(Numbers refer to the species list in A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia)
2 Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pitadeanus)
2 males seen at Km 27 pull-off at KK on 24/01.
10 Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis)
A pair seen at very close quarters at the Summit Marsh at DI on 04/02 and again on 07/02.
17 Scaly-breasted Partridge (Arborophila chloropus)
Heard throughout the trip particularly at KY and at the monastery at DCD but never seen.
20 Ferruginous Partridge (Caloperdix oculea) Near Threatened
A group of 5 birds taped across the road at the first stream crossing at KK.
22 Mountain Bamboo-Partridge (Bambusicola fytchii)
Excellent views on 3 dates at DAK. 3 birds in the abandoned orchard on 15/02 and a group of 5 males among the trees and scrub at the exit from the Trekkers Route at Km 21.3 on 17&18/02.
28 Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus)
Common and seen easily at all lowland sites.
29 Khalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos)
The taxonomy of Khalij and Silver Pheasant varies depending upon which authority you follow. Following Robson who states that Khalij is only to be found west of the Irrawaddy (and thus does not occur in Thailand) the males with dark, silver grey upperparts seen by us on 21&25/01 around Km 26/27 at KK must be subspecies of Silver Pheasant L.n.crawfurdii.
30 Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera)
No doubt about the magnificent silver male and 2 females seen on Trail 6 at KY on 28/01.
42 Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum)
Heard only on 22&23/01 around Km 16 at KK.
46 Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus)
Several free flying males and females of this magnificent species seen on 08/02 in the grounds of the Huai Hong Krai Royal Project.
88 Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)
2 birds seen along the bank of the Nam Mae Kok river near Thaton on 19/02.
89 Speckled Piculet (Picumnus innominatus)
This proved to be the only piculet of the entire trip seen on 14/02 in the firebreak neat the DYK substation at DCD.
93 Grey-capped Woodpecker (Dendrocopos canicapillus)
Several birds seen on Km 13 trail at DI on 04&05/02 and on the ridge beyond the DYK substation at DCD on 12/02.
95 Stripe-breasted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos atratus)
Single seen on the ridge trail at DCD on 12/02 and again at Km 40 on the DPHP road on 19/02.
98 Crimson-breasted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos cathpharius)
A pair seen at Km 40 on the DPHP road on 19/02.
106 Greater Yellownape (Picus flavinucha)
Seen daily at KK and DCD.
109 Laced Woodpecker (Picus vittatus)
Seen only once at Km 17 at KK on 25/01
112 Black-headed Woodpecker (Picus erythropygius)
Seen only once about 1.5km along the Km 13 trail at DI on 05/02.
113 Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus)
Seen only once at Km 17 at KK on 25/01.
116 Common Flameback (Dinopium javanense)
Seen on 25/01 at KK and heard daily at KY.
118 Greater Flameback (Chrysocolaptes lucidus)
Seen daily at KK and on a couple of dates at KY.
122 Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis)
Seen on two dates at DI where a pair were nesting in the grounds of the upper temple.
128 Heart-spotted Woodpecker (Hemicircus canente)
This much sought after species kept us waiting until the last afternoon at KK where a single bird observed at length feeding low in a tree at Km 16.
129 Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mullerpicus pulverulentus)
A pair of these great woodpeckers seen on 23&24/01 around Km 16 at KK.
131 Great Barbet (Megalaima virens)
Seen at very close quarters in the grounds of the bungalow at Km32 at KK and heard every day we were beyond Km 27.
133 Lineated Barbet (Megalaima lineata)
Seen only once in the scrubby area across the road from the Garden Lodge at KY.
134 Green-eared Barbet (Megalaima faiostrica)
Common and seen daily at KK.
138 Golden-throated Barbet (Megalaima franklinii)
Heard daily at DI and seen at Km 34 trail on 06/02.
140 Blue-throated Barbet (Megalaima asiatica)
Seen almost daily at KK and DCD.
141 Moustached Barbet (Megalaima incognita)
Seen on 23 & 24/01 at KK.
143 Blue-eared Barbet (Megalaima australis)
Seen on 22&24/01 at KK.
144 Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala)
Seen on three dates at KK and heard but never seen at DI.
146 Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracocerus albirostris)
Seen regularly at KK and KY.
149 Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) Near Threatened
This fantastic bird was seen daily at KK and KY with several great perched views. Fabulous!
151 Brown Hornbill (Annorhinus tickelli) Near Threatened
Much more difficult than the previous species but observed on 29&30/01 at KY, once on the ridge section of Trail 6 and at the edge of the old golf course.
156 Wreathed Hornbill (Aceros undulatus)
Seen daily at KK but despite careful scrutiny could not find Plain-pouched.
