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PO Box 1505
Fresno, TX 77455-1505

ph: 281-778-1486

nchappell@trogontours.net

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Thailand bird and wildlife Photo Tour

THAILAND BIRDS AND WILDLIFE

May 4-17, 2022

 

Photo Tour:  This tour focuses on photographing the birds of Thailand as well as elephants, primates and other wildlife.  We will spend one wekk at the premier bird photography lodge in Thailand which is near Keang Krachan National Park.  There are blinds on the property and several other sets of blinds outside the property which attract a large variety of birds which can be photographed at close range.  We will also have two days of bird photography at Beung Borapet, the largest weltand in Thailand as well as 2 afternoons of elephant and large mammal safari at Kuiburi National Park.

Tour Leaders: Charles and Jerrine Gangas. Chuck is a full time nature photographer based out of Stowe, Vermont who has traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia.  His images have been used by the popular IBird Pro app. He is known for his sense of humor and enthusiasm.  Jerrine loves working with non photographer spouses.  We will also be working with the local guides who have co led all of our previous Thailand photo tours.

Number of Participants: Maximum of 6 photographers with a maximum of 10 total participants (including nonphotographer spouses and companions). 

Cost: $4,800 per photographer, $4,200 per nonphotographer spouse/companion, $500 single supplement includes all meals, lodging, drinking water, transportation within Thailand, guiding, instruction, park fees.  It does not include airfare to get to Thailand, drinks other than water, tips and items of a personal nature such as phone calls or laundry. 

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Itinerary:

May 4th - Arrive to Bangkok International Airport.  Transfer to a nice hotel in downtown Bangkok. 

May 5th - Transfer from Bangkok to Beung Borapet.  This large freshwater lake provides habitat for a great variety of waterbirds, kingfishers and other bird species.  We will have an afternoon boat trip on the lake.  Accommodation: A nice hotel in Nakhon Sawan.

May 6th - We will have morning and afternoon boat trips on the lake.  One of the highlights should be the amazing Pheasant-tailed Jacanas in full breeding plumage.  It's also a great spot to photograph a variety of herons and bitterns.  Accommodation: A nice hotel in Nakhon Sawan.  

May 7th - Morning boat trip on Beung Borapet followed by transfer to our lodge near Keang Krachan National Park.  The lodge has wetlands and gardens which attract a large variety of birds.  There are numerous Pied Hornbills on the property and there are a couple of photography hides as well as feeders.  Lodge:  The premier birding lodge in Thailand, it's very comfortable and well run. 

May 8th to 13th - Based out of our lodge we will spend each of these 6 days either in Keang Krachan National Park or photographing from hides which are near the park.  This time of year the Pittas, Broadbills and Bee-eaters are calling and/or nesting making it fairly easy to photograph these spectcular species. The hides attract a huge variety of birds including Kalij Pheasant, Red Junglefowl, Green Mapgie, Crakes, Laughingthrushes, Flycatchers and many others.  In addition they attract quite a few small mammals including Lesser Mouse Deer and several species of squirrel. Lodge: The premier birding lodge in Thailand, it's very comfortable and well run.  

May 14th  - We check out of our lodge and head to a local reserve that is excellent for a couple of species of diurnal owls.  In the afternoon we check into our next hotel and head to Kuiburi National Park.  Here we will have an afternoon safari in an open vehicle.  We have an excellent chance of photographing Asian Elephants and a reasonable chance at other scare mammals such as Gaur.  The open woodland is good for raptors and hornbills.  Hotel: A nice hotel in the area.

May 15th - This morning we will visit a local reserve that is excellent for Bee eaters, Rollers and other open country birds.  In the afternoon we will have another elephant safari at Kuiburi National Park.  Hotel: A nice hotel in the area.

May 16th - We visit the open country reserve again this morning, stop by the owl location and then head back to Bangkok in the afternoon.  Hotel: A nice hotel close to the Bangkok International Airport

May 17th - Fly home with great images and memories. 

 

Green Magpie

Pied Hornbill

Blue Pitta

Red-legged Crake

Green Bee Eater

Spotted Owlets

Asian Elephants 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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PO Box 1505
Fresno, TX 77455-1505

ph: 281-778-1486

nchappell@trogontours.net