Birding in Petchaburi

While passing through the farmlands and salt pans of Petchaburi province, I can't help notice the rich variety of bird species around. Marvelous & beautiful creatures of flight - the frustration is my lack of ability to identify them. Besides my simple camera isn't capable for close up shots of wild life.

After taking this shot, I wanted to learn more about them.. at least be able to identify them for a start.
















The best starting point is back to Google search, of course! Birding reports listed more than 300+ species in the province. Wow, that's a lot more than I realize! In fact Kaeng Krachang National Park is also among favorite birding destinations. Thailand itself has close to1000 species!

My first lesson.. photos from a Thai birder, Noom Nuttun, taken in Petchaburi.
Noom has couple more photos at his site site: http://170674.multiply.com/
















































































































I found an article interview with Philip D. Round, author of Guide to Birds of Thailand citing most of their favorite birding areas are in Ban Laem district of Petchaburi province.
http://www.ornithomedia.com/magazine/mag_art355_2.htm

Philip is reputed to rediscover a specie of the large billed reed warbler (Acrocephalus orinus) in Petchaburi; thought to be extinct and not been seen since 1867, when a single bird of the species was reported in the northwest of India.
info: http://www.cryptomundo.com/cryptozoo-news/acrocephalus/

Another link with photos of birds at Laem Phak Bia, Petchaburi.
http://www.pbase.com/wsusanto/laem_phak_bia

Someday I'll probably end up as a serious birder!