Dave Gandy (Bangkok)
@davegandybkk.bsky.social
#Birding #Thailand #Myanmar
Y’day was contacted by a local birder covering Bkk’s parks. He’d papped a Thrush and wanted my advice on ID. This was something special - quick check of books & editing his pic brought me to the conclusion it was Thailand’s first Pale Thrush - subsequently confirmed by others.
October 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Y’day was contacted by a local birder covering Bkk’s parks. He’d papped a Thrush and wanted my advice on ID. This was something special - quick check of books & editing his pic brought me to the conclusion it was Thailand’s first Pale Thrush - subsequently confirmed by others.
September has been soooo busy that today was my first chance to get to the patch. Pretty incredible therefore that the first two migrants of my autumn were both Brown-chested Jungle Flycatchers - a very scarce passage migrant and red listed as "vulnerable' by IUCN #birding
September 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
September has been soooo busy that today was my first chance to get to the patch. Pretty incredible therefore that the first two migrants of my autumn were both Brown-chested Jungle Flycatchers - a very scarce passage migrant and red listed as "vulnerable' by IUCN #birding
A couple of skulking endemics from my recent trip to #MountKinabalu. Mountain Wren-babbler (left) is typically found in small, noisy groups marauding close to the forest floor, whilst Bornean Stubtail (right) has a thin, very high-pitched call that I was amazed my ageing ears could still pick up 😅
August 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A couple of skulking endemics from my recent trip to #MountKinabalu. Mountain Wren-babbler (left) is typically found in small, noisy groups marauding close to the forest floor, whilst Bornean Stubtail (right) has a thin, very high-pitched call that I was amazed my ageing ears could still pick up 😅
Our last day on #MountKinabalu saw us trying to track down some missing endemics. Recent reports of a Fruithunter seen around Timphon Gate encouraged us to focus our efforts there, and despite having seen this species twice before in 2011, I was keen to see one again. I wasn't disappointed!
July 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Our last day on #MountKinabalu saw us trying to track down some missing endemics. Recent reports of a Fruithunter seen around Timphon Gate encouraged us to focus our efforts there, and despite having seen this species twice before in 2011, I was keen to see one again. I wasn't disappointed!
Our third day on #MountKinabalu was a wash out, with strong wind and heavy rain - it felt more like late October on Scilly! However before the weather closed in we spent first light watching a fantastic pair of Everett's Thrushes on the roadside - I love the smell of Zoothera in the morning!
July 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Our third day on #MountKinabalu was a wash out, with strong wind and heavy rain - it felt more like late October on Scilly! However before the weather closed in we spent first light watching a fantastic pair of Everett's Thrushes on the roadside - I love the smell of Zoothera in the morning!
Male & female Whitehead's Trogans #MountKinabalu #birding
July 30, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Male & female Whitehead's Trogans #MountKinabalu #birding
The classic Whitehead's Trogan image. Our first afternoon on #MountKinabalu earlier this month found us watching a party of four trogans (two pairs). We encountered them on most days on the mountain.
July 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The classic Whitehead's Trogan image. Our first afternoon on #MountKinabalu earlier this month found us watching a party of four trogans (two pairs). We encountered them on most days on the mountain.
July 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Early morning in the foothills of the Crocker Range. A walk through the forest brought us to a hide overlooking the display ground of one of Asia's least known galliforms: Bornean Peacock-Pheasant.
A magnificent male strutted around for more than 90 minutes, performing for us and his two females.
A magnificent male strutted around for more than 90 minutes, performing for us and his two females.
July 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Early morning in the foothills of the Crocker Range. A walk through the forest brought us to a hide overlooking the display ground of one of Asia's least known galliforms: Bornean Peacock-Pheasant.
A magnificent male strutted around for more than 90 minutes, performing for us and his two females.
A magnificent male strutted around for more than 90 minutes, performing for us and his two females.
We were extremely lucky to encounter a pair of Crocker Jungle-Flycatchers at the hide in the Crocker Range. This unassuming Flycatcher is regarded as very scarce and localised. It was on my list of targets but we really didn't have much expectation of seeing it, so this was a real bonus!
July 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We were extremely lucky to encounter a pair of Crocker Jungle-Flycatchers at the hide in the Crocker Range. This unassuming Flycatcher is regarded as very scarce and localised. It was on my list of targets but we really didn't have much expectation of seeing it, so this was a real bonus!
The hide we visited in the Crocker Range hosted two species of Partridges on the day we visited. First up were a party of more than 50 Crested Patridges that appeared soon after dawn. Later on a lone Red-breasted Partridge loitered at the rear of the feeding area.
July 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The hide we visited in the Crocker Range hosted two species of Partridges on the day we visited. First up were a party of more than 50 Crested Patridges that appeared soon after dawn. Later on a lone Red-breasted Partridge loitered at the rear of the feeding area.
There are birds...and then there are Pittas!
This is a stunning Bornean Banded Pitta in the Crocker Range, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
This is a stunning Bornean Banded Pitta in the Crocker Range, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
July 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
There are birds...and then there are Pittas!
This is a stunning Bornean Banded Pitta in the Crocker Range, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
This is a stunning Bornean Banded Pitta in the Crocker Range, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
Day 2 in the Crocker Range was just mad, visiting a much-touted hide where we at one moment had a male Bulwer's Pheasant (pic), Bornean Banded Pitta and Red-breasted Partridge on show...whilst a Rail-babbler was calling in the background. It was like being in Disney Land!