158 Hoopoe (Upapa epops)
Seen only once in the grounds of the Doi Inthanon Resort.
163 Orange-breasted Trogon (Harpacte oreskiosi)
Heard daily at KK and single males seen on 23&25/01.
164 Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus)
Heard daily at KY and seen on a number of occasions, particularly on Trail 6.
166 Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis)
Seen regularly in open country throughout the trip.
167 Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis)
Seen on three dates at KY but this was the only site where we saw it.
169 Common Kingfisher (Alcedo athis)
Not so common; seen only at SS and in the grounds of the hotel at DI.
178 White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
Seen at KK and several birds around SS.
179 Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata)
Having managed to miss this species on other trips to SE Asia it was good to have great views of several of these handsome birds at SS.
180 Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)
Seen only once at SS on 26/01.
184 Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
Seen only once, on 20/01 along the canal on the road that leads to KK.
186 Blue-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis athertoni)
A much wanted bird that lived up to expectations. Seen well on a couple of occasions at Km43 by the abandoned golf course at KY.
190 Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti)
Seen regularly throughout the trip.
193 Large Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx sparveroides)
The "brain fever bird" heard constantly at DI/ DAK but only seen at the fire tower at Km34 at DI.
197 Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus)
Heard only at KY on 23/01.
203 Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus)
An immature bird seen at Rangsit Marsh on 27/01
207 Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus)
Seen only once, a male perched in a tree just beyond the Km37 checkpoint at DI.
208 Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus)
A male, probably the same bird, seen on 10&12/02 from the rest point on the temple steps at DCD.
209 Drongo Cuckoo (Surniculus lugubris)
Heard daily at DCD and eventually seen on 13/02.
210 Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea)
Heard daily at KY and DI and seen on 30/01&02/02.
213 Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis)
Single birds seen at KK on 23/01, KY on 30/01 and DAK on 16/02.
217 Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo (Carpococcyx renauldi)
Heard only, and then only once with a single bird responding to tape along the streambed section of Trail 6 at KY on 01/02.We also tried the rubbish tip behind the restaurant at the Heow Narok Waterfall some 20kms from the HQ, where the bird had been seen but to no avail. During our week at KY none of the dozen or so birders we met had any luck although we know that the bird was seen a few days later at the waterfall site.
219 Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis)
Singles seen on 21/01 at KK and 31/01&01/02 at KY.
223 Vernal Hanging Parrot (Loriculus vernalis)
Heard often as they whiz overhead but good scope views on 23&25/01 at KK and 31/01 at KY.
229 Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri)
A small flock seen one morning from the road about 5km before the park gates at KY.
233 Himalayan Swiflet (Collacalia brevirostris)
A few seen flying low over DAK on 01/02 were the only record.
241 Asian Palm-Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis)
Seen daily at KK and on a couple of dates at DI.
242 Fork-tailed Swift (Apus pacificus)
Seen daily in good numbers at DAK.
244 House Swift (Apus affinis)
Only seen at Thaton where large flocks flew over the river.
245 Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata)
Seen around the temple at DCD on 11/02.
247 Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata)
Great scope views of a perched by the 3rd stream at Km 18 at KY on 23/01.
253 Mountain Scops Owl (Otus spilocephalus)
Heard only calling in the forest above the hotel at DAK on 17/02.
255 Collared Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena)
Heard almost daily at KK.
267 Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei)
Heard only but almost daily throughout the trip.
268 Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides)
Heard regularly throughout the trip and well seen at Km 17 at KY on 25/01.
271 Brown Hawk Owl (Ninox scutulata)
One of the great pre-dawn calls most mornings at KY and 2 birds observed at close quarters on 22/01.
279 Great Eared Nightjar (Eurostopodus macrotis)
Only at KY where, at dusk, they could be heard calling and seen flying around the abandoned golf course.
280 Grey Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)
Seen on an early morning drive up to the DYK substation at DCD and, regrettably, one freshly dead bird killed by an army truck at the Summit Marsh at DI.
281 Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus)
Fantastic views of these birds nightly at the A&B bungalows at KK.
284 Rock Pigeon (Columbia livia)
For the record at KK.
287 Ashy Wood-Pigeon (Columba pulchricollis)
Small groups of 3 or 4 birds seen around the Summit Marsh at DI on 04&05/02.
290 Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)
Seen regularly throughout the trip.
295 Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)
Seen almost daily at KK and regularly throughout.
296 Peaceful Dove (Geopelia striata)
Amazingly only recorded once at Rangsit on 27/01.
303 Thick-billed Green Pigeon (Treron curvirostra)
Pairs seen between Km16-18 at KK on 21&22/01.
