at KK on 09/02.

Rusty-cheeked Hornbill Anorrhinus tickelli – Heard on 09/02 with 3 seen on10/02 at KK.

White-crowned Hornbill Aceros comatus – One seen well plus a small group atKF on 13/02.

Wreathed Hornbill A. undulatus – Three at KK on 09/02 and 5 at KF 13/02.

Scarlet-rumped Trogon Harpactes duvaucelli – A pair at KF on 13/02

Orange-breasted Trogon H. oreskios – Heard and seen at KK on 10/02

Red-headed Trogon H. erythrocephalus – A male at KK on 09/02Brown-winged Kingfisher Halcyon amauroptera - At least 8 birds around KrabiMangroves on 14/02

Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis – Several around LPB/PK 07 & 08/02 andKrabi 14/02.

Blue-eared Kingfisher A. meninting – Two at KNC on 13/02.

Banded Kingfisher Lacedo pulchella – Three seen on 13/02 KF

Ruddy Kingfisher Halcyon coromanda – One was spotlighted at KNC on 11/02.

White-throated Kingfisher H. smyrnensis – Regularly seen in the LPB/PK area,07-08/02

Black-capped Kingfisher H. pileata - Regularly seen in the LPB/PK area 07 –08/02

Collared Kingfisher Todirhamphus chloris - Regularly seen in the LPB/PK area07 – 08/02

Rufous-collared Kingfisher Actenoides concretus – One seen exceptionally wellat KF on 13/02.

Rufous-backed Kingfisher Ceyx rufidorsa – One seen well at KNC on 11/02.

Red-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyornis amictus – Heard in both KK on 09/02 andKF on 13/02 with sadly no sightings.

Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis - Regularly seen in the LPB/PK area, 07-08/02

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater M. leschenaulti – Around 50 birds at KK on 09/02.

Moustached Hawk Cuckoo Hierococcyx vegans – One seen very well KNC on11/02.

Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis – Observed regularly throughout trip.

Lesser Coucal C. bengalensis – One in the WTK area 08/02.

Plaintive Cuckoo Cacomantis merulinus - One in the WTK area 08/02.

Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus – One KNC on 11/02.

Drongo Cuckoo Surniculus lugubris – Observed KNC on 12/02 and KF on 13/02.

Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopacea – Recorded throughout the period.

Green-billed Malkoha Phaenicophaeus tristis – Observed in KK on both 09 &10/02, KNC on 12/02 and Krabi 14/02.

Raffle’s Malkoha P. chlorophaeus – Observed in KNC 11 & 12/02 and KF on13/02.

Red-billed Malkoha P. javanicus – One seen well in KF on 13/02.

Chestnut-breasted Malkoha P. curvirostris - One seen well in KF on 13/02

Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis – Regularly seen on roadside wires close toLPB/PKDollarbird Eurystomus orientalis – A pair in KK on 09/02

Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus – Two Krunching Falls on 13/02.

Vernal Hanging Parrot Loriculus vernalis – Several in KK on 09/02 and at KF on13/02.

Hoopoe Upupa epops – Observed close to LPB/PK on 08/02

Himalayan Swiftlet Collocalia brevirostris – Observed at KK on 09/02

Germain’s Swiftlet Collacalia germani – Observed throughout the trip at alllocalities.

Silver-rumped Needletail Rhaphidura leucopygialis – Observed in a mixedgroup of swifts at Krabi on 14/02

Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis – Observed throughout the tour.

Pacific Swift Apus pacificus – Observed at KF on 13/02

House Swift A. nipalensis – Breeding bird at our hotel in Cha Am.

Grey-rumped Treeswift Hemiprocne longipennis – Observed at KNC on 12/02

Oriental Bay Owl Phodilus badius – Superb views of a calling bird with severalothers heard at KNC on 11/02

White-fronted Scops Owl Otus sagittatus – Superb views of a pair at a daytimeroost in KK on 09 & 10/02.

Asian Barred Owlet Glaucidium cuculoides – Heard at KK on 10/02.

Spotted Owlet Athene brama – One close to LPB/PK on 08/02.

Brown Hawk Owl Ninox scutulata – One at KF on 12/02.