July 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Day 2 in the Crocker Range was just mad, visiting a much-touted hide where we at one moment had a male Bulwer's Pheasant (pic), Bornean Banded Pitta and Red-breasted Partridge on show...whilst a Rail-babbler was calling in the background. It was like being in Disney Land!
In mid-July I was fortunate to visit Sabah, Malaysian Borneo for 9 days - a birding trip focused on Mount Kinabalu & the Crocker Range. Highlight of Day 1 was this wonderfully confiding pair of Bornean Shortwings (male left, female right).
July 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In mid-July I was fortunate to visit Sabah, Malaysian Borneo for 9 days - a birding trip focused on Mount Kinabalu & the Crocker Range. Highlight of Day 1 was this wonderfully confiding pair of Bornean Shortwings (male left, female right).
Hooded Pitta double tap!
A few migrants pittas passing through Bangkok now. The bird on the left was a well-twitched individual I saw when visiting Suan Rotfai on Sunday, whilst the right hand bird was a nice surprise to find when visiting my patch yesterday #BirdingBangkok
A few migrants pittas passing through Bangkok now. The bird on the left was a well-twitched individual I saw when visiting Suan Rotfai on Sunday, whilst the right hand bird was a nice surprise to find when visiting my patch yesterday #BirdingBangkok
April 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Hooded Pitta double tap!
A few migrants pittas passing through Bangkok now. The bird on the left was a well-twitched individual I saw when visiting Suan Rotfai on Sunday, whilst the right hand bird was a nice surprise to find when visiting my patch yesterday #BirdingBangkok
A few migrants pittas passing through Bangkok now. The bird on the left was a well-twitched individual I saw when visiting Suan Rotfai on Sunday, whilst the right hand bird was a nice surprise to find when visiting my patch yesterday #BirdingBangkok
One of two Forest Wagtails in Suan Rotfai last weekend #BangkokBirding
April 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
One of two Forest Wagtails in Suan Rotfai last weekend #BangkokBirding
Some of the 96 Pacific Golden Plovers that I saw yesterday at Lat Krabang, Bangkok.
April 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Some of the 96 Pacific Golden Plovers that I saw yesterday at Lat Krabang, Bangkok.
This cracking male Green-backed Flycatcher on my patch this morning. My fifth record at this site, a scarce migrant through Bangkok with the peak period being mid-late April.
April 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This cracking male Green-backed Flycatcher on my patch this morning. My fifth record at this site, a scarce migrant through Bangkok with the peak period being mid-late April.
On my last day in Doi Pha Hom Pok NP I birded the summit trail of DPHP, Thailand's 2nd highest peak . After much searching I found a pair of Cutia and recorded a probable Purple Cochoa. I found three different Hodgson's Frogmouths on the way down after dark. I'll be back! ebird.org/checklist/S2...
March 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
On my last day in Doi Pha Hom Pok NP I birded the summit trail of DPHP, Thailand's 2nd highest peak . After much searching I found a pair of Cutia and recorded a probable Purple Cochoa. I found three different Hodgson's Frogmouths on the way down after dark. I'll be back! ebird.org/checklist/S2...
My second day in Doi Pha Hom Pok NP saw me exploring the various birding sites of Doi Angkhang, including a temple where the Buddhist monks feed the birds and consequently great photo opportunities abound. Here we have Silver-eared Mesia, Blue-winged Minla and Black-breasted Thrush.
March 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
My second day in Doi Pha Hom Pok NP saw me exploring the various birding sites of Doi Angkhang, including a temple where the Buddhist monks feed the birds and consequently great photo opportunities abound. Here we have Silver-eared Mesia, Blue-winged Minla and Black-breasted Thrush.
A highlight of birding Doi Lang last week involved getting excellent views of two Rufous-gorgeted Flycatchers, a bird I've not seen for a good few years. These birds sit dead still for prolonged periods, giving a delicious soft "tak" call that gets the pulse racing!
March 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
A highlight of birding Doi Lang last week involved getting excellent views of two Rufous-gorgeted Flycatchers, a bird I've not seen for a good few years. These birds sit dead still for prolonged periods, giving a delicious soft "tak" call that gets the pulse racing!
Last week I was fortunate enough to spend three days in various parts of Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park. On Day 1 I explored "Doi Lang West" - popular with bird tours and photographers. We had some unseasonal rain, so I found myself watching a party of four Mrs Hume's Pheasants in the fog! #Birding
March 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Last week I was fortunate enough to spend three days in various parts of Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park. On Day 1 I explored "Doi Lang West" - popular with bird tours and photographers. We had some unseasonal rain, so I found myself watching a party of four Mrs Hume's Pheasants in the fog! #Birding
Currently Bangkok is graced by a large flock of critically endangered Yellow-breasted Buntings at Lat Krabang. Flock size hard to estimate as it is spread across several fields but my conservative estimate would be 75-150 birds. My previous highest count in the province is just 10 birds!
February 22, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Currently Bangkok is graced by a large flock of critically endangered Yellow-breasted Buntings at Lat Krabang. Flock size hard to estimate as it is spread across several fields but my conservative estimate would be 75-150 birds. My previous highest count in the province is just 10 birds!