306 Pin-tailed Green Pigeon (Treron apicauda)
Two birds seen c 500 metres before the DYK substation at DCD on 13/02.
312 Mountain Imperial Pigeon (Ducula badia)
Seen around the upper barrier at KK on 23/01and around HQ at KK on 28&30/01.
326 White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)
Single bird in a marshy area on the abandoned golf course at KK was the sole record.
328 Black-tailed Crake (Porzana bicolor)
A single adult seen at the "stake-out" site by the degraded marshy area adjoining the park guesthouses at Km 30.5 at DI.
352 Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus)
At KhK where several in abandoned salt pans c2km along the road from the cafe.
354 Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Very common wader with large numbers in the salt-pans at KhK on 26/01.
355 Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
A few at KhK on 26/01.
358 Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola)
Single on a sandbar on the Nam Mae Kok river downstream from TT on 18/02.
360 Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Single on a sandbar on the Nam Mae Kok river downstream from TT on 18/02.
362 Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
Several on the saltpans at KhK on 26/01.
367 Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Two birds at KhK on 26/01.
368 Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmeus) Vulnerable
Prolonged scope views of three birds seen in the salt pans at KhK on 26/01
370 Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficolis)
The commonest wader at Samut Sakhon with 100+ on 26/01.
372 Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta)
Several birds seen at Samut Sakhon on 26/01.
376 Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferrugina)
Another common wader with 30+ at KhK on 26/01.
378 Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus)
We observed only one at KhK on 26/01.
389 Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
At KhK where several in abandoned salt pans c 2km along the road from the cafe.
391 Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva)
Several at KhK on 26/01.
392 Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Several at KhK on 26/01.
395 Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius)
2 seen on a sandbar in the Nam Mae Kok river at TT on 18/02.
396 Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
Another common wader at KhK with 70+ on 26/01
398 Lesser Sandplover (Charadrius mongolus)
Good numbers in winter plumage at KhK; Greater were probably there as well but we did not specifically identify any.
403 River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii)
Only one seen on sandbanks in the Nam Mae Kok river at TT on 18/02.
404 Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus)
3 birds greeted us most mornings shortly after entering the park at KK.
405 Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)
Single birds observed most days at KK and on 30/01 at KY.
418 Brown-headed Gull (Larus brunnicephalus)
A large flock at KhK on 26/01.
423 Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica)
A few birds <10 seen at KhK on 26/01.
431 Common Tern (Sterna hirundo)
Large numbers at KhK on 26/01.
444 Jerdon's Baza (Aviceda jerdoni)
This uncommon raptor seen once from the picnic area above the upper barrier at KK on 23/01.
446 Oriental Honey-Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus)
Seen only once at KK on 20/01.
463 Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Seen at DCD on 11/02 and again at DAK on14/02.
465 Eastern Marsh-Harrier (Circus spilonotus)
3 birds seen over fields from backroads 6km south of TT on 18/02.
471 Shikra (Accipiter badius)
A single bird around the HQ at KY on 28/01 was the only record.
479 Grey-faced Buzzard (Batastur indicus)
A single bird at Km33 at DAK on 16/02.
480 Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
Two birds circling low over Mr Daeng's cafe at Km 31 at DI on 03/02.
495 White-rumped Falcon (Polihierax insignis) Near Threatened
Excellent views of a pair on our first walk up Km 13 Trail at DI on 03/02. The pair were c200 metres beyond the suspension bridge and were observed there again on 08/02.
496 Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens)
A pair perched on a dead tree from the bridge over the river at Km 13 at DI on 07/02.
497 Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)
A pair seen from the road between Km15-18 at KK on 22&24/01.
517 Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger)
Several seen at the saltpans at KhK on 26/01.
520 Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)
Several seen at the saltpans at KhK on 26/01.
529 Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia)
Several seen at the saltpans at KhK on 26/01.
530 Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
Seen in fields around KK.
532 Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus)
Non-breeding plumaged birds seen at KK and KY were presumed to be this species and not Javan.
534 Little Heron (Butorides striatus)
Seen once in the stream at Trail 4 in KY and at DI at the Vachiratharn Waterfall.
555 Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans)
A flock of 150 circling low over fields between KY and Bangkok.
572 Eared Pitta (Pitta phayeri)
Fantastic views of a pair foraging along the ridge section of Trail 6 at KY on 30/01 and 01/02. We eventually found 2 other pairs along that section of the trail. The birds did not fly when approached relying on camouflage.
575 Rusty-naped Pitta (Pitta oatesi)
Heard only, below the checkpoint on the road from Ban Khoom to Chiang Dao.
577 Blue Pitta (Pitta cyanea)
Single male seen briefly at KK on 24/01; single birds seen 30&31/01 on Trail 6 at KY.