Brown Wood Owl Strix leptogrammica – One in daytime roost at KF on 13/02.

Great Eared Nightjar Eurostopodus macrotis – Four at KK on 09/02 includingclose views of one coming to drink.

Gould’s Frogmouth Batrachostomus stellatus – Stunning views of a male eatinga large cricket and close to a nest at KNC on 11/02.

Blyth’s Frogmouth B. affinis – Brief views at KF on 12/02 and then stunningviews of a male on a nest and a female closeby at KF on 13/02

Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka – One on the road at KK on 09/02.

Large-tailed Nightjar C. macrurus – Stunning views of a displaying pair at KKplus four others on 09/02 and again birds observed on the 10/02.

Indian Nightjar C. asiaticus – A single and then a pair close to LPB/PK on08/02.

Rock (Feral) Pigeon Columba livia – Throughout.

Mountain Imperial Pigeon Ducula badia – Birds observed at KK on 09/02.

Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis – Commonly recorded around LPB/PK andelsewhere.

Red-collared Dove S. tranquebarica - Commonly recorded around LPB/PK.

Peaceful (Zebra) Dove Geopelia striata - Commonly recorded.

Orange-breasted Pigeon Treron bibincta – A small flock near WKT on 07/02

Thick-billed Green Pigeon T. curvirostra – Close observations of birds in afruiting tree at KK on 10/02, at KNC on 12/02 and at KF on 13/02.

Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon T. sphenura – Several at KK on 09/02.

Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica – Regularly observed in forest areas with atleast 9 birds at KK on 09/02.

Little Cuckoo Dove Macropygia ruficeps – One Kaeng Krachan on 09/02.

White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus - Small numbers, KingsProject LPB and Krabi 14/02

Common Moorhen Gallicrex cinerea - 2/3 Kings Project LPB/PK and also atWKT.

Ruddy-breasted Crake Porzana fusca - Around six birds, Kings Project, PPB/PT.

Red-legged Crake Rallina fasciata – One at Krunching Falls on 13/02.

Slaty-breasted Rail Gallirallus striatus - At least 2 in the Kings Project, LPB/PT.

Pintail Snipe Gallinago stenura - Regularly observed in Kings Project, LPB/PT.

Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago – Small numbers observed in the KingsProject LPB/PT.

Painted Snipe Rostratula benghalensis – A male at the Kings Project on 06/02

Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica –Reasonable numbers, often at Pak Thalerather than Laem Pak Bia. 06-08/02.

Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa – Observed daily between 06-08/02 LPB/PTwith around 400 birds on 07/02.

Asian Dowitcher Limnodromus semipalmatus – A group of 24 birds togetherwith Nordmann’s Greenshank on 07/02 was a welcome bonus.

Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus - Good numbers on the mud flats and smallernumbers at the roosts LPB/PT 06-08/02.

Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata - Good numbers on the mud flats, 653 atthe roost at Pak Thale on 08/02.

Far-eastern Curlew Numenius madagascariensis – One bird at least roostingwith the Eurasian Curlew at Pak Thale on 08/02

Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidius indicus – Several in stunning plumage in theWKT area 08/02.

Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirugus – Small numbers, in non-breeding plumage around the WKT area on 08/02

Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus - Commonly seen, often in good numbersin select and favoured areas around LPB/PT.

Common Redshank Tringa totanus – Small numbers observed close to KrabiMangroves on the 14/02

Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis - Commonly seen often in very goodnumbers in group feeding frenzies on suitable pools around LPB/PT 06-08/02.

Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia - Commonly seen.

Nordmann's Greenshank Tringa guttifer - Good views were obtained with amaximum count of around 42 birds together at LPB/PT on 07/02 with 2 birds theprevious day. 3 birds at Krabi Mangroves area on 14/02

Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus - One in the LPB/PT area on 08/02.

Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola - Commonly seen, especially around Laem PakBia pans 06-08/02.

Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus – Good numbers at Krabi mudflats on 14/02.

Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos - Small numbers throughout.

Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres – Small numbers on the Krabi mudflats on14/02

Great Knot Calidris tenuirostris - At least 800 -1200 birds in Laem Pak Bia area,the key to finding Nordmann's.

