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Mae Wong NP

16.00738 , 99.18673

Thailand

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 16.0074/99.1867 (2020-12-20 21:41:45 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Mae Wong NP" (2020-12-20 21:41:45 )

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List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

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Best in winter as migrants are here and temperatures cool but always a nice place to visit year around.

5-6 hours drive (it takes 1 hour to get up to the prime birding spot at Chong Yen from headquarters)

There is only one road in the park but it is of pretty good standard. No 4WD needed.

Around Chong Yen you will find birds of higher altitude (1300m asl) and a mix of birds from Central and Northern Thailand. At campground itself is a good area to bird as you have clear views both East and Westward. Walking along the road is also pretty good.

Some of the sought after birds up here: White-necked Laughingthrush, Black-throated Laughingthrush, Coral-billed Scimitar-Babbler, Burmese Yuhina, White-throated Bulbul, Olive Bulbul, Silver-eared Mesia, Rufous-backed Sibia, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Spot-necked Babbler, Rusty-naped Pitta, Slaty-bellied Tesia, Maroon Oriole, White-crowned Forktail, White-tailed Robin, Gray Peacock-Pheasant, Rufous-throated Partridge, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Stripe-breasted Woodpecker, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Khalij Pheasant etc

The birdlife changes as you go back down but the real reason for the park are the higher grounds.

Having said that, Crested Kingfisher is a rare bird in Thailand that at times are seen flying along the stream behind the headquarters. Hooded Pitta and Blue-winged Pitta come to breed in the wet season and they make use of the bamboo at the lower levels.

For more complete birdlist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L921155

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Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 01:38
Best in winter as migrants are here and temperatures cool but always a nice place to visit year around. 5-6 hours drive (it takes 1 hour to get up to the prime birding spot at Chong Yen from headquarters) There is only one road in the park but it is of pretty good standard. No 4WD needed. Around Chong Yen you will find birds of higher altitude (1300m asl) and a mix of birds from Central and Northern Thailand. At campground itself is a good area to bird as you have clear views both East and Westward. Walking along the road is also pretty good. Some of the sought after birds up here: White-necked Laughingthrush, Black-throated Laughingthrush, Coral-billed Scimitar-Babbler, Burmese Yuhina, White-throated Bulbul, Olive Bulbul, Silver-eared Mesia, Rufous-backed Sibia, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Spot-necked Babbler, Rusty-naped Pitta, Slaty-bellied Tesia, Maroon Oriole, White-crowned Forktail, White-tailed Robin, Gray Peacock-Pheasant, Rufous-throated Partridge, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Stripe-breasted Woodpecker, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Khalij Pheasant etc The birdlife changes as you go back down but the real reason for the park are the higher grounds. Having said that, Crested Kingfisher is a rare bird in Thailand that at times are seen flying along the stream behind the headquarters. Hooded Pitta and Blue-winged Pitta come to breed in the wet season and they make use of the bamboo at the lower levels. levels. For more complete birdlist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L921155
Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 01:32
Best in winter as migrants are here and temperatures cool but always a nice place to visit year around. 5-6 hours drive (it takes 1 hour to get up to the prime birding spot at Chong Yen from headquarters) There is only one road in the park but it is of pretty good standard. No 4WD needed. Around Chong Yen you will find birds of higher altitude (1300m asl) and a mix of birds from Central and Northern Thailand. At campground itself is a good area to bird as you have clear views both East and Westward. Walking along the road is also pretty good. Some of the sought after birds up here: White-necked Laughingthrush, Black-throated Laughingthrush, Coral-billed Scimitar-Babbler, Burmese Yuhina, White-throated Bulbul, Olive Bulbul, Silver-eared Mesia, Rufous-backed Sibia, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Spot-necked Babbler, Rusty-naped Pitta, Slaty-bellied Tesia, Maroon Oriole, White-crowned Forktail, White-tailed Robin, Gray Peacock-Pheasant, Rufous-throated Partridge, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Stripe-breasted Woodpecker, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Khalij Pheasant etc The birdlife changes as you go back down but the real reason for the park are the higher grounds. Having said that, Crested Kingfisher is a rare bird in Thailand that at times are seen flying along the stream behind the headquarters. Hooded Pitta and Blue-winged Pitta come to breed in the wet season and they make use of the bamboo at the lower levels.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 01:38
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L921155

Only one entry point and it opens at 6 am. Once you pay the park fee you drive on and register at the visitor center. As you embark on the drive up hill you bring your permit to the gate guard.

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Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 01:59
Only one entry point and it opens at 6 am. Once you pay the park fee you drive on and register at the visitor center. As you embark on the drive up hill you bring your permit to the gate guard.

Chance of Golden Jackal along the road.

Also some good butterflies. The hill top at Chong Yen can be productive.

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Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 03:11
Chance of Golden Jackal along the road.road. Also some good butterflies. The hill top at Chong Yen can be productive.
Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 01:59
Chance of Golden Jackal along the road.

You can only camp at Chong Yen but around headquarters the park has bungalows to rent as well as a restaurant. No restaurant at Chong Yen, bring your own food.

In the small town Klong Lan there are a few resorts. One good restaurant by the name 3 Pee Nong.

Also 7-11 and fresh market.

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Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 02:18
You can only camp at Chong Yen but around headquarters the park has bungalows to rent as well as a restaurant. No restaurant at Chong Yen, bring your own food.food. In the small town Klong Lan there are a few resorts. One good restaurant by the name 3 Pee Nong. Also 7-11 and fresh market.
Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 01:34
You can only camp at Chong Yen but around headquarters the park has bungalows to rent as well as a restaurant. No restaurant at Chong Yen, bring your own food.

Nasty little sandflies can be pretty bad at times at Chong Yen.

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instance, these may include:
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Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 02:56
Nasty little sandflies can be pretty bad at times.times at Chong Yen.
Edited by Peter Ericsson on 2023-06-08 02:14
Nasty little sandflies can be pretty bad at times.
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