588 Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae)
These beautiful birds seen on 23&24/01 in mixed flocks aroud Km27 at KK and at DCD 10 Km along the road to Meung Kong.
589 Silver-breasted Broadbill (Serilophus lunatus)
Great views of a flock of of these exquisite birds at around the stream at Km 17 at KK.
594 Asian Fairy Bluebird (Irena puella)
Regularly seen throughout the trip.
597 Blue-winged Leafbird (Chloropsis cochinchinensis)
Fairly common at KK and KY where seen almost daily.
598 Golden-fronted Leafbird (Chloropsis aurifrons)
Seen on 03&05/02 around the start of the Km13 Trail at DI and later on two dates on a flowering tree above the Gulley Trail.
599 Orange-bellied Leafbird (Chloropsis hardwickii)
Only seen once at DCD from the temple above the Gulley Trail on 11/02.
602 Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus)
Seen at KK 21&26/01 and TT on 18&19/02.
604 Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach)
Seen at one date each at DCD, DAK, TT and DPHP.
605 Grey-backed Shrike (Lanius tephronotus)
Seen regularly at higher elevation sites DI, DCD and DAK.
612 Red-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa erythroryncha)
Regrettably seen only once,and then briefly, at Km12 at DI on 06/02.
614 Common Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis)
Small parties seen on various dates at KK,KY and DCD.
616 Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda)
Seen only once on the lower slopes of DPHP around Km 17 on 19/02.
617 Grey Treepie (Dendrocitta formosae)
Seen only once on the Trekkers route at DAK on 15/02.
619 Racket-tailed Treepie (Crypsirina temia)
This common bird only seen once at KY in scrub opposite the hotel on 06/02.
621 Ratchet-tailed Treepie (Temnurus temnurus)
At KK the regular site at the campground just above the upper barrier yielded nothing but a group of 5 or 6 birds seen in a mixed flock at Km27 on 23/01.
627 Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos)
Common at KY.
629 Ashy Wood Swallow (Artamus fuscus)
Seen only once from the grounds of the hotel at DI on 08/02.
632 Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis)
Only at KY on 30/01.
633 Slender-billed Oriole (Oriolus tenuirostris)
At DCD along the Nuthatch Ridge beyond the DYK sub station on 12/02.
634 Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus)
Relatively common around the Temple at DCD. Also on Km 13 Trail at DI on 05/02.
638 Large Cuckooshrike (Coracina macei)
Seen on the Km13 Trail at DI on 03/02.
641 Indochinese Cuckooshrike (Coracina polioptera)
Seen on 12/02 near the DYK station at DCD.
642 Black-winged Cuckooshrike (Coracina melaschistos)
Also seen on 12 &13/02 on the last 1km of the road to DYK substation.
648 Ashy Minivet (Pericrocotus divaricatus)
Seen daily at KY.
649 Small Minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus)
Seen at DCD on 12/02.
652 Grey-chinned Minivet (Pericrocotus solaris)
Seen at higher elevation sites; DI and DPHP.
653 Long-tailed Minivet (Pericrocotus etholugus)
Seen almost daily at DAK, also at DPHP.
654 Short-billed Minivet (Pericrocotus brevirostris)
At DI on 06&07/02 and DCD on 10/02.
655 Scarlet Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus)
Recorded daily at KK and DI.
656 Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike (Hemitpus picatus)
Seen on several dates at KK, KY and DCD.
658 Yellow-bellied Fantail (Rhipidura hypoxantha)
Daily at DI near the summit.
659 White-throated Fantail (Rhipidura albicollis)
Seen on a couple of dates at DI and also on 2 dates at the temple at DCD.
661 Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica)
Seen on a couple of dates at KY.
663 Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)
Common at KY and KK but less so in the north.
664 Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus)
Common throughout.
665 Crow-billed Drongo (Dicrurus annectans)
One bird closely observed around the temple at DCD on13/02.
666 Bronzed Drongo (Dicrurus aeneus)
Regular at KK and also observed at DI and DCD.
667 Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus remifer)
Seen regularly at all the sites visited in the north.
668 Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus hottentotus)
Fairly common throughout.
670 Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus)
Seen regularly throughout.
671 Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea)
At KK on 23/01, KY on 01/02 DI on 05/02 and daily at DCD, often in mixed flocks.
672 Asian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi)
This elegant species seen at KY on 31/01, and from the temple at DCD 11&13/02.
674 Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia)
Not so common (or overlooked) and seen only once at KK on 21/01.
679 Large Woodshrike (Tephrodornis gularis)
Only at DCD in the last 2km before the DYK substation on 09&12/02.
680 Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus)
At DI on 04/02.