Red Knot Calidris canutus - Probably around a fifty birds intermixed with themain roosting flocks at Laem Pak Bia./Pak Thale between 06-08/02 some withadvancing breeding plumage.

Ruff Philomachus pugnax - Fifteen to twenty birds in the general Laem Pak Biaarea throughout the period.

Sanderling Calidris alba - Small numbers around the saltpans and a good roostat the sandpit.

Spoon-billed Sandpiper Calidris pygmeus - We obviously regularly visit thesebirds and had excellent views during the period. With up to five birds occasionallytogether in the Pak Thale area, though usually three to four closely associating, itwas a good period to observe them.

Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis - Commonly seen with occasional large flocksbut again, perhaps lower numbers than in recent years LPB/PT 06-08/02.

Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii - A couple of birds in the Abandonedbuilding area LPB/PT06/02.

Long-toed Stint Calidris subminuta - Reasonably good numbers scatteredaround the drier areas of the saltpans 06-08/02..

Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea – Common and in good numbers LPB/PT06-08/02

Broad-billed Sandpiper Limicola falcinellus - Small groups throughout withsome excellent views during the period LPB/PT 06-08/02..

Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus - Common

Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta - A group of 52 birds around Laem Pak Biaoften went missing in the vast area., counted on 07/02.

Oriental Pratincole Glareola maldivarum - A flock of 50+ birds in the templearea was a pleasant surprise on 08/02..

Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius - Small numbers throughout LPB/PTarea 06-08/02.

Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus - Common throughout.

Swinhoe's Plover Charadrius (alexandrinus) dealbatus - Excellent view of boththe male and female on the sandspit at Laem Pak Bia on 07/02.

Malaysian Plover Charadrius peronii – Three pairs present at Laem Pak BiaSandspit, seen well on 07/02.

Lesser Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus – Good numbers, regularly seen oftenintermixed with their bigger cousins LPB/PT area 06-08/02.

Greater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii - Good numbers, regularly seenoften intermixed with their bigger cousins LPB/PT area 06-08/02..

Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulva - Again regularly recorded, often in goodnumbers in the drier areas LPB/PT area 06-08/02.

Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola - Commonly recorded LPB/PT area 06-08/02.and Krabi 14/02.

Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus – Five at Laem Pak Bia on 06/02 and 8close to Pak Thale on 08/02.

Red-wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus - Observed daily LPB/PT area 06-08/02,KK on 09-10/02

Brown-headed Gull Larus brunnicephalus – The common gull in the LPB/PT area06-08/02.

Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus – Small numbers present LPB/PT area 06-08/02

Caspian Tern Sterna caspia - Good numbers present this year LPB/PT area 06-08/02 and at Krabi 14/02.

Lesser-crested Tern Sterna bengalensis – One observed at the roost off theSandspit Laem Pak Bia on 07/02 and several off Krabi 14/02.

Great-crested Tern Sterna bergii – One observed at the roost off the SandspitLaem Pak Bia. On 07/02.

Common Tern Sterna hirundo - Commonly seen LPB/PT area 06-08/02 and atKrabi 14/02

Black-naped Tern S. sumatrana – A surprise and welcome find at Pak Thalewith one bird in the Common Tern roost 06/02.

Gull-billed Tern Sterna nilotica - Commonly seen LPB/PT area 06-08/02.

Little Tern Sterna albifrons - Commonly seen LPB/PT area 06-08/02.

Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybridus - Very common in the LPB/PT area 06-08/02.

White-winged Black Tern C. leucopterus – One at Laem Pak Bia on 07/02.

Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes - One of the world's stunning raptors, two flew byat Kaeng Krachan on 09/02 and a flock of nine birds at Krunching Falls on 13/02.Oriental Honey Buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus – Singles observed at KNC on12/02 and KF on 13/02.

Black-eared Kite Milvus migrans lineatus – Around eight birds between WKT andinland at Norng Blah Lai on 07/02.

Brahminy Kite Haliastur Indus - Observed daily common in the LPB/PT area 06-08/02 and again at Krabi 14/02.

White-bellied Sea Eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster – Three around the mangrovesin Krabi 14/02.

Osprey Pandion haliaetus – One around the Wat Khao Takrao area on 07/02.

