ABOUT THE BIRDING

Laem Pakarang is a sandy beach with dead coral that is exposed during low tide when birds congregate around the tip of the spit. Palm trees line the beach. Inland are coconut plantations, lagoons, and scrubland. It's not considered a prime birding locale, but it's a good stopover for those in the area. Birding is best at high tide.

The main attraction is various species of waders and terns. Typical waders include Lesser Sand-Plover and Greater Sand-Plover, both usually present, and Terek Sandpiper and Gray-tailed Tattler regularly but not always present. Among terns, Little Tern is most commonly there, with Roseate Tern, Black-naped Tern, Great Crested Tern, Lesser Crested Tern sometimes occurring. Rarities are always possible, including Beach Thick-knee, Kentish Plover, and Crab-Plover.

LOCATION OF SITE

Laem Pakarang is located about 10km north of the tourist down of Khao Lak in southern Thailand. It's coastal location is on the way south toward Thai Muang and Phang Nga, not far from Sri Phang Nga.

OTHER LOCALES

• Bueng Boraphet
• Chiang Saen Area, Mekong River
• Chumphon Area
• Doi Ang Khang
• Doi Chiang Dao
• Doi Inthanon National Park
• Doi Lang
• Doi Phu Kha National Park
• Doi Suthep-Pui
• Hala-Bala WS - Bala Section
• Hala-Bala WS - Hala Section
• Kaeng Krachan National Park
• Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary
• Khao Sok National Park
• Khao Yai National Park
• Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary
• Krabi River & Town
• Krung Ching
• Laem Pak Bia/Pak Thale
• Mae Hia Agricultural College
• Mae Ping National Park
• Mae Wong National Park
• Nam Nao National Park
• Pha Pru
• Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
• Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary
• Phu Suan Sai National Park
• Ratchaburi & Huay Mai Teng Reservoir
• Similan Islands Marine Park
• Sri Phang Nga
• Thai Muang
• Thale Noi
• Yaring Mangroves