684 White-throated Rock Thrush (Monticola gularis)
Great views of a male at the Km 15 lower barrier at KK on 21/01.
685 Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush (Monticola rufiventris)
Good views of a male on Nuthatch Ridge at DCD on 12/02.
686 Blue Rock Thrush (Monticola solitarius)
Singles at the picnic area at KK on 23/01, at KY on 29/01 and DCD on 11/02.
688 Blue Whistling Thrush (Myophonus caeruleus)
Seen daily at KY; and at DI and in the temple gulley at DCD.
694 Scaly Thrush (Zoothera dauma)
Great views of a single bird which seemed to be wintering around the stream behind toilet block at the Park HQ at Km 31 at DI. Seen on 05/02.
696 Dark-sided Thrush (Zoothera marginata)
Despite being first at the Summit Marsh on 3 mornings we never saw this species at its traditional site, nor did any other birder we spoke to. However at the 3rd attempt we obtained great views of a single bird flushed from the stream into a tree in the same location as the previous species.
704 Grey-sided Thrush (Turdus feae) Vulnerable
3 or 4 birds in a fruiting tree at the Summit Marsh at DI on 07/02.
705 Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus)
Up to 15 birds at the same location as the previous species on 03,06&07/02.
711 White-browed Shortwing (Brachypteryx montana)
Great views of a male under our feet at the Summit Marsh at DI on 04/02.
717 Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica)
Daily at KK but this was the only place we saw it.
724 Slaty-backed Flycatcher (Ficedula hodgsonii)
A pair at the Summit Marsh at DI on 05/02.
725 Rufous-gorgetted Flycatcher (Ficedula strophiata)
Great views of a single male beyond the DYK substation at DCD on 12/02.
726 Red-throated Flycatcher (Ficedula parva)
Seen regularly throughout at all sites visited.
729 Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra)
Seen on three dates; at the Summit Marsh at DI on 08/02&11/02 and at DCD on 11/02.
731 Little Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula westermanni)
Only at DCD on the "pheasant firebreak" 0.5km before the DYK substation.
736 Verditer Flycatcher (Euymias thalassina)
Seen at KK on 23&25/01 and at DAK on 16/02.
737 Large Niltava (Niltava grandis)
Same bird seen on 17&18/02 at in the scrubby area at DAK.
740 Rufous-bellied Niltava (Niltava sundara)
Great views of a male on the Km 37 trail at DI on 07/02.
746 Pale Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis unicolor)
On 28&30/01 on the higher levels of KY.
748 Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis banyumas)
Seen at DI on 07/02 and DCD on 10&13/02.
750 Tickell's Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelli)
Regularly seen at KK and KY.
753 Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonsis)
Regularly seen throughout the trip.
756 Siberian Rubythroat (Luscinia calliope)
Great views of a bird in scrub near Mallees at DCD on 11/02 and another at DAK on17/02.
763 Siberian Blue Robin (Luscinia cyane)
A "tail quivering" male by the stream at the Km 15 lower barrier at KK on 21/01.
764 Orange-flanked Bush Robin (Tarsiger cyanurus)
4 birds seen at the Summit Marsh at DI on 08/02 and in the scrubby area at DAK.
768 Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis)
Only seen in the hotel grounds on 21/01 at KK and at DI on 08/02.
769 White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus)
Seen regularly throughout the trip.
776 White-capped Water Redstart (Chaimarrornis leucocephalus)
This wonderful bird seen at the Vachiratharn Waterfall on 03&04/02.
777 Plumbeous Water Redstart (Rhyacornis fuliginosus)
Seen on the same dates and places as the previous species.
779 White-tailed Robin (Myiomela leucura)
Finally seen after waiting 1.5 hours at the gulley behind the monk's kitchen at DCD. Had we remembered that we had a tape of the call we could have saved 1 hour and 14 minutes because when we finally played the tape the bird shot into immediate view.
785 Slaty-backed Forktail (Enicurus schistaceus)
On successive dates at the Wan Jumpi pool at the lower end of Trail6 at KY.
786 White-crowned Forktail (Enicurus leschenaultii)
Only once on 13/02 in the gulley in the temple at DCD.
790 Common Stonechat (Saxicola torquata)
Seen in most locations and common around DAK and TT
792 Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata)
Seen regularly at all the northern sites visited.
793 Jerdon's Bushchat (Saxicola jerdoni)
Despite 4 attempts failed to find the male that had been showing brilliantly at the edge of the onion fields just downstream from TT and had to be satisfied with a female from the boat as we drifted downriver on 18/02.
794 Grey Bushchat (Saxicola ferrea)
Common at the northern sites particularly DAK and TT.
807 Asian Pied Starling (Sturnus contra)
By the cafe at SS on 26/01.