Eastern Marsh Harrier Circus melanoleucus - 2/3 in the Norng Blah Lai area07/02

Pied Harrier Circus melanoleucos – One observed over the Norng Blah Lai area,sadly not a male 07/02.

Shikra Accipiter badius - Single in the Laem Pak Bia area 08/02.

Crested Goshawk Accipiter trivirgatus - A handful observed in Kaeng KrachanNP on 09/02 and two KNC on 11/02.

Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga – A single bird seen close to the NorngBlah Lai raptor watch area 07/02

Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela – Three Kaeng Krachan 09/02 and twoKF 13/02.

Changeable Hawk-eagle Spizaetus cirrhatus – Singles at Kaeng Krachan onboth 09/02 and 10/02.

Mountain Hawk-eagle S. nipalensis – A single bird observed at Kaeng Krachanon 09/02.

Wallace’s Hawk-eagle S. nanus – Fabulous views of a perched adult inKrunching Falls 12/02.

Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus - Observed in good numbers, unto 7birds in the Norng Blah Lai raptor area 07/02.

Peregrine Falco peregrinus – One Bangkok 06/02, one Norng Blah Lai raptorwatch area 07/02 and another LPB/PT area 08/02.

Common Kestrel F. tunninculus – One LPB/PT area 08/02.

Indian Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscicollis - Observed most days but always inmuch smaller numbers than the next species.

Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger - Commonly recorded

Little Egret Egretta garzetta - Common

Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes - One on the sandspit at Laem Pak Bia 07/02and 5 at Krabi 14/02.

Pacific Reef Egret Egretta sacra – Observed regularly over lunch in the LPB?PTarea with 4 on the 07/02.

Eastern Great Egret Ardea modesta - Regularly observed throughout theperiod.

Intermediate Egret Mesophoyx intermedia – A dozen in the WKT area 07/02

Eastern Cattle Egret Bulbulcus coromandus - Commonly recorded in suitablehabitat.

Grey Heron Ardea cinerea - Observed daily.

Purple Heron Ardea purpurea – One in the WKT area 07/02

Chinese Pond Heron Ardeola bacchus – A small number seen in Kaeng Krachan09-10/02.

Javan Pond Heron Ardeola speciosa - Probably the commonest heron in theLPB/PT area.

Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax – A few seen in the LPB/PTarea 08/02.

Little Heron Butorides striatus – Small numbers recorded in the LPB/PT area 06-08/02 and KNC on 11/02, Krabi 14/02.

Yellow Bittern Ixobrychus sinensis - Single at the temple near Pak Thale 08/02.

Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus - One in the Norng Blah Laiarea 07/02.

Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala – Small groups observed on each of thethree days LPB/PT area 06-08/02.

Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans - Invariably seen whilst driving from theairport in Bangkok toward the saltpans but also good numbers in the WKT areaon 07/02.

Blue Pitta Pitta cyanea – One calling at Kaeng Krachan on 10/02 would notrespond.

Malayan Banded Pitta Pitta irena - Stunning views of a male for about an hourin KNC on 11/02, another heard at KF on 13/02.

Mangrove Pitta P. megarhyncha – Great views of a calling bird at KrabiMangrove Boardwalk on 14/02.

Black-and-Red Broadbill Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos – Four birds seen wellat Krabi Mangroves 14/02.

Banded Broadbill Eurylaimus javanicus – Several heard at KK 09-10/02, oneflew closeby on 10/02, birds heard at KNC 11/02 and KF 13/02.

Black-and-yellow Broadbill E. ochromatus – Great views of a male at KNC on11/02.

Long-tailed Broadbill Psarisomus dalhousiae – Heard at KK on 09/02, butsadly, due to road traffic, wouldn’t come out to play.

Lesser Green Leafbird Chloropsis cyanopogon – One at KF on 13/02

Blue-winged Leafbird Chloropsis cochinchinensis - Seen well at KK on both09/02 and 10/02

Golden-fronted Leafbird C. auriferous - Observed at Kaeng Krachan 10/02

Orange-bellied Leafbird C. hardwickii - Observed at Kaeng Krachan 09/02

Asian Fairy Bluebird Irena puella - Commonly encountered at Kaeng Krachanand KNC.

Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus – Singles observed throughout the LPB/PT period06-08/02.

Rail Babbler Eupetes macrocercus – A bird called just once but wouldn’t respondat KF on 13/02.

Black Drongo Dicurus macrocercus – Numerous in suitable habitat in the LPB/PTarea 06-08/02

Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucocephaeus - Common at KK 09-10/02

Crow-billed Drongo D. aeneus –One at KK on 09/02 and another at KNC 11/02

Bronzed Drongo D. aeneus –Observed both days at KK 09-10/02 and KNC on12/02..

Spangled Drongo D. hottentotus – Regularly observed at KK on 09-10/02.

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo D. paradiseus – Surprisingly, only one, atKrunching on 12/02.

Large-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos - Commonly seen in suitable habitat.

Common Green Magpie Cissa chinensis - Heard regularly around the streams inKK, seen well on the 10/02.

Racket-tailed Treepie Crypsirina temia - A pair at the Kings Project. LPB 06/02and at KK on 10/02.

Ratchet-tailed Treepie Crypsirina tempuras - Superb views near the top campat Kaeng Krachan of a pair of birds on the 09/02, a welcome bonus.

Dark-throatedOriole Oriolus xanthonotus - One at Krunching Falls on 13/02.

Black-naped Oriole O. chinensis - Singles at KNC on 12/02 and Krunching13/02.

Black-winged Cuckooshrike Coracina melaschistos – Two at KK on 09/02 oneat KF on 13/02 and one KF 13/02.

Swinhoe's Minivet P. cantonensis – Four at Kaeng Krachan on 09/02, a group atKNC on 12/02 and another group at Krabi 14/02

Ashy Minivet P. divaricatus – A group at KNC on 13/02..

Scarlet Minivet P. flammeus - Groups observed at KNC on 12/02 and Krunching13/02.

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus picots - Four at KK on 09/02 and asingle at Krabi 13/02

Pied Fantail Rhipidura javanica – Common around the LPB/PT area between 06-08/02.

Common Iora Aegithina tiphia – Singles throughout the period in the LPB/PTarea 06-08/10.

Green Iora A. viridissima – Single birds seen at KNC on both 12 & 13/02.

Great Iora A. lafresnayei – Heard at KNC on 11/02 and observed on 12/02.

Black-naped Monarch Hypothymis azurea – Singles at Kaeng Krachan on09/02, KNC on 12/02 and KF on 13/02.

Asian Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisea- Two were seen at KaengKrachan on 09/02 and a male white-phase at KNC on 12/02.

Rufous-winged Philentoma Philentoma pyrhopterum a pair at KNC on 11/02, afemale KNC on 12/02.

Maroon-breasted Philentoma P. velatum – Two males at Krunching Falls on13/02.

Large Woodshrike Tephrodornis gularis – Four, Krabi 14/02.

Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius – Two at kaeng Krachan on 09/02

Orange-headed Thrush Zoothera citrina – One at Kaeng Krachan 09/02, singlesat KNC on both 11 & 12/02.

Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica – Six in Kaeng Krachan on 09/02,singles at KNC, KF, and Krabi 11-14/02.

Asian Brown Flycatcher M. dauurica – Singles in KNC on 12/02 and Krunching13/02.

Brown-streaked Flycatcher M. williamsoni – Several birds at KNC on 12/02.

Red-throated Flycatcher Ficedula albicilla – Two near LPB on 08/02 , commonat KK 09-10/02.

Hainan Blue Flycatcher Cyornis hainanus – A male at Khao Nor Chuchi on11/02.

Chinese Blue Flycatcher C. glaucicomans - A male at Khao Nor Chuchi on11/02.

Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassina - Two Kaeng Krachan on 09/02.

Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher Cullicicapa ceylonensis – Singles at KK onboth 09-10/02, single KNC on 11/02 and at KF 13/02.

Siberian Blue Robin Luscinia cyane – A single at KNC on 12/02.

Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis – Common throughout.

White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus – Singles on both days at KaengKrachan 09-10/02 and at Krunching 13/02.

White-crowned Forktail Enicurus ruficapillus – Heard and seen briefly atKrunching Falls on 13/02.

