Destination: Bangkok/Krabi/Khao Noi Chu Chi National Park
Destination: On arrival Krabi, you’ll transfer to Pakarung Beach where there’re a long sandy beach and corals support birds such as Chinese Egret, Crab Flover…then, move to Khanab Nam to see other kinds of bird. The last destination is Khao Nor Chuchi national park which supports the most diverse remaining lowland bird fauna of any site so far known in Peninsular Thailand, with over 230 species of resident and migrant birds. This national park is the only site known to support a potentially viable population of Gurney’s Pitta, with 12-15 probable territories so far located. Giant, and Banded Pitta are also present.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide
Day 1: Krabi arrival (L, D, G)
After meeting at Khao Luk, we will proceed to Pakarung Beach, some 25 kms north of Khao Luk. Here the long sandy beach and remnant corals support birds such as Chinese Egret, Crab Plover, Oyster Catcher, Terek Sandpiper, Grey-tailed Tattler, Ruddy Turnstone, Great Crested Tern, Lesser Crested Tern, Saunders’ Tern, and White-winged Tern. Birdwatching all day, before the transfer to Krabi town.
Overnight: Krabi town.
Day 2: Krabi (B, L, D, G)
Early morning explore the mangrove forest of Khanab Nam by long tail boat. Many birds can be spotted throughout the day in this area. Species include Mangrove Pitta, White-bellied Woodpecker, Common Redshank, Brown-winged Kingfisher, Ruddy Kingfisher, Pacific Swallow, Red-rumped Swallow, Flyeater, Mangrove Whistler, etc. Lunch at a restaurant in the town, before an afternoon of birding on a bar at the mouth of a river.
Overnight: Krabi town.
Day 3 and Day 4: Krabi/Khao Noi Chuchi National Park (B, L, D, G)
Very early morning, transfer to Khao Noi Chuchi national park, some 67 km from Karabi (approx. 40 mins drive). Birding all day on trails through the park and then return to Krabi after twilight. The park has a number of trails, each of which tend to reveal certain species. On trail E we have seen Gurney’s Pitta twice and many trogons. Trail B: Banded Pitta, Hooded Pitta, Black-and-Red Broadbill, Dusky Broadbill, and Green Broadbill. Other birds seen on the edges of the park include Black and Yellow Broadbill, Bushy-crested Hornbill, Blue-winged Pitta, Yellow-vented Bulbul and Puff-throated Babbler. Near a local canal, other possible sightings include White-chested Babbler, and Rufous-collared Kingfisher. Afternoon of day 3 we move to Pant Din Samung by 4×4 vehicle, where we can see Wreathed Hornbill, White-headed Munia (paddyfield areas), Whiskered Treeswift, and Tiger Shrike. Evening birding around Morakot Pond, where you can see Thick-billed Spider-hunter, Asian Paradise-flycatcher, Oriental Dwarf kingfisher, Grey-bellied Bulbul, Red-eyed Bulbul, Cream-vented Bulbul, and Stripe-throated Bulbul. Relax and take a swim here after a full day of birding.
Day 5: Krabi departure (B, G)
Depart Krabi early morning for a half day of bird watching at Panam Benja National Park (approx. 30 mins drive from Krabi). Departure after lunch and return to Krabi.
