Birds Of Thailand & Isaan

[AjarnNorth]

A great site with a lot of information about birds in Thailand, books on birds in Thailand, etc.

http://www.thaibirding.com/

[Goshawk]

probably the best bird photographer in Thailand...

Somchai Kanchanasut

[easethesqueeze]

probably the best bird photographer in Thailand...

Somchai Kanchanasut

WOW! I want to take shots like these!

[Goshawk]

probably the best bird photographer in Thailand...

Somchai Kanchanasut

WOW! I want to take shots like these!

he's always been very good but since he upgraded to a Nikon D3S body, last year i think, his imaging has gone beyond breathtaking...

[isanbirder]

Question:

Would any of the birding specialists be willing to help me out with determination of the few birds I have photos of?

It's just a handful, not a lot of work, and it would give me a start into birding in Isan. I did some birding already but these talking gold diggers (kidding) seem to be a different class than the magnificent birds around me at my farm. It is the latter class of birds that I want to give more attention.

I ordered both the Robson guides: Birds of Thailand and Birds of Thailand and SE Asia, so that will help me a lot as soon as they arrive.

Just for now I would be more than pleased if someone will take the time and effort to put me on the right track.

Thanks

Joe

The best way would be to post the photos on here... then you'll get everybody's input. Or wait until you have checked with the books.

[SanukJoeII]

Question:

Would any of the birding specialists be willing to help me out with determination of the few birds I have photos of?

It's just a handful, not a lot of work, and it would give me a start into birding in Isan. I did some birding already but these talking gold diggers (kidding) seem to be a different class than the magnificent birds around me at my farm. It is the latter class of birds that I want to give more attention.

I ordered both the Robson guides: Birds of Thailand and Birds of Thailand and SE Asia, so that will help me a lot as soon as they arrive.

Just for now I would be more than pleased if someone will take the time and effort to put me on the right track.

Thanks

Joe

The best way would be to post the photos on here... then you'll get everybody's input. Or wait until you have checked with the books.

Thanks Isanbirder. I have mailed the pics already to one of the specialists so I wait for the results.

Nevertheless it would be a good idea to start a thread (or change this one) on Bird determination, I think highly appreciated.

On another forum there was for long time such a thread on snakes, very useful, I learned a lot about snakes around me.

But I think the mod team should permit such a thread? Or not? Perhaps a mod can react on this?

Thanks

Joe

[AjarnNorth]

Good idea Isanbirder.

Already looked at a few of Joe's pics and have them as Pied Bushchat, Brown Shrike, Richard's Pipit, and Scaly-breasted Munia. Told him, though, that you and Goshawk would be better able to help as long time birders, especially on more difficult IDs and/or birds i am unfamiliar with..

Seems like Joe's in a good position to add a lot based on his location and surroundings.

[AjarnNorth]

Joe,

You might start by posting those first two birds you sent me that I have as female Pied Bushchat and Male Pied Bushchat. Possibility I have that wrong and they are White-tailed Robin, a species I am not familiar with. If so, Isaanbirder and/or Goshawk will be able to set me straight. Certain about the others, though.

[SanukJoeII]

Ok Chris, there we go: <BR><BR>Second try:

Edited May 16, 2011 by SanukJoeII

[isanbirder]

Ok Chris, there we go: <BR><BR>Second try:

Both Pied Bushchats.

There is a thread on Birdwatching in Isan, but usually people open their own thread if they want an identification (like the recent spate of snake threads).

[SanukJoeII]

Ok Chris, there we go: <BR><BR>Second try:

Both Pied Bushchats.

There is a thread on Birdwatching in Isan, but usually people open their own thread if they want an identification (like the recent spate of snake threads).

Thanks Isanbirder, info on male/female?

Joe

[Goshawk]

Both Pied Bushchats.

info on male/female?

both are male

[SanukJoeII]

Both Pied Bushchats.

info on male/female?

both are male

Thanks Goshawk :jap:

[AjarnNorth]

Both Pied Bushchats.

info on male/female?

both are male

Thanks Goshawk :jap:

Interesting. I had the one on the motorbike down as female based on "uniformly dark brown" and "no white wing streak." What did I miss? Just too dark overall to be a female? Input appreciated

[Goshawk]

Interesting. I had the one on the motorbike down as female based on "uniformly dark brown" and "no white wing streak." What did I miss? Just too dark overall to be a female?

the 'white wing streak' is highly variable on males. Can be very prominent, to barely noticable, to absent.. Something the guide books don't mention.

as for colour, easiest id is look at the ear coverts - black (or near as). Never on a female..

