Thai and Phillipine birds very different? (1 Viewer)

ampersand

Well-known member

• Jan 23, 2010

• #1

Thai and Philippine birds very different?

Going to The Philippines in 3 weeks time (Bohol and Cebu). Just me and the wife. Last year we went to Thailand and I took bins, camera and 'Field guide to the birds of Thailand', Graig Robson.

Just like in Thailand I won't be going overboard with the birding - probably hire a moped and try to visit a few good sites or short guided tour - I read Bohol is good.

So my question is: Will the above book suffice for my trip and cover most of the birds I am likely to see or are there quite a few different types of birds present in the 2 countries and should I fork out quite a bit of cash for 'A guide to the birds of the Philippines'?

Thanks

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Last edited: Jan 23, 2010

birdboybowley

Well-known member.....apparently so ;)

• Jan 23, 2010

• #2

Get the Philippine book!

 

rockfowl

Mark Andrews

• Jan 23, 2010

• #3

birdboybowley said:

Get the Philippine book!

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Agree, you'll be stuck without it.

 

ampersand

Well-known member

• Jan 24, 2010

• #4

Agree, you'll be stuck without it.

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So the birds are quite different then?

 

wintibird

André Weiss

Opus Editor

• Jan 24, 2010

• #5

Most of them are, yes.

 

ampersand

Well-known member

• Jan 25, 2010

• #6

Most of them are, yes.

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Thanks to you all for help and advice, I ordered the book today.

 

rockfowl

Mark Andrews

• Jan 25, 2010

• #7

ampersand said:

Thanks to you all for help and advice, I ordered the book today.

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Good luck and have a good time, some wonderful birds on both Islands and if you get the chance, go and have a look at the Tarsiers (if your into special mammals) on Bohol.