The Mishmi Hills are widely regarded as one of India’s premier birding destinations. Situated in the far eastern corner of Arunachal Pradesh, these mountains support an incredible diversity of Himalayan birds, many of which are difficult to see anywhere else in the country. Combined with the nearby rainforests, wetlands and grasslands of eastern Assam, the […]
Location: Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, Narathiwat Province, Southern Thailand Introduction Hala Bala remains one of Thailand’s premier birding destinations and is undoubtedly one of the finest remaining rainforests in Southeast Asia. Situated in the far south of Thailand along the Malaysian border, the reserve protects a unique assemblage of Sundaic species found nowhere else in […]
Dates: April 2024 Duration: 5 Nights (2 Nights Sattal | 3 Nights Pangot & Sigri) Locations Covered: Sattal, Chanfi River, Pangot & Sigri, Uttarakhand Introduction April marks one of the most exciting periods for birding in the Kumaon Himalayas. As spring takes hold across the mountains, many Himalayan birds that spent the winter at lower […]
Dates: 19–24 February Locations Covered: Latpanchar, Shivkhola, Rongtong, Lower Mahananda, Lepchajagat & Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary Introduction North Bengal has always remained one of my favourite birding destinations in India. Few regions offer such a remarkable diversity of habitats within a relatively short driving distance. From the subtropical foothill forests to the cool temperate forests of […]
Dates: December 2025Location: Fang District, Chiang Mai, Northern ThailandExpedition Leader: Sachin Pushkarna (Travelderness Thailand)Focus: Sino-Himalayan Montane Specialists & Bird Photography Introduction: Winter Birding in Northern Thailand December is one of the best times of year to explore the mountains of Northern Thailand. Cool temperatures, clear mornings and active mixed feeding flocks make the high-altitude forests […]
Phetchabun Birding Trip Report – Chasing the Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo When reports began circulating that both Eared Pitta and Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo were regularly visiting a small forest waterhole at a ranger station in Phetchabun, we knew we had to make the journey. Access to the hide is limited, with only six seats available each […]
Kaeng Krachan continues to prove why it remains one of the most important birding destinations in Thailand and one of Southeast Asia’s premier rainforest birding locations. Between 21st and 23rd May, we spent three days exploring the forests, hides, roads and higher elevations of Kaeng Krachan with Subbu, experiencing excellent bird activity, active nests, fantastic […]
Northern Thailand has quietly established itself as one of Asia’s most exciting mountain birding destinations. While Thailand is often associated with tropical forests and lowland birding, the mountains of the north offer something completely different — cooler temperatures, mountain landscapes, winter migrants, and an exceptional collection of sought-after bird species. For many birders visiting Southeast […]
Late March and already firing — from forest floor to canopy. Highlights like Malayan Banded Pitta, Green Broadbill, Scarlet-rumped Trogon and Whiskered Treeswift set the tone — and the rest just kept coming. Species Highlights Pigeons & Doves Cuckoos & Malkohas Swifts & Swallows Raptors Trogons Hornbills Barbets Woodpeckers & Allies Broadbills Orioles & Allies […]