[AjarnNorth]

Interesting. I had the one on the motorbike down as female based on "uniformly dark brown" and "no white wing streak." What did I miss? Just too dark overall to be a female?

the 'white wing streak' is highly variable on males. Can be very prominent, to barely noticable, to absent.. Something the guide books don't mention.

as for colour, easiest id is look at the ear coverts - black (or near as). Never on a female..

OK. Didn't know that. Thanks for the input/information. Cheers.

[writeshack]

Just to get back to the main topic. I bought my copy of "A guide to the Birds of Thailand" by Boonsong Lekagul and Philip Round at Asia Books. It also has the names of the birds in Thai.

Edited May 18, 2011 by writeshack

[easethesqueeze]

Just to get back to the main topic. I bought my copy of "A guide to the Birds of Thailand" by Boonsong Lekagul and Philip Round at Asia Books. It also has the names of the birds in Thai.

Any idea if they have them in stock at the moment???

[Goshawk]

this is the second edition published 1974. Odd copies show up on eBay, i have 1 copy. Thai & english text

now have 2 copies..!

...honestly, i must have been searching 5yrs+ scouring the entire web on a weekly basis for a genuine Lekagul signed copy of this quite rare'ish volume to appear, & it did just a couple of days ago - in Texas USA... bought it immediately!. ... (its just a birding/collecting thing folks.. )

@easethesqueeze... a recent check at B2S bookshop in Airport Plaza, Chiangmai revealed NO copies of Lekaguls 1991 3rd edition.. (they did have a few re-printed copies in there more than a while back though. Suriwong Books also had a stack of them, although i haven't been in there lately to check..)

in Bangkok, check out Kinokuniya Books in Siam Paragon. I've previously seen it for sale there..

[AjarnNorth]

this is the second edition published 1974. Odd copies show up on eBay, i have 1 copy. Thai & english text

now have 2 copies..!

...honestly, i must have been searching 5yrs+ scouring the entire web on a weekly basis for a genuine Lekagul signed copy of this quite rare'ish volume to appear, & it did just a couple of days ago - in Texas USA... bought it immediately!. ... (its just a birding/collecting thing folks.. )

@easethesqueeze... a recent check at B2S bookshop in Airport Plaza, Chiangmai revealed NO copies of Lekaguls 1991 3rd edition.. (they did have a few re-printed copies in there more than a while back though. Suriwong Books also had a stack of them, although i haven't been in there lately to check..)

in Bangkok, check out Kinokuniya Books in Siam Paragon. I've previously seen it for sale there..

Goshawk,

As my friends and I used to say when we were young, "Good score."

If anyone does find the new editions of same (Lakagul / Round), please post. As I mentioned already, found my copy at Kinokuniya (Emporium Branch) about nine months ago. However, had an unfortunate kyack incident that resulted in a thorough salt water soaking of me and the book. It's held up very well, I should add. Still, I would like to have another copy just to shelf and continue using my somewhat water damaged copy in the field. While I know some of you bird without a book in hand because you don't need it, I still need one in the field!

[writeshack]

Just to get back to the main topic. I bought my copy of "A guide to the Birds of Thailand" by Boonsong Lekagul and Philip Round at Asia Books. It also has the names of the birds in Thai.

Any idea if they have them in stock at the moment???

No, sorry. I haven't been down to Bangkok for some months. I bought my copy at the branch in Central City Bang Na. They do usually have a selection of bird books, though.

[SanukJoeII]

Just to get back to the main topic. I bought my copy of "A guide to the Birds of Thailand" by Boonsong Lekagul and Philip Round at Asia Books. It also has the names of the birds in Thai.

Any idea if they have them in stock at the moment???

No, sorry. I haven't been down to Bangkok for some months. I bought my copy at the branch in Central City Bang Na. They do usually have a selection of bird books, though.

Request:

If anyone lives in BKK or other places and is able to get a Lekagul 3rd edition please buy one for me, I can send the money upfront.

Maybe more people interested?

Hope it works.

Joe

[angiud]

Yes, I would buy a copy of Lekagul for me too.

