ABOUT THE BIRDING

Thale Noi is the largest freshwater lake in southern Thailand. It joins to much larger brackish lakes that in turn link to the sea at Songkhla. Birding around Thale Noi is primarily by boat, though an elevated road does go over a large area of marshes. Birding from the boat features mainly aquatic birds in vast Pink Lotus beds. Several species of bitterns as well as waterfowl such as Cotton Pygmy-Goose herons, egrets, Pheasant-tailed and Bronze-winged Jacanas, shorebirds and occasional raptors are the main attractions. The elevated road provides a vantage point for scoping waders and other birds such as Oriental Pratincole and Greater Great Cormorant and Painted-Snipe. Rarities such as Painted Stork are also possible.

LOCATION OF SITE

Thale Noi waterfowl reserve is located in southern Thailand and is reached via highway 4048 from Amphoe Muang. It's about 230km (3 hours) drive east of Krabi.

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
• Laem Pakarang
• 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
• Yaring Mangroves