Siberian Stonechat Saxicola maura - Small numbers in the more suitable drierareas in the LPB/PT period 06-08/02

Ashy Woodswallow Artamus fuscus - A few at and between Cha Am and LaemPak Bia 06-08/02.

Asian Pied Starling Graupica contra - Ever present at the Kings Project, singleselsewhere 06-08/02.

Common Myna Acridotheres tristis - Recorded daily, throughout period.

White-vented Myna Acridotheres grandis - Recorded daily 06-08/02.

Hill Myna Gracula religiosa – Two in Kaeng Krachan on 09/02.

Sand Martin Riparia riparia – One LPB/PT on 06/02.

Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica – Common throughout period.

Pacific Swallow H. tahitica – Small numbers between KNC and KF on 12/02 andobserved well Krabi 14/02..

Sultan Tit Melanochlora sultana – Seen well at Kaeng Krachan with at least fourbirds on 10/02.

Black-headed Bulbul Pycnonotus atriceps - Seen well at Kaeng Krachan with atleast ten birds on 10/02.

Black-crested Bulbul P. melanicterus – Commonly observed at Kaeng Krachan09-10/02.

Scaly-breasted Bulbul P. squamatus – Seen well at Krunching Falls on 13/02.

Grey-bellied Bulbul P. cyaniventris - Seen well at Krunching Falls on 13/02.

Red-whiskered Bulbul P. jocosus – Singles at LPB/PT area on 07 & 08/02.

Puff-backed Bulbul P. eutilotus – Seen well at Khao Nor Chuchi on 12/02.

Stripe-throated Bulbul P. finlaysoni – Observed at KK on 10/02 and KNC onboth 11-12/02.

Flavescent Bulbul P. flavescens – Observed at Kaeng Krachan on 09/02.

Yellow-vented Bulbul P. goiavier – Single bird on 06/02 and several 07/02LPB/PT area.

Streak-eared Bulbul P. blandfordi – Singles throughout LPB/PT period 06-08/02, at KNC on 10 & 11/02.

Cream-vented Bulbul P. simplex – Several KNC on 11/02.

Red-eyed Bulbul P. brunneus - Several KNC on 12 & !3/02.

Grey-eyed Bulbul Iole propinqua – Observed at kaeng Krachan on both days 09& 10/02.

Buff-vented Bulbul I. Olivacea – Birds recorded at KNC 12/02 and KF 13/02.

Ochraceous Bulbul Alophoixus ochraceous – Common at KK 09 & 10/02 and KF12 & 13/02.

Grey-cheeked Bulbul A. bres – Observed at KNC 11 & 12/02 and KF 13/02.

Yellow-bellied Bulbul A. phaeocephalus – Observed at KNC on 11/02 andKrunching 13/02.

Hairy-backed Bulbul Tricholestes criniger – Seen well at Krunching Falls NP on13/02.Streaked Bulbul Ixos malaccensis – Observed at KNC on 11/02 and KrunchingFalls on 13/02.

Mountain Bulbul Hypspetes mcclellandii - One at Kaeng Krachan on 09/02.

Golden-bellied Gerygone Gerygone sulphurea - Observed relatively easily atthe Kings Project, LPB and also at KNC on both 11 & 12/02.

Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis - Small numbers in the LPB/PT area 06-08/10.

Plain Prinia Prinia inornata – Singles in the LPB/PT area on both 07 & 08/02.

Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius – Single, near LPB on 08/02.

Dark-necked Tailorbird Orthotomus atrogularis – Observed at KK, KNC and KF.

Ashy Tailorbird O. ruficeps – Heard and glimpsed Krabi Mangroves on 14/02.

Black-browed Reed Warbler Acrocephalus bistrigiceps - Small numbers KingsProject and WKT area.

Oriental Reed Warbler Acrocephalus orientalis - A couple of wintering birds atthe Kings Project were often difficult to observe this year, singles WKT area.

Dusky Warbler Phylloscopus fuscatus - Singles in the LPB/PT area 06-08/02.

Arctic Warbler P. borealis – One KK on 09/02 and one KF 13/02.

Eastern-crowned warbler P. coronatus – Six at KNC on 11/02, similar numbers12/02

Yellow-browed Warbler P. inornatus – Heard throughout, common at KK.