[easethesqueeze]

Request:

If anyone lives in BKK or other places and is able to get a Lekagul 3rd edition please buy one for me, I can send the money upfront.

Maybe more people interested?

Hope it works.

Joe

Yes, I would buy a copy of Lekagul for me too.

Thanks for the replys guys, I'm heading over to siam Paragon today if there are any copies in stock i'll pick them up!

[angiud]

Thanks I confirm I can buy one!!!

[Goshawk]

Another book i have that's specific to one area of Thailand, and is quite hard to come by now is this one - published in 2000 by the BCST with a foreward by Phil Round..

. . .

Birds of Kaeng Krachan - by Uthai Treesucon

Not so much a species guide (take your Robson's &/or Lekagul's for that) more a very good km by km location & bird locator guide with maps/text in both Thai & English. A very handy little book if you are a birdwatcher visiting the Daddy of all Thai National Parks. It contains a lot of info you cannot find freely on the web.

recommended & one to look out for...

[easethesqueeze]

Sorry guys, after starting in Emporium/suhkumvit, i searched in siam paragon and ended up in central world and could only get my hands on a single copy! The girl in Kinokuniya assured me they will have some new copies in stock in about a month. Sadly i'm based in Bkk at the moment so i can have a look back for you guys then if you can't make it down here.

Visiting family in Kon Buri/ Kohrat then onto Buriram birdpark this week, can't wait to get my binoculars out again and road test my new book!!

[easethesqueeze]

Sorry guys, after starting in Emporium/suhkumvit, i searched in siam paragon and ended up in central world and could only get my hands on a single copy! The girl in Kinokuniya assured me they will have some new copies in stock in about a month. Sadly i'm based in Bkk at the moment so i can have a look back for you guys then if you can't make it down here.

Visiting family in Kon Buri/ Kohrat then onto Buriram birdpark this week, can't wait to get my binoculars out again and road test my new book!!

Found Two copies today at JJ Market!!!

If you PM me your Addresses i'll send them out to you and you can put the money in my Bank account (Kasikorn) upon arrival.

B900 + whatever it costs to send them. I'll Wait until i'm in Buriram to send them so it shouldn't cost much if you're somewhere in issan.

Edited May 29, 2011 by easethesqueeze

[easethesqueeze]

Sorry guys, after starting in Emporium/suhkumvit, i searched in siam paragon and ended up in central world and could only get my hands on a single copy! The girl in Kinokuniya assured me they will have some new copies in stock in about a month. Sadly i'm based in Bkk at the moment so i can have a look back for you guys then if you can't make it down here.

Visiting family in Kon Buri/ Kohrat then onto Buriram birdpark this week, can't wait to get my binoculars out again and road test my new book!!

Found Two copies today at JJ Market!!!

If you PM me your Addresses i'll send them out to you and you can put the money in my Bank account (Kasikorn) upon arrival.

B900 + whatever it costs to send them. I'll Wait until i'm in Buriram to send them so it shouldn't cost much if you're somewhere in issan.

My father in Law has just pinched one of the copies so i'll have to send the spare one i have to the person that Messages me first. Sorry about that.

[SanukJoeII]

Sorry guys, after starting in Emporium/suhkumvit, i searched in siam paragon and ended up in central world and could only get my hands on a single copy! The girl in Kinokuniya assured me they will have some new copies in stock in about a month. Sadly i'm based in Bkk at the moment so i can have a look back for you guys then if you can't make it down here.

Visiting family in Kon Buri/ Kohrat then onto Buriram birdpark this week, can't wait to get my binoculars out again and road test my new book!!

Found Two copies today at JJ Market!!!

If you PM me your Addresses i'll send them out to you and you can put the money in my Bank account (Kasikorn) upon arrival.

B900 + whatever it costs to send them. I'll Wait until i'm in Buriram to send them so it shouldn't cost much if you're somewhere in issan.

My father in Law has just pinched one of the copies so i'll have to send the spare one i have to the person that Messages me first. Sorry about that.

I have some good news too: I will receive my Lekagul tomorrow and the lady of the bookshop ordered 2 more copies from stock, I will get confirmation soon.

So if there are still "hungry" birders, for this book at least, let me know by pm, I will send you the email address and the name of the lady. Costs 1125 baht including delivery per designated company.

Cheers

Joe