808 Black-collared Starling (Sturnus nigricollis)
Only once on 18/02 as in fields at the foot of DAK.
810 Common Mynah (Acridotheres tristis)
Regular throughout.
816 Hill Mynah (Gracula religiosa)
Seen daily at KY but this was the only site.
817 Chestnut-vented Nuthatch (Sitta nagaensis)
Not common and seen only once at DAK on 17/02.
818 Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch (Sitta castanea)
A couple of birds on 08/02 on Km13 Trail at DI and later at DCD on 09/02.
821 Velvet-fronted Nuthatch (Sitta frontalis)
At KK on 25/01 and on the ridge at DCD on 14/02.
824 Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna) Vulnerable
Finally, after almost 15 hours over 3 days, a single bird seen briefly on the ridge section of the road at DCD before the DYK substation.
837 Great Tit (Parus major)
On a couple of dates at DAK.
839 Yellow-cheeked Tit (Parus spilonotus)
From the road at Km 37 Trail at DI on 07/02.
841 Sultan Tit (Melanochlora sultanea)
Several birds seen at KK on 21/01 at Bangkrang Camp
842 Black-throated Tit (Aegithalos concinnus)
Several birds in small groups between Km38-44 on DPHP on 19/02.
848 Dusky Crag-Martin (Hirundo concolor)
Seen at DAK on 17/02.
849 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Common throughout.
852 Red-rumped Swallow (Hirundo daurica)
A few birds a DI on O7/02.
855 Asian House-Martin (Delichon dasypus)
Almost daily at all sites in the north.
858 Crested Finchbill (Spizixos canifrons)
Several birds seen well at Km40 on the DPHP road on 19/02.
861 Striated Bulbul (Pycnonotus striatus)
Only at DAK where we saw it daily from the roadside.
863 Black-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus atriceps)
Seen regularly at KK, KY and DI.
864 Black-crested Bulbul (Pycnonotus melanicterus)
Abundant resident.
867 Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus)
Common throughout.
868 Brown-breasted Bulbul (Pycnonotus xanthorrhous)
Seen daily in the scrubby area at the exit from the Trekker's route at DAK.
871 Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster)
Only in the north where seen almost daily at DCD, DAK and TT.
873 Stripe-throated Bulbul (Pycnonotus finlaysoni)
Fairly common throughout.
874 Flavescent Bulbul (Pycnonotus flavescens)
Only in the north where seen daily at DI and DAK.
875 Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier)
This common bird seen only once at Rangsit on 27/01 reflects the fact that it is not found in the north and that we birded almost exclusively in forest which it does not favour.
877 Streak-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus blanfordi)
This nondescript bird was common at KK and KY.
883 Puff-throated Bulbul (Alophoixus pallidus)
Common at KY and also seen at DCD.
884 Ochraceous Bulbul (Alophoixus ochraceus)
Common at KK.
889 Grey-eyed Bulbul (Iole propinqua)
Seen on 29&31/01 at KY and 08/02 at DI.
890 Buff-vented Bulbul (Iole olivacea) Near Threatened
Seen on 22&24/01 at KK.
892 Ashy Bulbul (Hemixos flavala)
Seen daily at DCD.
894 Mountain Bulbul (Hypsipetes mcclellandii)
Only seen at higher elevations of DI on 03&05/02.
895 Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus)
Seen daily and often at DCD.
897 Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis)
Seen at Rangsit on 27/01.
901 Hill Prinia (Prinia atrogularis)
Seen on each of the 3 trips up to the ridge at DCD and at DAK.
902 Rufescent Prinia (Prinia rufescens)
Seen around the DYK substation at DCD on 12/02 and in the scrubby area at DAK.
903 Grey-breasted Prinia (Prinia hodgsonii)
At KY on30/01 and in scrub near Mallee's at DCD.
904 Yellow-bellied Prinia (Prinia flaviventris)
Seen in grassland by the Nam Mae Kok river at TT.
905 Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata)
3 or 4 seen at Rangsit on 27/01.
906 Chestnut-flanked White-eye (Zosterops erythropleurus)
Seen first at KY on 28/01 and then regularly at all of the sites in the north.
907 Oriental White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus)
Seen 10&11/02 at DCD.
908 Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus)
Seen regularly at DCD and DAK.
909 Everett's White-eye (Zosterops everetti)
Seen daily at KK.
911 Slaty-bellied Tesia (Tesia olivea)
Heard only. Despite taping this bird in on a couple of occasions Km37 Trail at DI we never managed to see it.
913 Asian Stubtail (Urosphena squameiceps)
Two birds in the Temple Gulley at DCD on 11&12/02
921 Spotted Bush Warbler (Bradypterus thoracicus)
A skulking pair in the scrubby area at DAK on 17/02.