Oriental White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus – Two Kaeng Krachan on 09/02.

Yellow-bellied Warbler Abroscopus superciliaris – Four on 09/02, 2 on 10/02KK and singles KNC 12/02.

Black-throated Laughingthrush G. chinensis – Two with a group of White-hooded Babbler at KK on 09/02.

Abbot's Babbler Malacocincla abbot – Several at KNC on both 11/02 and 12/02.

Short-tailed babbler M. malaccensis – Good views at Krunching Falls on 13/02.

Puff-throated Babbler Pellomeum ruficeps – Observed at KNC on 12/02.

Black-capped Babbler P. capistratum – Observed at Krunching Falls on 13/02.

White-browed Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus schisticeps – Three at KaengKrachan on 09/02.

Ferruginous Babbler Trichastoma bicolor – Observed at KNC on both 11/02 and12/02.

Moustached Babbler Malacopteron magnirostre – Observed at KNC on 12/02and Krunching 13/02.

Scaly-crowned Babbler M. cinereum – Observed at Krunching Falls NP on13/02.

Rufous-crowned babbler M. magnum – Observed at KNC on 12/02.

Striped Tit-babbler Macronous gularis – Observed at Kaeng Krachan on 09/02

Fluffy-backed Tit-babbler M. ptilosus – Great views of a pair calling atKrunching on 13/02.

Grey-headed babbler Stachyris poliocephala – Observed at KF on 12/02

Spot-necked Babbler Stachyris strialata – Two, Kaeng Krachan 09/02.

Black-throated Babbler S. nigricollis – Great views of a calling pair at KF on13/02.

Chestnut-rumped Babbler S. maculata – One briefly at KF on 13/02.

Chestnut-winged Babbler S. erythroptera – Observed at KNC on 12/02 and KFon 13/02..

White-browed Shrike-babbler Pteruthius flaviscapis – One briefly KK on 09/02.

Brown-cheeked Fulvetta Alcippe poioicephala –Observed at KK on both 09 &10/02.

Grey- cheeked Fulvetta A, morrisoni – Observed at KK on 09/02.

Brown Fulvetta A. brunneicauda – One at Krunching Falls on 13/02.

White-bellied Yuhina Yuhina zantholeuca – Observed at KF on 12/02.

White-hooded Babbler Gampsorhynchus ruffles - A group at KK with Black-throated Laughing Thrush on 09/02.

Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker Prionochilus maculates – Observed at KNC 11& 12/02 and KF on 13/02.

Thick-billed Flowerpecker Dicaeum agile – Heard and glimpsed at KNC on11/02.

Yellow-vented Flowerpecker D. chrysorrheum – One at Krunching on 13/02

Orange-bellied Flowerpecker D. trigonostigma – Birds regularly around thegardens at KNC on 11/02 and 12/02.

Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker Dicaeum cruentatum - Birds seen at KK on09/02 and KF on 13/02.

Fire-breasted Flowerpecker D. ignipectus – One briefly at Kaeng Krachan on09/02.

Purple-naped Sunbird Hypogramma hypogrammicum – Two observed at KNCon 11/02.

Plain Sunbird Anthreptes simplex – One at KF on 13/02.

Brown-throated Sunbird A. mallacensis - Observed at KNC on 12/02 and KFon 13/02.

Ruby-cheeked Sunbird A. singalensis – Observed at KNC on 11/02 andKrunching on 13/02.

Purple-throated Sunbird Nectarinia sperata – Observed at KNC on 12/02.

Olive-backed Sunbird Nectarinia jugularis – Regularly observed close to humanhabitation and at KK.

Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja – Observed at Kaeng Krachan on 09/02and KF on 12/02.

Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra – Observed at KNC on 11/02,Krunching on 13/02 and Krabi 14/02.

Spectacled Spiderhunter A. flavigaster – Observed at KNC, Krunching andKrabi.

Yellow-eared Spiderhunter A. chrysogenys – Observed at KNC on 11/02 &12/02 and Krunching on 13/02.

Grey-breasted Spiderhunter A. affinis – Observed at Krunching Falls NP on12/02.

