Phuket, May 2019 (1 Viewer)

Cormac

Well-known member

• Mar 17, 2019

• #1

I will be in Phuket for 8 days in May.
I would appreciate any info on birding trips etc.
Can anyone reccomend a guide etc.
What is possible to achieve without a guide.

 

Andy Adcock

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• Mar 17, 2019

• #2

Go and stay at Khao Nor Chuchi for a few days.

http://www.thaibirding.com/locations/south/knc.htm

Famous for Gurney's Pitta which are sadly now gone but you should be able to find a good range of birds there and it's the right time for Blue-winged Pitta.

 

Last edited: Mar 17, 2019

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albatross02

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• Mar 17, 2019

• #3

Only 50 km north of Phuket airport is Phang Nga nationalpark.
In the morning, some interesting birdlife like Dollar Bird is possible.
Further north is Leam Pakarang for waders.
https://www.thaibirding.com/locations/south/pakarang.htm

 

Cormac

Well-known member

• Mar 18, 2019

• #4

Many thanks

 

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GWB77

Grafham Water Birder

• Mar 18, 2019

• #5

For guiding, contact Tony. I'm not sure of his coverage for Phuket, but I'm sure he can help point you in the right direction to another guide if he cannot help.

https://www.facebook.com/Tony.Thailandbirdwatching

 

Cormac

Well-known member

• Mar 18, 2019

• #6

Thanks Mark

 

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Oldnintheway

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• Mar 18, 2019

• #7

Haven't spent any time in the Phuket resort area for many years. I much prefer Phang nga to the North. Google Phuket birding and you'll get lots of info. Laem Phakarang is worth the trip. Have to catch the tide right.When I was there the birds started flying in about half down. Definitely explore on your own in any birdy looking area. You'll find birds just about everywhere including in the resorts.
https://thephuketbirder.wordpress.com/links/