Post by Dave on Feb 25, 2009 17:26:09 GMT -8
Prior to visiting Canada briefly, we took a detour through SE Asia for some sun, beaches, and of course birds. We stayed at a few different locations throughout the trip and managed to identify about 220 species, of which about 160 were new life birds! So the Asia list has grown a bit and as time allows, I will get it organized.
I am sure that a trip exclusively to Thailand and exclusively focussed on bird-watching would compile a massive list! Our birding was more casual, with some target species sprinkled in. My main target was Spoon-billed Sandpiper and I saw it!!!!
Some of the fun of going to a completely new area is seeing similar species of birds to the known families one is used to. The other fun is seeing complete new families of birds. I experienced plenty of both during our stay.
As an example, here are some kingfishers for now.
Black-capped Kingfisher
Brown-winged Kingfisher
Collared Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
All for now,
Dave Beeke
I am sure that a trip exclusively to Thailand and exclusively focussed on bird-watching would compile a massive list! Our birding was more casual, with some target species sprinkled in. My main target was Spoon-billed Sandpiper and I saw it!!!!
Some of the fun of going to a completely new area is seeing similar species of birds to the known families one is used to. The other fun is seeing complete new families of birds. I experienced plenty of both during our stay.
As an example, here are some kingfishers for now.
Black-capped Kingfisher
Brown-winged Kingfisher
Collared Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
All for now,
Dave Beeke
Incredible! 
