Bird watching sites around Hua Hin

[stubby]

we are over in hua hin for february and would like to increase my species count from thailand
can anybody give advice as to good bird watching locations in the hua hin area.
have been to sam roi yot , pa la u falls and keang kachan are there any other areas worth a visit.
are there any local guides available in or around hua hin.
would prefer to get off the beaten track / touristy areas if possible.
thanks in advance.

[PeteC]

While awaiting more specific replies, take a look at our "Birds of Thailand" thread. You may also want to contact Mermaid Cruises ( http://www.huahinmedia.com/huahin-cruises.php ) as I'm sure some of their river trips spot a good variety of birds. Pete

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[blanes2007]

Just go to Sam Roi Yot Marine National Park, 60 km away to the south from Hua Hin. This is one of the best area in Thailand to observe shorebirds. By the way now is an especially good time for a bird watching cause of migration to there birds from Siberia etc.

[Big Boy]

While awaiting more specific replies, take a look at our "Birds of Thailand" thread. You may also want to contact Mermaid Cruises ( http://www.huahinmedia.com/huahin-cruises.php ) as I'm sure some of their river trips spot a good variety of birds. Pete

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I will second this. I took a trip on the Kingfisher a few weeks ago
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I'm definitely not a bird watcher, but the variety of birds that we saw was incredible. As I wrote in my report, these are birds I'd only ever seen on Brook Bond Tea Cards before. The Kingfisher is designed specifically for this task, and it's quiet electric motor doesn't bother the wildlife at all.

You will probably encounter more birds this way than any other, and it's a fantastic day out as well.

[Frank Hovis]

Springfield Golf club is a member of the Audubon Society and have large areas within the course designated as wildlife protection areas. I've seen a number of birds there that I've not see anywhere else.

I'm not sure if you can just go there bird watching or if you have to play golf, fortunately my golfing skills allow me to spend a lot of time off the fairways and close to the sanctuary areas.

[stubby]

the eco cruise thro the mangroves looks great will look forward to that once we get over there
how much is that tour please.?

[Big Boy]

You can get details of that cruise on their website http://huahincruises.com/river/ecoriver-cruise.php .

I would suggest using their contact sheet on their website to discuss with them. If you talk, they may be able to tailor the day more precisely to your needs.

As I said, I'm not a bird watcher, but I was well impressed with the birds I saw.

[Big Boy]

Coincidentally, looking for something else, I just read this Kang Krajan National Park review, which might also interest you. http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/As ... G-C-3.html

[kev465]

I am looking for a great place for bird watching in Hua Hin as well. Thank you for all the suggestions above.

[Midsman]

Any of you guys know where I can buy bird feeders and food in HH to hopefully attract more variety of our feathered friends into my garden please ?

Regards in advance