932 Oriental Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus orientalis)
A single seen in the marsh at Rangsit on 27/01.
935 Mountain Tailorbird (Orthotomus cuculatus)
On DPHP on 17/02.
936 Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius)
At KK on 21/01 and subsequently at DI and in the temple area at DCD.
940 Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus)
Seen at KK on 24/01 and Rangsit on 27/01.
942 Buff-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus subaffinis)
Only seen at DAK on 16/02.
944 Radde's Warbler (Phylloscopus schwarzi)
Seen on 27/01&01/02 along Radar Rd at KY.
945 Buff-barred Warbler (Phylloscopus pulcher)
Seen on every vist to the Summit Marsh at DI.
946 Ashy-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus maculipennis)
Common on the upper slopes of DI.
950 Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornata)
Seen regularly at KK, KY and DAK.
952 Arctic Warbler (Phylloscopus borealis)
Seen only once around Km40 at DPHP.
953 Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides)
Seen on 28&30/01 at KY;11/02 at DCD.
954 Two-barred Warbler (Phylloscopus plumbetairsus)
Seen on 14&16/02 at DAK.
955 Pale-legged Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus tenellipes)
Only at KY on 31/01.
957 Eastern Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus coronatus)
Seen only once at KY on 28/01.
959 Blyth's Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus reguloides)
Seen daily at DI and DAK
960 White-tailed Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus davisoni)
Around the Summit Marsh at DI on 03&04/02.
964 Grey-crowned Warbler (Seicercus tephrocephalus)
Up to 3 birds seen at KY on 28&30/01.
971 Chestnut-crowned Warbler (Seicercus castaniceps)
Only once at DI around Km37 Trail on 03/02.
976 Yellow-bellied Warbler (Abroscopus superciliaris)
Seen on 21&23/01 at KK and 28/01 at KY.
977 Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris)
In long grass on the banks of the Nam Mae Kok river at TT on 18/02.
981 White-crested Laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus)
Seen almost daily at KY and DI.
982 Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush (Garrulax monileger)
Seen on 13/02 in the fruiting tree at the temple at DCD.
983 Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush (Garrulax pectoralis)
Up to 20 birds seen on 22&23/01 in a fruiting tree at Km16 at KK.
993 Black-throated Laughingthrush (Garrulax chinensis)
Up to 4 birds in a mixed flock at Km 27 at KK on 23/01.
1005 White-browed Laughingthrush (Garrulax sannio)
2 birds seen at Km 21.3 scrubby area at DAK on 17/2.
1011 Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush (Garrulax erythrocephalus)
Common at the summit of DI.
1016 Red-faced Liocichia (Liocichla phoenicea)
Contrary to other trip reports we did not find this bird to be common at DAK seeing only one pair (probably the same pair) in the scrub area at DAK on 16&17/02.
1019 Abbott's Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti)
Seen on 28&29/01 and 01/02 on Trail 6 at KY.
1022 Buff-breasted Babbler (Pellorneum tickelli)
Seen only once in the Gulley Trail at DCD.
1024 Puff-throated Babbler (Pellorneum ruficeps)
A pair seen foraging along the ridge section of Trail 6 at KY on 01/02.
1031 Large Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus hypoleucos)
Several birds in a mixed flock at Heow Narok Waterfall at KY on 31/01.
1033 Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus erythrogenys)
A pair seen at the firebreak at DCD , also at Km 26 on the road from DAK to DCD on 16/02 and in the scrubby area at DAK on 17/02.
1034 White-browed Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus shisticeps)
Seen regularly throughout the trip.
1046 Streaked Wren-Babbler (Napothera brevicaudata)
Up to 3 birds on successive dates around the "rest area" on the temple steps at DCD.
1047 Eye-browed Wren-Babbler (Napothera epilepidota)
Heard on several dates but one taped in just off the Km 37 Trail at DI on 04/02.
1049 Pygmy Wren-Babbler (Pnoepyga pusilla)
Fantastic views of this tiny creature on 06 to 08/02 at the Summit Marsh at DI.
1054 Rufous-fronted Babbler (Stachyris rufifrons)
Seen on the trail beyond the DYK substation at DCD on 12/02 and at in the scrub at DAK on 15/02.
1056 Golden Babbler (Stachyris chrysaea)
Only seen once at Km 37 trail at DI on 03/02.
1058 Grey-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigriceps)
Seen on 11&13/02 along the road to DYK substation at DCD.
1061 Spot-necked Babbler (Stachyris striolata)
2 or 3 birds around the first stream at cKm 16 at KK on24/01.
1066 Striped Tit-Babbler (Macronous gularis)
Seen regularly throughout.
