Thai Birds 'n' Pies: December 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Khao Yai

Couldn't resist dropping back into Khao Yai yesterday morning, as last time I missed out on the White Throated Rockthrush.. When we arrived the Mugimaki was already perched and waiting for his next photo shoot. Doesn't really seemed to be too concerned by folk, just the "greedy Shama". The Rockthrush turned after about an hour (That's about my waiting limit 555) and posed for some nice shots. Not really sure which of these two I prefer, as I Photoshopped the meal worms out of one...(more natural???) Judge for yourself..

White Throated Rockthrush (with)

White Throated Rockthrush

White Throated Rockthrush (or without)

Monday, December 2, 2013

Pak Phli to Khao Yai

Well after not getting the Bluethroat on my trip to Pak Phli last week, I headed back Sunday morning determined not to come away empty handed again... It was a nice quiet morning with only two other birders there ( sorry guys.. forgot your names..) So, hide up, scene set and meal worms out we settled to see what turned up. Must only been 10 mins before the first Bluethroat turned up. Plenty of Stonechats, Cisticolas and Pipits around, too and about 100 Black Kites overhead. I really find the Pipits hard to ID... all look the same to me!! After a few more visits I was happy with my pics, so decided to head off to Khao Yai for the Mugi.

Bluethroat

Rosy Pipit??

Zitting Cisticola

Stonechat

So, off to get the Mugimaki Flycatcher and White Throated Rockthrush. Armed with site details from Gerry Brett ( cheers Gerry) I arrived at the park. A nice surprise FREE entry!!! Unfortunately not just for me.... but half the population of Thailand, too!!! The weather was really cool.. 17 degrees on the display at HQ. The Mugimaki showed almost immediately, so after getting the pics and wolfing down a couple of hotdog sandwiches I had a walk around in search of the Rockthrush. Sadly I didn't find it this time..Still I suppose that just gives me an excuse to go back again .555