Streaked Spiderhunter Arachnothera magna – Several seen well at KaengKrachan on 09/02.

Richard’s Pipit Anthus richardi –One close to Pak Thale on 08/02.

Paddyfield Pipit Anthus ruffles - Regularly observed during the tour in suitablehabitat.

Indochinese Bushlark Mirafra marionae – A flock of 12 near Laem Pak Bia onthe 07/02

Oriental Skylark Alauda gulgula - A few birds on the traditional patch behind thetemple near Pak Thale on 08/02

Eastern Yellow Wagtail Motacilla tschutschensis - Observed in small numbersin suitable habitat.

Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea – One KK on 10/02.

House Sparrow Passer domesticus – Observed regularly at the beginning of thetour.

Plain-backed Sparrow Passer flaveolus - A small number of this rather smartlooking social sparrow were seen in the LPB/PT and WKT areas.

Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus - Commonly recorded.

Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus - A good year for this species with severalhundred birds in foraging parties in the WKT area on 07/02.

White-rumped Munia Lonchura leucogastra – Two KK on 09/02.

Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata – Several in the WKT area on07/02.

White-bellied Munia Lonchura atricapilla – One at KNC on 12/02.

MAMMALS

Northern Tree Shrew Tupaia belangeri - A single observed on 11/02.

Lyle's Flying Fox Pteropus lylei - There is a very large roost in the mangroves atLaem Pak Bia.

Large Flying Fox Pteropus vampyrus – Good numbers leaving their daytimeroost at Krunching on the 12/02.

Western Striped Squirrel Tamiops mcclellandii – Regularly observed at KaengKrachan. 09-10/02

Grey-bellied Squirrel Callosciurus caniceps – Singles at Kaeng Krachan 09-10/02

Pallas’s Squirrel Rubriscurus rubriventer – Several at Krunching on 13/02.

Horse-tailed Squirrel Sundasciurus hippurus – Singles at KNC 11/02 andKrunching 13/02.

Black Giant Squirrel Ratufa bicolour – Observed at Kaeng Krachan 09-10/02and KNC 11/02.

Small Asian Mongoose Herpestes javanicus – One near Wat Khao Takrao on07/02.

Long-tailed Macaque Macaca fascicularis – 20+ observed near Ban Laem07/02 and Krabi 14/02.

Southern Pig-tailed Macaque M. nemestrina – At least three at Krunching on12/02.

Stump-tailed Macaque M. arctoides - At least six at Krunching on 13/02.

Dusky Langur Trachypithecus obscures – Observed regularly and in goodnumbers on both days at Kaeng Krachan.

Banded Langur Presbytis femoralis –At least five individuals in two groups atkaeng Krachan on 09/02..

White-handed Gibbon Hylobates lar – Observed at Kaeng Krachan on the 09/02and heard Krunching on 13/02.

Red Muntjac Muntiacus muntjak – One at kaeng Krachan 10/02.

Sambar Deer Rusa unicolor – At least three at Kaeng Krachan on 09/02.

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS

Water Monitor Varanus salvator – Regularly seen at the Kings Project, also onthe mangroves and sandspit at Laem Pak Bia.

Bengal Monitor Varanus bengalensis nebulosus – One in KNC on 12/02

Tokay Gecko Gekko gecko – Regularly seen and heard in forested areas.

Spiny-tailed House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus – This species it seemsregularly around our various accommodations

Flat-tailed House Gecko Cosymbotus platyurus – The other numerous speciesin the various accomodations

Smooth-backed Gliding Gecko Ptychozoon lionotum – Originally thought to bea fern-tailed type Gecko, this species was observed at Krunching on 12/02, in thebar!

Common Gliding Lizard Draco volans – Observed at KNC on 11/02.

Emma Gray's Forest Lizard Calotes emma alticristatus – One in the bar atKrunching 12/02.

Malayan Giant Toad Bufo asper – Several around the bar area at Krunching on12/02

FISH

Giant Mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri. – Common around themangroves at Laem Pak Bia.

INVERTEBRATES

Tarantula Haplopelma sp – One Krabi 14/02

Plus a plethora of unidentified Butterflies, moths and various including PrayingMantis sp.

Mark Andrews