1070 Yellow-eyed Babbler (Chrysomma sinense)
Only once in the long grass on the banks of the Nam Mae Kok river at TT on 19/02.
1076 Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris)
Only in the north at DI on 06 &07/02 and daily at DAK. Also at Km 40 at DPHP on19/02.
1078 Cutia (Cutia nipalensis)
A surprise sighting of a single male seen along the track that descends to the left as you walk in to the "scrubby area" at DAK on 17/02. After about 200metres the trail is enclosed by the forest but at about 300 metres down the track it opens out and there are several moss and epiphyte covered trees on the right; the bird was foraging quietly along the branches in mid to high canopy and was in the company of White-browed Shrike Babbler, Blue-winged Minla and Chestnut-vented Nuthatch. The bird called twice in response to tape.
1080 White-browed Shrike-Babbler (Pteruthius flaviscapis)
Seen regularly at higher elevation of all sites in the north.
1084 White-hooded Babbler (Gampsorhynchus rufulus)
On successive date with 3 to 4 birds in a mixed flock at Km 27 at KK on 23&24/01
1086 Spectacled Barwing (Actinodura ramsayi)
Great views of this much wanted bird from the road at Km 37 at DI on 05&07/02.
1090 Blue-winged Minla (Minla cyanouroptera)
Daily at DAK.
1091 Chestnut-tailed Minla (Minla strigula)
This attractive species was seen daily in numbers on the upper elevations at DI.
1095 Rufous-winged Fulvetta (Alcippe castaneceps)
Seen daily at DI.
1102 Brown-cheeked Fulvetta (Alcippe poioicephala)
Only identified on one date,11/02 at DCD.
1105 Grey-cheeked Fulvetta (Alcippe morrisonia)
Seen regularly at all the northern sites.
1108 Rufous-backed Sibia (Heterophasia annectens)
2 birds seen in a mixed flock along the road at Km 37 at DI on 07/2.
1110 Dark-backed Sibia (Heterophasia melanoleuca)
Also seen regularly at all the northern sites.
1114 Striated Yuhina (Yuhina castaniceps)
Only on 13/02 where several seen 10kms from the checkpoint along the road to Meung Kung
1116 Whiskered Yuhina (Yuhina flavicollis)
20+ birds at Km 42 on DPHP was the only record.
1122 White-bellied Yuhina (Yuhina zantholeuca)
Very common at KY.
1126 Grey-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis gularis)
At the last gasp 3 of these much wanted birds at Km 40 on the DPHP road.
1127 Spot-breasted Parrotbill (Paradoxornis guttaticollis)
3 birds at dusk in the margins of the abandoned orchard at DAK on 15/02.
1151 Yellow-vented Flowerpecker (Dicaeum chrysorrheum)
Only once at KY on 29/01.
1157 Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum)
Seen regularly at KK, KY and DI
1161 Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Anthreptes singalensis)
At KK on 21/01 and KY on 28/01.
1166 Olive-backed Sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis)
Common, seen almost daily at KK and KY and DI.
1168 Mrs Gould's Sunbird (Aethopyga gouldiae)
On 04&07/02 at the Summit Marsh at DI and daily at DAK.
1169 Green-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis)
Common at the summit of DI.
1171 Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata)
DI on 07/02, DCD on 11&13/02 and daily at DAK.
1172 Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja)
Surprisingly only once at KK on 21/01.
1180 Grey-breasted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera affinis)
Seen only once at KK on 24/01.
1181 Streaked Spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna)
Again, surprisingly only once at DI on 06/02.
1184 Plain-backed Sparrow (Passer flaveolus)
This attractive sparrow seen in the grounds of the hotel at DI on 08/02.
1185 Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
Only seen in the gardens of the Rama Gardens Hotel in Bangkok on 02/02.
1187 White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)
On rocks at the Vachiratharn waterfall at DI on03/02.
1190 Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea)
Common throughout.
1191 Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardii)
In fields around the hotel at KY on 31/01.
1196 Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni)
On the abandoned golf course at KY on 05&06/02.
1210 White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata)
Common in the scrub at the checkpoint near Mallees at DCD.
1211 Scaly-breasted Munia (Ponchura punctulata)
Common in the scrub at the checkpoint near Mallees at DCD.
1225 Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus)
Only once at Km10 on the road to Meung Kung at DCD.
1246 Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola)
A small flock seen at the lower end of the Trekkers Route at DAK on 16/02. (This record probably controversial because of the altitude of the sighting)
1247 Chestnut Bunting (Emberiza rutila)
Huge flock in the long grass beyond the DYK substation at DCD on 12/02 and at DAK on 16&17/02.